Bernalillo County is moving toward not penalizing employees for off-duty cannabis use. County commissioners Tuesday agreed to publish a proposed resolution that, if approved, would amend its drug and alcohol-free workplace policy to eliminate sanctions for employees’ use of cannabis outside of work hours. The changes would effectively treat off-duty cannabis use the same as […]
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County commissioners get closer to changing employee pot rules
Bernalillo County is moving toward not penalizing employees for off-duty cannabis use. County commissioners Tuesday agreed to publish a proposed resolution that, if approved, would amend its drug and alcohol-free workplace policy to eliminate sanctions for employees’ use of cannabis outside of work hours. The changes would effectively treat off-duty cannabis use the same as […]
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City launches grant program to help business owners pay for property improvements
Some Albuquerque business owners will now be able to get money to help improve their properties. The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) on Tuesday launched its Renovate & Reinvest grant program to reimburse eligible business owners for improvement projects. The program was announced in a news release stating eligible applicants include properties in the five metropolitan […]
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City launches grant program to help business owners pay for property improvements
Some Albuquerque business owners will now be able to get money to help improve their properties. The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) on Tuesday launched its Renovate & Reinvest grant program to reimburse eligible business owners for improvement projects. The program was announced in a news release stating eligible applicants include properties in the five metropolitan […]
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New county manager starts Wednesday
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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New county manager starts Wednesday
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 […]