By Rodd Cayton The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners officially threw its support behind two pieces of state legislation that aim to open up primary elections and raise wages for workers involved in projects supported by economic development incentives. . Commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday evening in favor of a resolution supporting House Bill 6, which would […]
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Remembering New Mexico First – RIP
By Diane Denish In Mid-January, New Mexico First, the non-profit public policy organization, closed its doors after 38 years. As a participant and observer of New Mexico First from the beginning I have a historical view. I served as board chair early on, was at the first board meeting and recently at the last board […]
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Remembering New Mexico First – RIP
By Diane Denish In Mid-January, New Mexico First, the non-profit public policy organization, closed its doors after 38 years. As a participant and observer of New Mexico First from the beginning I have a historical view. I served as board chair early on, was at the first board meeting and recently at the last board […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Measure would erase eviction records after five years
Eviction rates in many U.S. cities spiked after pandemic-era protections such as moratoriums and rental assistance expired. In some cities, the jump was as high as 50% compared to pre-pandemic rates. But while Albuquerque fared better than average — according to the Princeton University Eviction Lab — there were still 778 eviction filings last month […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Measure would erase eviction records after five years
Eviction rates in many U.S. cities spiked after pandemic-era protections such as moratoriums and rental assistance expired. In some cities, the jump was as high as 50% compared to pre-pandemic rates. But while Albuquerque fared better than average — according to the Princeton University Eviction Lab — there were still 778 eviction filings last month […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Proposed tax credit would help rural residents buy backup power generators
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover New Mexico lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a tax credit for those who purchase backup power generators. HB […]
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Proposed tax credit would help rural residents buy backup power generators
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover New Mexico lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a tax credit for those who purchase backup power generators. HB […]
Posted inCommunity Content, Congress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Hal Crossley and the New Town of Buford, NM
This article is provided by the East Mountain Historical Society. Learn more at eastmountainhistory.org By Rick Holben Buford, New Mexico had its beginnings on 160 acres of land purchased in about 1937 by Hal Crossley, near what is now Old Route 66 and Eunice Road in Moriarty. In 1937, the alignment of Highway 66 was […]
Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Legislators Introduce Immigrant Safety Act
This story was originally published by the Santa Fe Reporter. By Mo Charnot As state legislators enter their last week of filing before the new bill introduction period ends on Feb. 20, one bill that would axe New Mexico’s local government agreements with ICE detention facilities has resurfaced for the third time on the legislative […]
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Council president ready to delay bills if the mayor’s office doesn’t weigh in
Albuquerque City Council President Brook Bassan announced Thursday afternoon that she is prepared to hold up proposed legislation if Mayor Tim Keller’s administration continues to sidestep the council’s questions and leave city councilors and their constituents waiting for answers. “If things slow down on our legislation or on budget, it’s not because we’re trying to […]