By Susan Morée New Mexico lawmakers are making a fifth attempt to pass a New Mexico green amendment to protect the environment despite little change from previous failed efforts to pass the bill, no bipartisan support nor support from the oil and gas industry. The proposal is designed to protect New Mexico’s air, soil and […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico sends fire crews and engines to help fight LA blazes
This story is republished from KUNM as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to share these stories. Donate to allow us to continue to bring stories like this. By Nash Jones, KUNM As several fires continue […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico sends fire crews and engines to help fight LA blazes
This story is republished from KUNM as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to share these stories. Donate to allow us to continue to bring stories like this. By Nash Jones, KUNM As several fires continue […]
Posted inLocal Government
BernCo commission pressing forward on treasurer’s deputy hire
Bernalillo County commissioners are pressing the issue of how much authority they have over staff hiring for elected officials. They’ll be discussing the issue again Tuesday, in a second closed session before their regular meeting. After a closed meeting Thursday, the board authorized County Attorney Ken Martinez to proceed with certain steps toward resolving the […]
Posted inLocal Government
BernCo commission pressing forward on treasurer’s deputy hire
Bernalillo County commissioners are pressing the issue of how much authority they have over staff hiring for elected officials. They’ll be discussing the issue again Tuesday, in a second closed session before their regular meeting. After a closed meeting Thursday, the board authorized County Attorney Ken Martinez to proceed with certain steps toward resolving the […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government
Want to help ABQ’s homeless? Here’s three uncommon ways
The city operates a volunteer portal for residents to get involved — including in homelessness efforts — but there are other, perhaps not-so-common, options for Burqueños who want to help. Here are three to consider. Help with a more accurate count To secure critical federal funds for homelessness initiatives, the New Mexico Coalition to End […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government
Want to help ABQ’s homeless? Here’s three uncommon ways
The city operates a volunteer portal for residents to get involved — including in homelessness efforts — but there are other, perhaps not-so-common, options for Burqueños who want to help. Here are three to consider. Help with a more accurate count To secure critical federal funds for homelessness initiatives, the New Mexico Coalition to End […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Mountainair Property Owners Now Responsible for Keeping Town Clean and Safe
The Town of Mountainair has adopted a property maintenance ordinance designed to ensure the community remains clean, safe and welcoming for all residents. The ordinance sets guidelines that hold property owners responsible for following to help keep the town beautiful and free from hazards. According to Mayor Peter Nieto, the guidelines include maintaining weeds to […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Year, New Look, for Sandoval County Commission
The Sandoval County Commission’s first meeting of the new year Jan. 8 featured a new look, new commissioners and a newly modernized Commission Chambers. Commissioners chose District 3 Commissioner Michael Meek as chair of the board after serving the past two years as vice chair to kick off the meeting in the recently updated and […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Democratic legislators search for agreement on alcohol tax hike
By Ted Alcorn, New Mexico In Depth For the third straight year, lawmakers are trying to raise taxes on alcoholic drinks, in an attempt to reduce New Mexico’s worst-in-the-nation alcohol-related death rate. This time, they just might succeed. New Mexico has the highest rate of alcohol-related deaths in the country. In 2023 excessive drinking killed […]