The Bernalillo County Commission will consider changes related to new work opportunities for former elected officials and salaries for current and former officials on Tuesday. A change to the county’s code of conduct would eliminate the one-year “cooling-off period” required for former elected officials before they can accept employment or consulting work with the county. […]
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NM Legislature will see increased spending money for upcoming session
By Nicole Maxwell, City Desk ABQ New Mexico is expected to have $892 million in new money available for appropriations during the legislative session in January. The general funds estimate was presented by state economists during the Legislative Finance Committee on Monday. “The good news is there’s no bad news in this revenue forecast,” Department […]
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NM Legislature will see increased spending money for upcoming session
By Nicole Maxwell, City Desk ABQ New Mexico is expected to have $892 million in new money available for appropriations during the legislative session in January. The general funds estimate was presented by state economists during the Legislative Finance Committee on Monday. “The good news is there’s no bad news in this revenue forecast,” Department […]
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Jaramillo has been serving Torrance County for nearly a quarter century
In the November election, former Torrance County Clerk Linda Jaramillo was elected county commissioner, and although she might be its newest member, she’s no stranger to the commission chambers, and no stranger to New Mexico; she’s lived here for 70 years. Her history of public service began in the medical field and continued into politics, […]
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NMED fines Targa nearly $48M for excess emissions at Red Hills Gas Processing Plant
By Hannah Grover, City Desk ABQ New Mexico may receive nearly $48 million from a natural gas company that allegedly violated permitted emissions limits. Targa Northern Delaware, LLC, a subsidiary of Houston, Texas-based natural gas firm Targa Resources Corp, is the latest in a string of companies to face fines from the New Mexico Environment […]
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NMED fines Targa nearly $48M for excess emissions at Red Hills Gas Processing Plant
By Hannah Grover, City Desk ABQ New Mexico may receive nearly $48 million from a natural gas company that allegedly violated permitted emissions limits. Targa Northern Delaware, LLC, a subsidiary of Houston, Texas-based natural gas firm Targa Resources Corp, is the latest in a string of companies to face fines from the New Mexico Environment […]
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Unemployment overpayments to be forgiven
New Mexicans who mistakenly received more unemployment insurance money than they should have are off the hook for returning those erroneous overpayments. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) announced Friday it has received approval from federal authorities to issue a blanket waiver, allowing the department to forgive the overpayments, which were part of […]
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Unemployment overpayments to be forgiven
New Mexicans who mistakenly received more unemployment insurance money than they should have are off the hook for returning those erroneous overpayments. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) announced Friday it has received approval from federal authorities to issue a blanket waiver, allowing the department to forgive the overpayments, which were part of […]
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Events marking Albuquerque’s homeless deaths set for Dec. 18
A memorial vigil and silent march to recognize those experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque who have died over the past year is scheduled for Dec. 18 in the International District. The annual event coincides with Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day — a national day to mark homeless deaths. This year, more than 180 U.S. cities are expected […]
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Events marking Albuquerque’s homeless deaths set for Dec. 18
A memorial vigil and silent march to recognize those experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque who have died over the past year is scheduled for Dec. 18 in the International District. The annual event coincides with Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day — a national day to mark homeless deaths. This year, more than 180 U.S. cities are expected […]