An Albuquerque city councilor is pushing to create a committee that she says would clear up confusion between the different city and county jurisdictions. The proposal could also open the door to land annexations. Councilors approved Councilor Klarissa Peña’s proposal to create a Boundary Area Advisory Committee during their Nov. 18 meeting. Yes: Joaquín Baca, […]
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City Council creates committee in attempt to solve city, county boundary area issues
An Albuquerque city councilor is pushing to create a committee that she says would clear up confusion between the different city and county jurisdictions. The proposal could also open the door to land annexations. Councilors approved Councilor Klarissa Peña’s proposal to create a Boundary Area Advisory Committee during their Nov. 18 meeting. Yes: Joaquín Baca, […]
Posted inLocal Government
Turkey day closures
Most City of Albuquerque offices and services will be closed Thursday, in observance of Thanksgiving. Most will be back to normal Friday, though. Closures for Thanksgiving Day include: the Albuquerque and Balloon museums; Lucky Paws Adoption Center, city pools, Shooting Range Park, the Open Space Visitor Center, Tingley Beach and the BioPark Zoo, Aquarium and […]
Posted inLocal Government
Turkey day closures
Most City of Albuquerque offices and services will be closed Thursday, in observance of Thanksgiving. Most will be back to normal Friday, though. Closures for Thanksgiving Day include: the Albuquerque and Balloon museums; Lucky Paws Adoption Center, city pools, Shooting Range Park, the Open Space Visitor Center, Tingley Beach and the BioPark Zoo, Aquarium and […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
BLM Donates Wildland Fire Engine to Cuba Fire and Rescue
During a Nov. 26 event at the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Rio Puerco Field Office in Albuquerque, the BLM donated a 2016 wildland fire engine to the Cuba Fire and Rescue Department (CFRD) through its Rural Fire Readiness (RFR) program to enhance wildfire response. The new engine, capable of holding 550 gallons of water, […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico secretary of state’s office says she will not file police report over harassment
By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico’s top election official has reversed course and says she will not pursue criminal charges over online threats toward her around this month’s election. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, a Democrat, told reporters on Nov. 12 that she was preparing to file a police report tied to harassment she faced […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico secretary of state’s office says she will not file police report over harassment
By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico’s top election official has reversed course and says she will not pursue criminal charges over online threats toward her around this month’s election. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, a Democrat, told reporters on Nov. 12 that she was preparing to file a police report tied to harassment she faced […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico election results are official: 1 House recount, plus a huge jump in provisional ballots
By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM The results of the 2024 general elections are now official, after a board made up of the New Mexico governor, secretary of state and chief Supreme Court justice signed off on the results Tuesday . The trio met for what’s called the State Canvassing Board, certifying results for races up and down […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico election results are official: 1 House recount, plus a huge jump in provisional ballots
By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM The results of the 2024 general elections are now official, after a board made up of the New Mexico governor, secretary of state and chief Supreme Court justice signed off on the results Tuesday . The trio met for what’s called the State Canvassing Board, certifying results for races up and down […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Lawmakers to try again to reform New Mexico’s Game and Fish Department
By Bryce Dix, KUNM New Mexico lawmakers will once again take a stab at reforming the Game and Fish Department. A package of bills will look to drastically change how the department is funded and regulated in the upcoming 60-day session in January. Famous for its big game such as elk, pronghorn and bighorn sheep, […]