Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque

โ€˜Reading Opens the Worldโ€™ Event Brings Nearly 30,000 Free Books to Community

The Rio Rancho School Employees Union and United Health Professionals of New Mexico partnered this weekend to distribute nearly 30,000 free childrenโ€™s books to students, families and educators at Ernest Stapleton Elementary School. The book distribution was part of the American Federation of Teachers’ national โ€œReading Opens the Worldโ€ campaign, which aims to strengthen public […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque

Award-Winning Musician to Perform at Mountainair Hall of Excellence Pinto Bean Dance

The Town of Mountainair announced award-winning award-winning country artist Nathaniel Krantz will take the stage at the Mountainair Hall Of Excellence Pinto Bean Dance in March. The free, all-ages show set for March 29 will run from 8 p.m. to midnight at Dr. Saul Community Center.  The dance will feature lively music and plenty of […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

Lawmakers hope the fifth timeโ€™s the charm for green amendment despite no increased support

By Susan Morรฉe 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 Mexicoโ€™s air, soil and […]

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 treasurerโ€™s deputy hire

Bernalillo County commissioners are pressing the issue of how much authority they have over staff hiring for elected officials. Theyโ€™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 treasurerโ€™s deputy hire

Bernalillo County commissioners are pressing the issue of how much authority they have over staff hiring for elected officials. Theyโ€™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 ABQโ€™s homeless? Hereโ€™s three uncommon ways

The city operates a volunteer portal for residents to get involved โ€” including in homelessness efforts โ€” but there are other, perhaps not-so-common, options for Burqueรฑos 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 […]

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