All households in Albuquerque may now be required to have cooling systems. Councilors Monday night approved a bill to ensure residents have cooling systems installed in their households. Yes: Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Tammy Fiebelkorn, Klarissa Peña, Nichole Rogers No: Dan Champine, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Louie Sanchez Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn introduced the legislation because […]
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Council updates housing code to require cooling systems
All households in Albuquerque may now be required to have cooling systems. Councilors Monday night approved a bill to ensure residents have cooling systems installed in their households. Yes: Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Tammy Fiebelkorn, Klarissa Peña, Nichole Rogers No: Dan Champine, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Louie Sanchez Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn introduced the legislation because […]
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Council approves Downtown TIF proposals with accountability changes
Albuquerque city councilors Monday night approved two tax increment financing (TIF) proposals for Downtown, but made some changes that Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says are “incredibly restrictive.” After a lengthy discussion during their Monday meeting, councilors unanimously approved the tax increment financing measures which allow the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) to implement both property tax-based […]
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Council approves Downtown TIF proposals with accountability changes
Albuquerque city councilors Monday night approved two tax increment financing (TIF) proposals for Downtown, but made some changes that Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says are “incredibly restrictive.” After a lengthy discussion during their Monday meeting, councilors unanimously approved the tax increment financing measures which allow the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) to implement both property tax-based […]
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Pot policy change, salary hikes approved by BernCo commissioners
Bernalillo County employees are now free to use cannabis when off duty. County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve changes in the drug-free workplace policy that essentially treat employees’ cannabis use the same way as alcohol use is regulated. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas sponsored the change. He said it’s a matter of personal liberty for […]
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Housing, emergency voucher programs draw attention in 2024
Albuquerque’s housing and emergency motel voucher programs generally operate a little under the public radar, but the initiatives this year have attracted considerable attention. The City Council is driving an effort to reform the programs, which are key to assist those who are precariously housed or experiencing homelessness. About $12.4 million was appropriated for vouchers […]
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Housing, emergency voucher programs draw attention in 2024
Albuquerque’s housing and emergency motel voucher programs generally operate a little under the public radar, but the initiatives this year have attracted considerable attention. The City Council is driving an effort to reform the programs, which are key to assist those who are precariously housed or experiencing homelessness. About $12.4 million was appropriated for vouchers […]
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City Council set to have packed agenda for last meeting of the year
Albuquerque city councilors will likely have an extensive agenda for their last meeting of the year, but are expected to consider several key bills, including proposals for tax increment financing, a new business licensing system, cooling requirements for rental properties and encampment regulations. Downtown TIF Two proposals to implement tax increment financing (TIF) for Downtown […]
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City Council set to have packed agenda for last meeting of the year
Albuquerque city councilors will likely have an extensive agenda for their last meeting of the year, but are expected to consider several key bills, including proposals for tax increment financing, a new business licensing system, cooling requirements for rental properties and encampment regulations. Downtown TIF Two proposals to implement tax increment financing (TIF) for Downtown […]
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Housing for those with behavioral health problems gains county support
Bernalillo County Commissioners gave their support this week to an emerging initiative that would provide housing and care for thousands of New Mexicans with behavioral health issues, substance use disorders and/or brain injuries who often face institutionalization or incarceration. Supporters of a behavioral health Medicaid waiver say such individuals end up straining public resources, because […]