By: Elizabeth McCall Albuquerque city councilors approved a bill Monday night that could make it easier to fill longstanding vacancies on the city’s boards and commissions and determine which panels need to stay or go. The bill, sponsored by Council President Brook Bassan, would create a task force that reviews all boards, committees and commissions […]
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City councilor wants more specificity, precision in the city budget
By: Elizabeth McCall An Albuquerque city councilor is pushing for more precision in the city’s budget and more specificity when it comes to road improvements, parks and community centers — which she said will make it more clear and transparent so voters know what they are voting for. Councilor Renée Grout told City Desk ABQ […]
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City councilor wants more specificity, precision in the city budget
By: Elizabeth McCall An Albuquerque city councilor is pushing for more precision in the city’s budget and more specificity when it comes to road improvements, parks and community centers — which she said will make it more clear and transparent so voters know what they are voting for. Councilor Renée Grout told City Desk ABQ […]
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PNM Plans to Cut Power to 10,000 East Mountains Residents
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PNM Plans to Cut Power to 10,000 East Mountains Residents
By Hannah Grover Editor’s note: This story has been updated throughout the day with the latest closures and updates from PNM and local officials. Check back often for the latest. 3:30 pm: As of 3:30 pm, PNM announced that they no longer planned to cut power to this area. Read more here. The Public Service […]
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PNM Possibly Shutting Down Power in East Mountains Thursday Because of High Winds
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PNM Possibly Shutting Down Power in East Mountains Thursday Because of High Winds
By Kevin Hendricks The East Mountains could be without power Thursday as PNM is considering a Public Safety Power Shutoff. PNM, the state’s largest electricity provider, announced late Wednesday that it is considering shutting down the power in the East Mountains, Santa Fe and Las Vegas on Thursday as extreme weather conditions included forecast wind […]
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City Council approves medical staffing changes for fire department
By: Elizabeth McCall City councilors approved a bill that would change how paramedics are deployed at fire stations after numerous Albuquerque firefighters filled the City Council chambers on Monday night in support of legislation, despite backlash from Mayor Tim Keller’s administration. [Yes: Joaquín Baca, Dan Champine, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Klarissa Peña, Nichole Rogers, Louie […]
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City Council approves medical staffing changes for fire department
By: Elizabeth McCall City councilors approved a bill that would change how paramedics are deployed at fire stations after numerous Albuquerque firefighters filled the City Council chambers on Monday night in support of legislation, despite backlash from Mayor Tim Keller’s administration. [Yes: Joaquín Baca, Dan Champine, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Klarissa Peña, Nichole Rogers, Louie […]
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Law ups ante on problem properties, but a revision causes division
The Mayor Tim Keller administration and Albuquerque City Councilors widely agree on the issue if not every detail: Vacant and dilapidated properties across the city are a problem that needs to be dealt with. The City Council approved an updated nuisance abatement ordinance that was requested by the city on a 6-3 vote Monday night. […]