It looks like the long wait could soon be over. After many months of searching, the city’s Health, Housing & Homelessness Department (HHH) has identified a nonprofit to oversee operations at the city’s Gateway West facility — Chicanos Por La Causa. Officials submitted a $5 million contract that will now be considered by the City […]
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City identifies $5M Gateway West operator
It looks like the long wait could soon be over. After many months of searching, the city’s Health, Housing & Homelessness Department (HHH) has identified a nonprofit to oversee operations at the city’s Gateway West facility — Chicanos Por La Causa. Officials submitted a $5 million contract that will now be considered by the City […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Trump’s visit to Albuquerque sparks ups and downs, confusion
The announcement that former President Donald Trump will stop through Albuquerque for a campaign rally on Thursday set off a rollercoaster of political tension, along with uncertainty about the location and where attendees should park. While there is now a location for the rally and a plan for parking and shuttle services there’s still partisan […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Trump’s visit to Albuquerque sparks ups and downs, confusion
The announcement that former President Donald Trump will stop through Albuquerque for a campaign rally on Thursday set off a rollercoaster of political tension, along with uncertainty about the location and where attendees should park. While there is now a location for the rally and a plan for parking and shuttle services there’s still partisan […]
Posted inLocal Government
BernCo housing bonds aimed at fighting housing shortage
Bernalillo County officials have in recent years recognized a need for more housing. They have helped developers secure financial incentives to build and asked state legislators to invest in solutions to the housing shortage. Now, they’re asking voters to approve $1.7 million in general obligation bonds for public housing projects. Most of the money — […]
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BernCo housing bonds aimed at fighting housing shortage
Bernalillo County officials have in recent years recognized a need for more housing. They have helped developers secure financial incentives to build and asked state legislators to invest in solutions to the housing shortage. Now, they’re asking voters to approve $1.7 million in general obligation bonds for public housing projects. Most of the money — […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Opinion & Analysis
Election 2024: What’s New This Time?
Submitted by Common Cause New Mexico Formerly Incarcerated People Can Now Vote This election is the first time that individuals leaving correctional facilities can register and vote, even if they are on probation and parole. The law that allowed people who had served their time for felony convictions to vote had been on the books […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Opinion & Analysis
Election 2024: What’s New This Time?
Submitted by Common Cause New Mexico Formerly Incarcerated People Can Now Vote This election is the first time that individuals leaving correctional facilities can register and vote, even if they are on probation and parole. The law that allowed people who had served their time for felony convictions to vote had been on the books […]
Posted inLocal Government
ABQ Trump visit draws criticism and praise
Former President Donald Trump’s announced visit to Albuquerque Thursday has been met with both excitement and derision from notable local politicos. Trump, campaigning for a second term, is due to stop at CSI Aviation near the Albuquerque International Sunport between rallies in Wisconsin and Nevada. The Republican Party of New Mexico is billing Trump’s visit […]
Posted inLocal Government
ABQ Trump visit draws criticism and praise
Former President Donald Trump’s announced visit to Albuquerque Thursday has been met with both excitement and derision from notable local politicos. Trump, campaigning for a second term, is due to stop at CSI Aviation near the Albuquerque International Sunport between rallies in Wisconsin and Nevada. The Republican Party of New Mexico is billing Trump’s visit […]