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Will lawmakers help fund a safer Lomas experience?

Albuquerqueโ€™s most famous artery โ€” Central Avenue โ€” tends to attract the most attention, but its neighbor to the north is vying for some of the spotlight this year. City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkornโ€™s District 7, which includes a long stretch of Lomas Boulevard, argues itโ€™s one that needs a fresh look. At stake, she said, […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government, New Mexico State Gov.

Will lawmakers help fund a safer Lomas experience?

Albuquerqueโ€™s most famous artery โ€” Central Avenue โ€” tends to attract the most attention, but its neighbor to the north is vying for some of the spotlight this year. City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkornโ€™s District 7, which includes a long stretch of Lomas Boulevard, argues itโ€™s one that needs a fresh look. At stake, she said, […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News

Private investigator first to admit guilt in offering bribes to get intoxicated drivers off the hook

By SEJAL GOVINDARAO Associated Press A private investigator embroiled in a corruption scandal that rocked New Mexico’s law enforcement community for over a decade was the first to plead guilty to a slew of federal charges that include racketeering and bribery, according to court records released Friday. Ricardo Mendez took part in a yearslong scheme […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News

Private investigator first to admit guilt in offering bribes to get intoxicated drivers off the hook

By SEJAL GOVINDARAO Associated Press A private investigator embroiled in a corruption scandal that rocked New Mexico’s law enforcement community for over a decade was the first to plead guilty to a slew of federal charges that include racketeering and bribery, according to court records released Friday. Ricardo Mendez took part in a yearslong scheme […]

Posted inLocal Government

Future of the fairgrounds up for debate at BernCo Commission meeting

Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider initial steps toward possible redevelopment of the New Mexico state fairgrounds. The state government is asking county officials to create a tax increment development district centered on the fairgrounds. The county could issue bonds to pay for infrastructure improvements and a portion of gross receipts taxes or property taxes […]

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Future of the fairgrounds up for debate at BernCo Commission meeting

Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider initial steps toward possible redevelopment of the New Mexico state fairgrounds. The state government is asking county officials to create a tax increment development district centered on the fairgrounds. The county could issue bonds to pay for infrastructure improvements and a portion of gross receipts taxes or property taxes […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Westside Albuquerque

Sandoval County Lawmakers React to Gov.’s State of the State

By Kevin Hendricks Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered her seventh State of the State address last week in Santa Fe. In it, she laid out 2025 legislative priorities that include public safety, affordable housing, child welfare, health care, economic development and more. โ€œWorking with the legislature over the past six years, weโ€™ve achieved so much […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

Jemez Pueblo Awarded $5.7M Federal Digital Equity Grant

By Sandoval Signpost Staff The Pueblo of Jemez is getting $5.7 million in federal funding as part of the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.  The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the funds as part of $1.25 billion awarded nationally through the program. According to a press release, the funding from the program is […]

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