During a quick Bernalillo Town Council meeting Oct. 14, councilors welcomed Sandoval County Commissioner Kathrine Bruch, who presented the county bond measures on the general election ballot. Mayor Jack Torres also appointed Councilor Phillip Valverde as mayor pro tem, and the council unanimously approved the appointment, filling the vacancy left by the death of former […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Edgewood mayor who voted for controversial abortion ordinance runs for state House
By Alice Fordham, KUNM The mayor of the town of Edgewood, Republican Ken Brennan, is challenging incumbent Democratic Representative Matthew McQueen for House District 50, south of Santa Fe. In April last year, Edgewood’s commissioners, including Mayor Brennan, voted to join a handful of other municipalities in passing an ordinance citing a century-old federal law to […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Edgewood mayor who voted for controversial abortion ordinance runs for state House
By Alice Fordham, KUNM The mayor of the town of Edgewood, Republican Ken Brennan, is challenging incumbent Democratic Representative Matthew McQueen for House District 50, south of Santa Fe. In April last year, Edgewood’s commissioners, including Mayor Brennan, voted to join a handful of other municipalities in passing an ordinance citing a century-old federal law to […]
Posted inLocal Government
Voters to weigh in on $11M in park bonds
With election season underway, Bernalillo County voters are being asked to consider six bond questions that could lead to $40.5 million in capital projects. One of the questions seeks voter approval for $11.7 million in parks and recreation projects. Whether development continues at the Mesa del Sol Regional Outdoor Sports Complex hinges on the parks […]
Posted inLocal Government
Voters to weigh in on $11M in park bonds
With election season underway, Bernalillo County voters are being asked to consider six bond questions that could lead to $40.5 million in capital projects. One of the questions seeks voter approval for $11.7 million in parks and recreation projects. Whether development continues at the Mesa del Sol Regional Outdoor Sports Complex hinges on the parks […]
Posted inLocal Government
Behavioral Health Advisory Board to hold inaugural meeting
Bernalillo County’s newly established Behavioral Health Advisory Board, created by the passage of the Behavioral Health Ordinance in June, will conduct its first meeting at 6:30 p.m. today. The meeting will serve as an opportunity to introduce the board members, review the purpose and goals of the Behavioral Health Authority and discuss new business, including […]
Posted inLocal Government
Behavioral Health Advisory Board to hold inaugural meeting
Bernalillo County’s newly established Behavioral Health Advisory Board, created by the passage of the Behavioral Health Ordinance in June, will conduct its first meeting at 6:30 p.m. today. The meeting will serve as an opportunity to introduce the board members, review the purpose and goals of the Behavioral Health Authority and discuss new business, including […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
Fire Rescue prepares for increase in outside fires
The fall and winter seasons pose a fresh set of challenges to those experiencing homelessness on Albuquerque’s streets, including hypothermia, frostbite and a greater spread of colds and viruses. To stay warm and often to cook food, some turn to lighting small illegal fires outside, which can result in significant injuries, property damage and property […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
Fire Rescue prepares for increase in outside fires
The fall and winter seasons pose a fresh set of challenges to those experiencing homelessness on Albuquerque’s streets, including hypothermia, frostbite and a greater spread of colds and viruses. To stay warm and often to cook food, some turn to lighting small illegal fires outside, which can result in significant injuries, property damage and property […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government, Uncategorized
County Commissioner Olivas responds to triple homicide
A horrific scene unfolded at a home in Tijeras over the weekend as the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office says a 24-year-old man killed his father, mother and sister on Oct. 13. BCSO Sheriff John Allen said Adlai Mestre confessed to killing his family after three people were found dead in a ravine near the home. […]