Bernalillo County is moving toward not penalizing employees for off-duty cannabis use. County commissioners Tuesday agreed to publish a proposed resolution that, if approved, would amend its drug and alcohol-free workplace policy to eliminate sanctions for employees’ use of cannabis outside of work hours. The changes would effectively treat off-duty cannabis use the same as […]
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County commissioners get closer to changing employee pot rules
Bernalillo County is moving toward not penalizing employees for off-duty cannabis use. County commissioners Tuesday agreed to publish a proposed resolution that, if approved, would amend its drug and alcohol-free workplace policy to eliminate sanctions for employees’ use of cannabis outside of work hours. The changes would effectively treat off-duty cannabis use the same as […]
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City launches grant program to help business owners pay for property improvements
Some Albuquerque business owners will now be able to get money to help improve their properties. The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) on Tuesday launched its Renovate & Reinvest grant program to reimburse eligible business owners for improvement projects. The program was announced in a news release stating eligible applicants include properties in the five metropolitan […]
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City launches grant program to help business owners pay for property improvements
Some Albuquerque business owners will now be able to get money to help improve their properties. The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) on Tuesday launched its Renovate & Reinvest grant program to reimburse eligible business owners for improvement projects. The program was announced in a news release stating eligible applicants include properties in the five metropolitan […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
New county manager starts Wednesday
Cindy Chavez will be on the job Wednesday as Bernalillo County Manager. It’s a homecoming of sorts for the Alamogordo-born Chavez, who has spent much of her career in California, most recently serving as an elected member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Chavez was chosen in June to replace Julie Morgas Baca, […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
New county manager starts Wednesday
Cindy Chavez will be on the job Wednesday as Bernalillo County Manager. It’s a homecoming of sorts for the Alamogordo-born Chavez, who has spent much of her career in California, most recently serving as an elected member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Chavez was chosen in June to replace Julie Morgas Baca, […]
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Key takeaways from Tuesday’s Homeless Coordinating Council meeting
The Homeless Coordinating Council — consisting of members from the city, Bernalillo County and the University of New Mexico — met Tuesday. The council was created to generate ideas that might bolster programs and services for the homeless population in the Albuquerque metro area and to back a variety of housing initiatives. Here are three […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
Key takeaways from Tuesday’s Homeless Coordinating Council meeting
The Homeless Coordinating Council — consisting of members from the city, Bernalillo County and the University of New Mexico — met Tuesday. The council was created to generate ideas that might bolster programs and services for the homeless population in the Albuquerque metro area and to back a variety of housing initiatives. Here are three […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
Weed back on BernCo agenda
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will discuss a possible policy change that would permit some employees to use cannabis while off duty without risking their jobs. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas introduced the legislation, saying he wanted fair treatment for people who prefer now-legal cannabis to alcohol. The proposed resolution, which is up for discussion only, […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
Weed back on BernCo agenda
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will discuss a possible policy change that would permit some employees to use cannabis while off duty without risking their jobs. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas introduced the legislation, saying he wanted fair treatment for people who prefer now-legal cannabis to alcohol. The proposed resolution, which is up for discussion only, […]