Council passes law targeting city’s ‘bad actor’ landlords

By Damon Scott There’s new hope for scores of renters in Albuquerque who face issues such as a lack of running water, a lack of hot water, substandard heating and cooling, front doors that don’t lock, appliances that don’t work, pest infestation and unsafe stairwells.  The Albuquerque City Council unanimously passed legislation Monday night that […]

Council passes law targeting city’s ‘bad actor’ landlords

By Damon Scott There’s new hope for scores of renters in Albuquerque who face issues such as a lack of running water, a lack of hot water, substandard heating and cooling, front doors that don’t lock, appliances that don’t work, pest infestation and unsafe stairwells.  The Albuquerque City Council unanimously passed legislation Monday night that […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

Advocates sound alarm after ICE ‘disappears’ 48 NM residents

A coalition of immigrants’ rights advocates submitted a formal complaint with the United States Department of Homeland Security over what they called the “disappearance” of 48 New Mexico residents. The advocates said that this made it critical for the legislature to pass legislation barring governments from entering into contracts with the federal government to detain […]

Is getting high on hemp about to be illegal in ABQ? City councilor pushes ban to close the THC “loophole” 

Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis introduced legislation to ban synthetic hemp products from sale in Albuquerque. The legislation would ban the advertisement, sale, manufacture or distribution of synthetic cannabinoids with over 0.3% THC. Under the ordinance, stores that sell non-intoxicating hemp products would be required to post signs that say “sale of intoxicating hemp products […]

Is getting high on hemp about to be illegal in ABQ? City councilor pushes ban to close the THC “loophole” 

Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis introduced legislation to ban synthetic hemp products from sale in Albuquerque. The legislation would ban the advertisement, sale, manufacture or distribution of synthetic cannabinoids with over 0.3% THC. Under the ordinance, stores that sell non-intoxicating hemp products would be required to post signs that say “sale of intoxicating hemp products […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Westside Albuquerque

Another high wind, fire alert on tap for residents from East Mountains to Texas line

Due to extreme weather conditions such as a combination of high winds, low humidity and elevated temperatures that can increase wildfire risk, residents of New Mexico are urged to take precautionary measures.  Local experts recommend avoiding outdoor burning and checking for ignited fires that could spread quickly. You should also remain in the lower levels […]