Bernalillo County employees are getting pay raises that a spokesperson says will make their wages competitive with what people are making in similar areas. The 10% increase comes after the […]
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Photos: Albuquerque Community Safety shows off new digs
The city department formed in 2021 that’s charged with, among other things, responding to situations involving those who are experiencing homelessness has a new home. Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) is […]
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Bernalillo County approves mobile health clinics for schools
Bernalillo County will soon have two mobile School-Based Health Centers serving students and community members. This initiative — approved by the Bernalillo County Commission — will launch in September and […]
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BCSO asks for public assistance in juvenile homicide investigation
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office announced an ongoing investigation following the discovery of a body in Pajarito Mesa on May 19, 2024, at approximately 4 p.m. Upon discovery, the body […]
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No central point of contact stymie motel voucher program
The clock is ticking on a required city report to address the metro’s inventory of blighted motels and its hotel voucher program — one that’s meant to assist citizens in […]
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Bernalillo County’s Summer Lunch Program to launch June 3
Bernalillo County’s Summer Lunch Program will return June 3 to serve free meals to thousands of kids in the county’s unincorporated areas including the South Valley, North Valley, East Mountains, […]
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Councilor Dan Lewis ‘likely violated’ ethics law during air quality board controversy
The executive director of the State Ethics Commission found that City Councilor Dan Lewis “likely violated” the Governmental Conduct Act when he applied to work for an association of paving […]
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Vote on BernCo Behavioral Health Authority delayed after outpouring of public comment
A month ago, Bernalillo County officials hoped for feedback from city and county residents on the proposed creation of a Behavioral Health Authority and how it should operate in their […]
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What we get wrong about homelessness
If you’re like many in Albuquerque who feel helpless and frustrated when passing by someone experiencing homelessness, author Kevin F. Adler wants you to know you’re not alone. The California-based […]
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Commissioners: Input wanted on ordinance to prioritize Bernalillo County behavioral health funds
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the authors. Commissioner Adriann Barboa represents District 3 which includes the SE heights, UNM, and the International District. Commissioner Eric Olivas represents District 5 including much of […]