Albuquerque Public Schools leaders are inviting the public to share their thoughts as the school board prepares the 2025-26 APS budget. The Board of Education is hosting two listening sessions in the coming days. “We believe the public can be partners in the budget process, and we’re looking forward to getting as many ideas as […]
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Public invited to weigh in on APS budget
Albuquerque Public Schools leaders are inviting the public to share their thoughts as the school board prepares the 2025-26 APS budget. The Board of Education is hosting two listening sessions in the coming days. “We believe the public can be partners in the budget process, and we’re looking forward to getting as many ideas as […]
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County commissioners looking at allowing after-office work
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider a rule change that could allow them to become county employees after their terms end. The proposed amendment to the county code comes at the request of Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada, who is not seeking reelection. The motion is for introduction and publication. If commissioners accept it, the rule […]
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County commissioners looking at allowing after-office work
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider a rule change that could allow them to become county employees after their terms end. The proposed amendment to the county code comes at the request of Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada, who is not seeking reelection. The motion is for introduction and publication. If commissioners accept it, the rule […]
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Another officer under investigation in DWI probe
The ongoing DWI scandal within the Albuquerque Police Department has led to the suspension of a 10th officer. Gustavo Gomez, the deputy commander of the Internal Affairs Force Division, has been placed on paid administrative leave as part of the department’s ongoing investigation. Gomez, who has been with the APD since 2008, was promoted to […]
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Another officer under investigation in DWI probe
The ongoing DWI scandal within the Albuquerque Police Department has led to the suspension of a 10th officer. Gustavo Gomez, the deputy commander of the Internal Affairs Force Division, has been placed on paid administrative leave as part of the department’s ongoing investigation. Gomez, who has been with the APD since 2008, was promoted to […]
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Young adults share fentanyl stories at Albuquerque forum
The scourge of fentanyl addiction and its devastating impacts was the focus of a daylong forum in Albuquerque on Thursday as part of Bernalillo County’s “Keep New Mexico Alive” campaign. In addition to workshops and panel discussions, six forum participants who first used fentanyl in their teen years, and now in their 20s, talked about […]
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Young adults share fentanyl stories at Albuquerque forum
The scourge of fentanyl addiction and its devastating impacts was the focus of a daylong forum in Albuquerque on Thursday as part of Bernalillo County’s “Keep New Mexico Alive” campaign. In addition to workshops and panel discussions, six forum participants who first used fentanyl in their teen years, and now in their 20s, talked about […]
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City councilors expected to debate campaign finance changes for third time
Albuquerque city councilors are expected to continue a debate Monday over how much publicly funded campaign money future council candidates should get. At the last two meetings, the City Council deferred a proposal, sponsored by Councilor Joaquín Baca, that would clean up campaign finance sections of the city’s charter. Council candidates currently receive $1 per […]
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City councilors expected to debate campaign finance changes for third time
Albuquerque city councilors are expected to continue a debate Monday over how much publicly funded campaign money future council candidates should get. At the last two meetings, the City Council deferred a proposal, sponsored by Councilor Joaquín Baca, that would clean up campaign finance sections of the city’s charter. Council candidates currently receive $1 per […]