Gabriella Durán Blakey wants the public to know that leaders are working to keep students safe in Albuquerque’s classrooms, despite recent instances of guns reported at schools. Blakey, superintendent of […]
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Bernalillo County buries 222 unclaimed residents
Bernalillo County officials and members of the public gathered Thursday morning to recognize 222 deceased residents as part of its unclaimed indigent cremation program — the highest number since the […]
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Safety takes a front seat at the ABQ Balloon Fiesta
The 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will have a safety focus, both on the ground and in the air, an event spokesperson said Wednesday. “Balloon Fiesta aims to create a […]
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ABQ city councilors set to debate campaign finance changes
The next mayoral and City Council election is not until next year, but Albuquerque city councilors are already debating how much public money some council candidates should receive for campaigning. […]
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City, county agree on jail fixes
Bernalillo County’s jail system continues to work out reforms spurred by a long-running lawsuit. During their Tuesday meeting, Bernalillo County Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Albuquerque […]
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County commission OKs solar bonds
A major economic development push by Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday brought hundreds of new local jobs closer to being a reality. The board unanimously agreed to issue up to $942 […]
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Transient bookings at MDC on the rise
The number of inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) who are classified as transient is on the rise — a trend that’s concerning to advocates who work with those […]
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Mobile hygiene units pique county interest
Bernalillo County officials plan to further study the idea of starting a mobile hygiene program after county commissioners responded positively to a presentation at Tuesday’s meeting, although there are no […]
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MDC officer accused of illegal relationship with inmate released
A former Metropolitan Detention Center corrections officer who is accused of having an illegal relationship with an inmate was released from custody Monday after a court hearing. The former officer, […]
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What is a bond anyway?
Just as individuals and families use savings and take on debt to make large purchases, so do local, state and federal governments. While a family buying a new vehicle or […]