By Mo Charnot, City Desk ABQ The line to get into the Nov. 20 Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education meeting spilled out of the building and onto the sidewalk. Behind a table, protestors held signs, ranging from “Stop sexualizing kids! No R rated material! No Porn in Schools!” to “Honk to Protect Children from […]
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Book ban debate crowds APS school board meeting
By Mo Charnot, City Desk ABQ The line to get into the Nov. 20 Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education meeting spilled out of the building and onto the sidewalk. Behind a table, protestors held signs, ranging from “Stop sexualizing kids! No R rated material! No Porn in Schools!” to “Honk to Protect Children from […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government
Trio of ordinances seeks to curb effects of encampments
Striking a balance between assisting those experiencing homelessness while also enforcing laws governing camping on public property has been a thorn in the side of city officials for years. Further complicating the issue: Public expectations rarely line up neatly. While there’s often friction between Mayor Tim Keller’s administration and the City Council on any number […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government
Trio of ordinances seeks to curb effects of encampments
Striking a balance between assisting those experiencing homelessness while also enforcing laws governing camping on public property has been a thorn in the side of city officials for years. Further complicating the issue: Public expectations rarely line up neatly. While there’s often friction between Mayor Tim Keller’s administration and the City Council on any number […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces Dept. of Health head’s immediate resignation
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office announced Wednesday Health Secretary Patrick Allen’s abrupt resignation. According to the announcement, Allen’s resignation would be effective at the end of the day. The governor’s office did not cite any reason for Allen’s departure, but did offer her praises. “Pat has been a dedicated public servant, and I’m grateful for […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces Dept. of Health head’s immediate resignation
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office announced Wednesday Health Secretary Patrick Allen’s abrupt resignation. According to the announcement, Allen’s resignation would be effective at the end of the day. The governor’s office did not cite any reason for Allen’s departure, but did offer her praises. “Pat has been a dedicated public servant, and I’m grateful for […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
The Osprey’s safety issues spiked over five years and caused deaths. Pilots still want to fly it
By Tara Copp, Kevin Vineys And Aaron Kessler Associated Press CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AP) — Over a New Mexico training range named the Hornet, two Osprey aircraft speed 100 feet off the ground, banking hard over valleys and hills as they close in on a dusty landing zone. A flight engineer in the […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
The Osprey’s safety issues spiked over five years and caused deaths. Pilots still want to fly it
By Tara Copp, Kevin Vineys And Aaron Kessler Associated Press CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AP) — Over a New Mexico training range named the Hornet, two Osprey aircraft speed 100 feet off the ground, banking hard over valleys and hills as they close in on a dusty landing zone. A flight engineer in the […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
District 6 councilor wants to hear input on how to spend the state capital outlay funds
By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM An Albuquerque city counciloris holding public meetings this week to get input from the community on how to spend state funds. District 6 Councilor Nichole Rogers says the community is often left out of these discussions and she wants to change that. Rogers is partnering with Participatory Budgeting of Albuquerque, which is a […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
District 6 councilor wants to hear input on how to spend the state capital outlay funds
By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM An Albuquerque city counciloris holding public meetings this week to get input from the community on how to spend state funds. District 6 Councilor Nichole Rogers says the community is often left out of these discussions and she wants to change that. Rogers is partnering with Participatory Budgeting of Albuquerque, which is a […]