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 thereโ€™s often friction between Mayor Tim Kellerโ€™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 thereโ€™s often friction between Mayor Tim Kellerโ€™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 Grishamโ€™s office announced Wednesday Health Secretary Patrick Allenโ€™s abrupt resignation. According to the announcement, Allenโ€™s resignation would be effective at the end of the day. The governorโ€™s office did not cite any reason for Allenโ€™s departure, but did offer her praises.  โ€œPat has been a dedicated public servant, and Iโ€™m grateful for […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News

Gov. Lujan Grisham announces Dept. of Health head’s immediate resignation

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishamโ€™s office announced Wednesday Health Secretary Patrick Allenโ€™s abrupt resignation. According to the announcement, Allenโ€™s resignation would be effective at the end of the day. The governorโ€™s office did not cite any reason for Allenโ€™s departure, but did offer her praises.  โ€œPat has been a dedicated public servant, and Iโ€™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) โ€” 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) โ€” 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 […]