Bernalillo County officially has its next manager. Cindy Chavez will start in the job Nov. 13 after county commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve her employment contract. Chavez will make $230,000 a year to start, with possible annual merit-based pay increases. She replaces Julie Morgas Baca, who retired at the end of June. Chavez will […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
President Biden Removed from New Mexico Ballot
President Joe Biden was officially removed from the New Mexico ballot for the Nov. 5 general election before the Aug. 27 deadline, leaving Vice President Kamala Harris as the sole Democratic candidate. President Biden who had secured victory in the state’s primary election in June, submitted the proper paperwork to have his name removed from […]
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Advocates Call for Permanent, Expanded SNAP Outreach
By Austin Fisher, Source NM – Advocates are asking New Mexico lawmakers to ensure the state always takes the opportunity for federal help to cover the cost of outreach and support for people applying for public food benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – called SNAP – isn’t the only solution to food insecurity, but […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Opinion: Competency vs. Incompetency
Barbara Romo is district attorney for the 13th Judicial District, which includes Valencia, Sandoval and Cibola counties. The recent special legislative session was of particular interest to me and my office for its purported emphasis on public safety issues. Since the session only lasted five hours, however, in the end there was not much to […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
RFK Jr. Drops out of Presidential Race but Will Remain on New Mexico’s Ballot. Here’s Why.
Robert Kennedy Jr. will remain on the New Mexico ballot for the Nov. 5 general election, despite suspending his presidential campaign and endorsing Donald Trump last week. “RFK did not submit withdrawal paperwork to our office by yesterday’s deadline so his name will appear as a presidential candidate on the NM General Election ballot,” Alex […]
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New Vasquez, Heinrich ads take aim at Republican opponents
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez — both running in closely watched races — are taking different approaches as they launch new TV ads to support their reelection bids. Vasquez on Monday released an ad titled “Hard Work.” In it, he touts his record of getting Republicans and his fellow Democrats in Congress […]
Posted inLocal Government
Bernalillo County is ‘Breaking Butts’ into compost and plastic
Bernalillo County officials are launching a new program to turn discarded cigarette butts into compost and plastic products such as hand tools and picnic benches. On Tuesday, the Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board, county staff, and Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada unveiled new receptacles — branded with Keep BernCo Beautiful and a play on the “Breaking […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
Do you need a place to sleep? Here’s a map of shelters in Albuquerque
The question of how many beds are available for people experiencing homelessness has emerged as a sticking point as cities across the country grapple with how to tackle the issue. With this in mind, City Desk ABQ called around to 14 shelters identified by the City of Albuquerque and the New Mexico Coalition to End […]
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Wage negotiations remain at a standstill between union and UNM Hospital
Last week, the University of New Mexico Health and a union representing almost 400 employees reached an impasse regarding their raises.
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How much will Bernalillo County pay its new manager?
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider a contract to pay incoming County Manager Cindy Chavez $230,000 a year. Chavez, currently a member of the Santa Clara County (California) Board of Supervisors, was selected in June to replace Julie Morgas Baca, who retired at the end of that month. Shirley Ragin, deputy county manager for finance, […]