The City of Albuquerque is one step closer to having an artificial intelligence policy after city councilors approved a proposal to convene a group of experts from city departments to develop an AI policy. The proposal — sponsored by Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine — passed by a 7-2 vote. [YES: Joaquín Baca, Dan […]
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Councilors, residents and parents of man fatally shot by police call out APD
Emotions were high at the Albuquerque City Council chambers Monday night when the parents of the man Albuquerque police officers fatally shot last week pleaded for justice and change. Fred and Bernadette Garcia, parents of Matthew “Solo” Garcia, told the council that police “didn’t have to kill him.” “He was a great father, a great […]
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Councilors, residents and parents of man fatally shot by police call out APD
Emotions were high at the Albuquerque City Council chambers Monday night when the parents of the man Albuquerque police officers fatally shot last week pleaded for justice and change. Fred and Bernadette Garcia, parents of Matthew “Solo” Garcia, told the council that police “didn’t have to kill him.” “He was a great father, a great […]
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Councilors approve campaign finance changes
Albuquerque city councilors on Monday finally decided how much public financing future council and mayoral candidates will get. During their last two meetings, councilors debated and deferred a proposal, sponsored by Councilor Joaquín Baca, to clean up campaign finance sections of the city’s charter. Without any discussion Monday night, councilors approved the proposal on a […]
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Councilors approve campaign finance changes
Albuquerque city councilors on Monday finally decided how much public financing future council and mayoral candidates will get. During their last two meetings, councilors debated and deferred a proposal, sponsored by Councilor Joaquín Baca, to clean up campaign finance sections of the city’s charter. Without any discussion Monday night, councilors approved the proposal on a […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
New Mexico election officials promote guide to guard against voter intimidation
New Mexico’s election officials reminded voters Thursday that state and federal law protect their right to cast their ballots safely and free from intimidation. The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office and the New Mexico Department of Justice on Thursday morning published their updated General Election Voter Information Resource Guide, a week after early voting began […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Opinion: Sandoval aims to unite Sandoval County
Submitted by Beau Sandoval, Sandoval County Commission candidate Growing up in Rio Rancho, having attended Rio Rancho Elementary, Middle and High School, my community has always meant a great deal to me, from a very personal perspective. Knowing what my community means to me and acknowledging the unprecedented crisis that my generation currently faces, there […]
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Letter to the Editor: Trujillo is the right choice for Senate District 9
Submitted by Monica Luna As a dedicated constituent of Senate District 9, I have thoroughly researched the various candidates vying for office. Among the diverse array of options, one individual distinctly stands out: Audrey Trujillo. A resident of Senate District 9 for 25 years, Audrey is not only a committed mother and wife but also […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
Finding solutions for unhoused galvanizes Albuquerque residents
Interest was high in September when the local chapter of the national nonprofit Braver Angels hosted a debate in the International District. The debate was about whether more tax dollars are needed to address the city’s high number of people living on the streets and in shelters — estimated to be about 5,000. While dozens […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
Finding solutions for unhoused galvanizes Albuquerque residents
Interest was high in September when the local chapter of the national nonprofit Braver Angels hosted a debate in the International District. The debate was about whether more tax dollars are needed to address the city’s high number of people living on the streets and in shelters — estimated to be about 5,000. While dozens […]