Town Councilors in Bernalillo Monday evening identified wastewater system improvements as their top priority in a capital planning list to be sent to state authorities. Councilors approved the town’s infrastructure […]
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Bernalillo County accepts nearly $26 million for community projects
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners formally accepted nearly $26 million in state capital outlay appropriations during its June 24 meeting. The funding, secured during the 2025 New Mexico legislative […]
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Albuquerque’s new opt-in zoning plan aims to ease housing crunch
A proposed resolution, sponsored by City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, who introduced it on behalf of Mayor Tim Keller, still needs committee approval but could allow property owners to opt in […]
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What bus riders need to know about this summer’s ABQ RIDE detours
Albuquerque’s city bus system, ABQ RIDE, is alerting riders of several ongoing and upcoming detours, service suspensions and stop closures this summer. Transit routes will be impacted due to construction […]
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Water security boost: Edgewood adopts new ordinance to ‘set up the town for success’
The Edgewood Town Commission approved several key measures during its June 24 meeting, including a fireworks ban prompted by drought conditions, the creation of a new water utility ordinance and […]
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Ethics board dismisses complaint against BernCo chair
A Bernalillo County ethics board’s dismissal of a deputy treasurer’s complaint against County Commission Chair Eric Olivas came as a surprise to neither party. Olivas told CityDesk ABQ the outcome […]
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Edgewood schedules public hearing for cell tower ordinance
The public will have the chance to weigh in on Edgewood’s cell tower ordinance this month. This ordinance provides a framework for where and how cell towers can be built […]
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Moriarty hopes to address budget after the state requested numerous changes
The Moriarty City Council is scheduled to discuss the interim budget during a workshop June 25 prior to its regular meeting. This discussion comes after the interim budget the city […]
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City on the move: ART celebrates 10 million rides
Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART), the city’s bus rapid transit system, announced Tuesday it has reached a significant milestone: 10 million rides. The system, which operates primarily along Central Avenue, provides […]
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Fireworks resolution moves forward: Edgewood limits use during drought
With worsening drought conditions and increased fire danger, the Edgewood Town Commission has enacted a temporary ban on certain fireworks just days ahead of the Fourth of July. During its […]