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 Albuquerqueโ€™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 Albuquerqueโ€™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

Trash talk: Bin repair and replacement delays compounded by a large back order

At a recent Albuquerque City Council meeting, a councilor called out the Solid Waste Management Department after a constituent told her his trash can was damaged by a garbage truck and he had been waiting more than a month for a replacement. But he is not the only one.  Councilor Klarissa Peรฑa asked Solid Waste […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government

Trash talk: Bin repair and replacement delays compounded by a large back order

At a recent Albuquerque City Council meeting, a councilor called out the Solid Waste Management Department after a constituent told her his trash can was damaged by a garbage truck and he had been waiting more than a month for a replacement. But he is not the only one.  Councilor Klarissa Peรฑa asked Solid Waste […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos

Heinrich, Domenici clash over abortion, oil, inflation

Abortion rights and energy policy dominated a Monday afternoon debate between the major-party candidates for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Democratic incumbent Sen. Martin Heinrich and Republican challenger Nella Domenici sparred during the televised debate, while also selling themselves to voters as the best choice for Washington, D.C. โ€œI’ve spent my career fighting to […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos

Heinrich, Domenici clash over abortion, oil, inflation

Abortion rights and energy policy dominated a Monday afternoon debate between the major-party candidates for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Democratic incumbent Sen. Martin Heinrich and Republican challenger Nella Domenici sparred during the televised debate, while also selling themselves to voters as the best choice for Washington, D.C. โ€œI’ve spent my career fighting to […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness

Officials pursue new housing wing at Gateway Center

Albuquerque and Bernalillo County officials are on the hunt for $40 million to convert a wing of the Gateway Center on Gibson Boulevard โ€” formerly a hospital facility โ€” into apartment units. Such permanent supportive housing projects are considered by many advocates as a successful method to address chronic homelessness. The idea is included on […]