By Jacqueline Alemany · The Washington Post (c) 2024 The House Ethics Committee is set to release its report on former congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) this week, a reversal for the panel that last month voted along party lines not to release the results of a long-running investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use. […]
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Council approves business licensing proposal
Albuquerque business owners will now be required to have a business license but their costs will stay the same. Councilors Monday night approved a proposal from Mayor Tim Keller’s office to shift from a business registration system to one that issues licenses. Keller’s administration proposed replacing the current system because it does not allow the […]
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Council approves business licensing proposal
Albuquerque business owners will now be required to have a business license but their costs will stay the same. Councilors Monday night approved a proposal from Mayor Tim Keller’s office to shift from a business registration system to one that issues licenses. Keller’s administration proposed replacing the current system because it does not allow the […]
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Border Patrol warns against misinformation on International Migrants’ Day
By Nicole Maxwell, NM Political Report The U.S. Border Patrol issued a statement Wednesday for International Migrants’ Day refuting rumors about the southwest border being open. “Rumors circulating on social media that areas between the ports of entry on the southwest border will be open for migration due to the International Migrant’s Day are patently […]
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Border Patrol warns against misinformation on International Migrants’ Day
By Nicole Maxwell, NM Political Report The U.S. Border Patrol issued a statement Wednesday for International Migrants’ Day refuting rumors about the southwest border being open. “Rumors circulating on social media that areas between the ports of entry on the southwest border will be open for migration due to the International Migrant’s Day are patently […]
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Flushable facilities on the way to balloon park
Balloon Fiesta Park is getting a long-sought upgrade, city officials announced Monday. Construction is underway on a new, permanent restroom building at the park, where the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is held each year. According to a press release announcing the construction, park visitors have for years been wishing the park had toilets that flush. […]
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Flushable facilities on the way to balloon park
Balloon Fiesta Park is getting a long-sought upgrade, city officials announced Monday. Construction is underway on a new, permanent restroom building at the park, where the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is held each year. According to a press release announcing the construction, park visitors have for years been wishing the park had toilets that flush. […]
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City Council tightens the screws on encampments
The Albuquerque City Council voted to approve two ordinances late Monday night — in the name of public safety and quality of life — that will make it more difficult for homeless encampments to be located on public property. The measures, sponsored by City Councilor Renée Grout, addressed concerns with homeless activity at public playgrounds […]
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City Council tightens the screws on encampments
The Albuquerque City Council voted to approve two ordinances late Monday night — in the name of public safety and quality of life — that will make it more difficult for homeless encampments to be located on public property. The measures, sponsored by City Councilor Renée Grout, addressed concerns with homeless activity at public playgrounds […]
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Council updates housing code to require cooling systems
All households in Albuquerque may now be required to have cooling systems. Councilors Monday night approved a bill to ensure residents have cooling systems installed in their households. Yes: Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Tammy Fiebelkorn, Klarissa Peña, Nichole Rogers No: Dan Champine, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Louie Sanchez Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn introduced the legislation because […]