Cindy Chavez will be on the job Wednesday as Bernalillo County Manager. It’s a homecoming of sorts for the Alamogordo-born Chavez, who has spent much of her career in California, most recently serving as an elected member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Chavez was chosen in June to replace Julie Morgas Baca, […]
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Weed back on BernCo agenda
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will discuss a possible policy change that would permit some employees to use cannabis while off duty without risking their jobs. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas introduced the legislation, saying he wanted fair treatment for people who prefer now-legal cannabis to alcohol. The proposed resolution, which is up for discussion only, […]
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Weed back on BernCo agenda
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will discuss a possible policy change that would permit some employees to use cannabis while off duty without risking their jobs. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas introduced the legislation, saying he wanted fair treatment for people who prefer now-legal cannabis to alcohol. The proposed resolution, which is up for discussion only, […]
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Photos: Veterans Day in ABQ
In honor of Veterans Day, Albuquerque’s Parks and Recreation Department and Office of Military and Veterans Affairs hosted a parade and and ceremony Monday morning that started at USS Bullhead Park and ended at New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park. Event partners included the New Mexico Memorial Foundation, United Veterans Council of Greater Albuquerque, the Dukes of Albuquerque Concert Band and the […]
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Photos: Veterans Day in ABQ
In honor of Veterans Day, Albuquerque’s Parks and Recreation Department and Office of Military and Veterans Affairs hosted a parade and and ceremony Monday morning that started at USS Bullhead Park and ended at New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park. Event partners included the New Mexico Memorial Foundation, United Veterans Council of Greater Albuquerque, the Dukes of Albuquerque Concert Band and the […]
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ABQ Council president calls for a vote of no confidence for Keller
Within the last week contention has escalated between Albuquerque City Council President Dan Lewis and Mayor Tim Keller’s administration after Lewis accused the mayor of playing politics over former President Donald Trump’s campaign visits. Now he is calling on other councilors to join him in publicly condemning Keller over his response to two ballot questions […]
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ABQ Council president calls for a vote of no confidence for Keller
Within the last week contention has escalated between Albuquerque City Council President Dan Lewis and Mayor Tim Keller’s administration after Lewis accused the mayor of playing politics over former President Donald Trump’s campaign visits. Now he is calling on other councilors to join him in publicly condemning Keller over his response to two ballot questions […]
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What’s closed on Veterans Day?
With Veterans Day coming up on Monday, Nov. 11, the City of Albuquerque announced services that will be available and closed on the holiday. Among the services that will be closed are libraries, community centers and museums, according to a news release from the City of Albuquerque. Most nonessential city offices will also be closed, […]
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What’s closed on Veterans Day?
With Veterans Day coming up on Monday, Nov. 11, the City of Albuquerque announced services that will be available and closed on the holiday. Among the services that will be closed are libraries, community centers and museums, according to a news release from the City of Albuquerque. Most nonessential city offices will also be closed, […]
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Proposed changes to city’s encampment policy questioned
There was a rising chorus of criticism and concern this week regarding proposed changes to the city’s policy on disbanding encampments located on public property. A vast majority of those who gave public comment at Monday’s Albuquerque City Council meeting expressed unease about updates that would significantly reduce the amount of notice given to those […]