If you’ve lived in Albuquerque for any length of time, you know a discussion of Downtown always includes one word: Revitalization. It’s been the case for so long that you’d be excused for responding with an eye roll. 2024 was no different. I returned to my hometown this year — after being away for about […]
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Downtown revitalization was top of mind this year
If you’ve lived in Albuquerque for any length of time, you know a discussion of Downtown always includes one word: Revitalization. It’s been the case for so long that you’d be excused for responding with an eye roll. 2024 was no different. I returned to my hometown this year — after being away for about […]
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New leadership new rules among BernCo activity in 2024
The leadership of Bernalillo County, both elected and appointed, changed considerably in 2024. County Manager Julie Morgas Baca announced her retirement in February, setting up a contentious path for finding her replacement, former Santa Clara County (California) Supervisor Cindy Chavez. Commissioners Steven Michael Quezada and Walt Benson objected to the process that was originally chosen. […]
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New leadership new rules among BernCo activity in 2024
The leadership of Bernalillo County, both elected and appointed, changed considerably in 2024. County Manager Julie Morgas Baca announced her retirement in February, setting up a contentious path for finding her replacement, former Santa Clara County (California) Supervisor Cindy Chavez. Commissioners Steven Michael Quezada and Walt Benson objected to the process that was originally chosen. […]
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Leadership changes and lawsuit mark 2024 in education
Education saw significant seismic activity on both the state and local levels in 2024. Albuquerque Public Schools in February chose Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey as the next superintendent of New Mexico’s largest school district. She took over from Superintendent Scott Elder, whose contract expired June 30. Blakey became acting superintendent in the spring and officially […]
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Leadership changes and lawsuit mark 2024 in education
Education saw significant seismic activity on both the state and local levels in 2024. Albuquerque Public Schools in February chose Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey as the next superintendent of New Mexico’s largest school district. She took over from Superintendent Scott Elder, whose contract expired June 30. Blakey became acting superintendent in the spring and officially […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government, Westside Albuquerque
City Council in 2024: Making voices heard
The story I’m most proud of from 2024 is one I wrote about tribal leaders’ winning input on Petroglygh-area developments. During one of the first few Albuquerque City Council meetings I covered as a new reporter for City Desk ABQ, councilors passed legislation that allowed tribal consultation on developments in a certain area. The approved […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government, Westside Albuquerque
City Council in 2024: Making voices heard
The story I’m most proud of from 2024 is one I wrote about tribal leaders’ winning input on Petroglygh-area developments. During one of the first few Albuquerque City Council meetings I covered as a new reporter for City Desk ABQ, councilors passed legislation that allowed tribal consultation on developments in a certain area. The approved […]
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Council passes proposal to crack down on illegal parking
Albuquerque may have fewer people parking illegally now that a new automated parking enforcement system is coming to the city. The City Council Monday approved a proposal to implement the new technology aimed at preventing people from evading parking meter charges or staying over the time limit. Yes: Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Tammy […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government
Council passes proposal to crack down on illegal parking
Albuquerque may have fewer people parking illegally now that a new automated parking enforcement system is coming to the city. The City Council Monday approved a proposal to implement the new technology aimed at preventing people from evading parking meter charges or staying over the time limit. Yes: Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Tammy […]