Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government

ABQ City Council likely headed for a heated debate over proposed social media policy

Based on previous meetings on the subject, a contentious debate between the Albuquerque City Council and Mayor Tim Kellerโ€™s administration over social media use is likely to take center stage during Mondayโ€™s council meeting. At issue is councilorsโ€™ demand for more accountability from the administration, namely by proposing a new social media policy for city […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque

Letter to the Editor: State Must Act to End Unlawful and Discriminatory Property Tax Practices

Submitted by Kenneth and Kathleen DeHoffBad Coyote Farm, Corrales In September 2024, the 13th District Court ruled that the Sandoval County Assessorโ€™s mass appraisal method for Corrales is unlawful, confirming what weโ€™ve experienced firsthand since moving here in 2021. As longtime Sandoval County residents, my wife and I trusted the assessor to fairly value our […]

Posted inLocal Government

ABQ water lines lead-free

New federal regulations require the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority to search its network for lead in water pipes leading into homes and businesses. So far, so good. The water utility authorityโ€™s ongoing inventory of water lines hasnโ€™t found any lead lines in Albuquerque as of Monday, Spokesperson David Morris said.. The agency is […]

Posted inLocal Government

ABQ water lines lead-free

New federal regulations require the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority to search its network for lead in water pipes leading into homes and businesses. So far, so good. The water utility authorityโ€™s ongoing inventory of water lines hasnโ€™t found any lead lines in Albuquerque as of Monday, Spokesperson David Morris said.. The agency is […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

What Trump’s presidency could mean for New Mexico’s climate

By Bryce Dix, KUNM As federal policy shifts more to the right with the election of Donald J. Trump, conservationists are increasingly worried how the incoming administrationโ€™s vows to cut climate spending and ramp up oil and gas drilling will change New Mexicoโ€™s landscape. Itโ€™s no secret that Trump is skeptical of the science behind […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

Bernalillo County prosecutor wants tougher laws for young people. Will New Mexico lawmakers agree?

By Austin Fisher, Source NM Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman โ€” one of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishamโ€™s top advisors on criminal justice issues โ€” wants New Mexico to focus much of its deterrence efforts on young people.  His plans, if approved, would lead to harsher punishment for children and young adults.  As the lead […]