Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday voted to give themselves and the public more time to consider legislation. The commission voted 4-1 to extend the notice for meeting agendas from three to five days. That means the agenda for a Tuesday meeting will be published the prior Thursday. County officials have generally posted agendas on Fridays, though […]
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BernCo Commission increases transparency, accountability in its process
Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday voted to give themselves and the public more time to consider legislation. The commission voted 4-1 to extend the notice for meeting agendas from three to five days. That means the agenda for a Tuesday meeting will be published the prior Thursday. County officials have generally posted agendas on Fridays, though […]
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government
BernCo Commission increases transparency, accountability in its process
Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday voted to give themselves and the public more time to consider legislation. The commission voted 4-1 to extend the notice for meeting agendas from three to five days. That means the agenda for a Tuesday meeting will be published the prior Thursday. County officials have generally posted agendas on Fridays, though […]
Posted inCommunity Content, Congress & Federal Gov.
East Mountains Photo Flashback
By Rick Holben, East Mountain Historical Society Known to his friends as “Pop,” Clinton M. Graham and his wife Rubye were among the earliest residents of Sandia Knolls, having bought a lot from original developer Charles G. Shambaugh shortly after the subdivision was developed off Frost Road in 1956. “Pop” was also an active member […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Viral posts resurrect month-old Tesla vandalism incident in New Mexico
By Kevin Hendricks As the Tesla Takedown gains steam, a viral post flooded local social media Tuesday night and early Wednesday showing the burnt husk of a Tesla sedan outside of the salesroom on Santa Ana Pueblo. The only problem? The incident happened over a month ago, the Sandoval Signpost found out after digging into […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Bernalillo Council Rundown
By Jesse Jones At the March 10 Bernalillo Town Council meeting, Councilor Phillip Valverde announced that the Bernalillo Fire Department’s fundraiser raised over $7,000 for the Safe Haven Baby Box project. The meeting nearly didn’t have a quorum until the last minute, when two councilors arrived and one joined by phone. The funds will help […]
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City councilor putting capital projects in constituents’ hands
An Albuquerque city councilor is giving her constituents a say on how to spend money from the state Legislature for improvements in her district as a way to ensure the money is used toward what the community wants. “This is also about building trust with the community, that they can give us their feedback and […]
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City councilor putting capital projects in constituents’ hands
An Albuquerque city councilor is giving her constituents a say on how to spend money from the state Legislature for improvements in her district as a way to ensure the money is used toward what the community wants. “This is also about building trust with the community, that they can give us their feedback and […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government
Councilor, city want quicker resolution to urgent renter complaints
The longer it takes to resolve complaints involving unsafe or deteriorating conditions, the greater likelihood Albuquerque’s renters will experience health issues or displacement. Officials say it’s a circumstance that often drains time and money from both tenants and the city. Such complaints include plumbing issues (no running water, no hot water), pest infestations and inadequate […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government
Councilor, city want quicker resolution to urgent renter complaints
The longer it takes to resolve complaints involving unsafe or deteriorating conditions, the greater likelihood Albuquerque’s renters will experience health issues or displacement. Officials say it’s a circumstance that often drains time and money from both tenants and the city. Such complaints include plumbing issues (no running water, no hot water), pest infestations and inadequate […]