By Patrick Lohmann New Mexico’s budget is expected to have .2% less revenue this fiscal year than last thanks to a slowing global oil market. But it’ll still be enough to give lawmakers more than $650 million in new money to spend at the legislative session come January. That’s according to fresh projections released Wednesday […]
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Haaland to speak on last night of DNC
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is slated to speak Thursday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago about climate change. Climate change and the environment are expected to be the theme of the convention’s last night before Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage. Haaland, who is from Laguna Pueblo, rose through the ranks […]
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County proposes start date for new manager
Bernalillo County commissioners will be deciding later this month on a contract to formalize Cindy Chavez as the next county manager. If commissioners approve the contract at their meeting next week, Chavez will take the reins on Nov. 13. The board voted in June to offer the position to Chavez, currently a member of the […]
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City Council votes down updating the city’s minimum wage
City councilors on Monday voted against making Albuquerque’s minimum wage match the state’s minimum wage, but not before the discussion shifted to a debate over wage theft. YES: Joaquín Baca, Tammy Fiebelkorn, Nichole Rogers NO: Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Klarissa Peña, Louie Sanchez Councilor Nichole Rogers originally proposed — at the […]
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City Council paves the way for new NM United stadium
The Albuquerque City Council at its Monday meeting again voted in favor of moving forward with building a New Mexico United stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park — however, it is taking steps to address traffic concerns in the area. The project had been on pause after nearby neighborhoods appealed the plan twice. Mayor Tim Keller […]
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BernCo Commissioners Approve Funds Bringing Big Upgrades to Tijeras Community Center Park
The Bernalillo County Commission has approved the use of the Cooperative Educational Services (CES) Agreement for the renovation of Los Vecinos Community Center Park in Tijeras. The motion, sponsored by District 5 Commissioner Eric Olivas, kicks off a significant project to revitalize this essential community space. “Los Vecinos Community Center is not just one of […]
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BernCo seeks E. Mtn. residents for public boards
Bernalillo County is issuing a call for residents to bring their unique skills and perspectives to fill several board vacancies. This is a chance for Bernalillo County residents to voice their concerns and make a difference in their community. Youth Sports Commission Two vacancies – Districts 1 and 5 (Commissioners Barbara Baca and Eric Olivas), […]
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Bus route returns to bring students from Northwest ABQ to university area
The city is once again running a bus from Northwest Albuquerque to the University of New Mexico — and it has even added a stop at the Central New Mexico Community College. Madeline Skrak, a spokesperson for the Transit Department, said the popular Route 790 which starts near Cottonwood Mall and stops in Old Town […]
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AFR saves dog, people from fire
Albuquerque Fire Rescue rescued a dog and two people while responding to a multi-house fire Wednesday afternoon. While crews were responding to the fire, they found a small dog hiding under a bed and later treated the dog and administered oxygen, according to a Fire and Rescue social media post. The fire was put out […]
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One councilor proposed decreasing the tipped minimum wage. Now she’s urging her colleagues to slow down.
Albuquerque city councilors are expected to revisit the debate regarding lowering wages for tipped employees when they convene for their meeting on Aug. 19. However, councilors Brook Bassan and Renée Grout have already said they support withdrawing the measure and plan to vote to temporarily pull the proposal “to give the Council time to confer […]