Posted inCorrales, Local Gov., Opinion

Letter to the editor: Property taxes continue to rise for Corrales residents

Submitted by Kenneth and Kathleen DeHoff, Bad Coyote Farm The recent defeat of the ACD and the engagement of Corralenos on the comprehensive plan update have shown that our community is adept at intelligently addressing issues that affect us all.  An issue that I believe many of us are aware of, but which is typically […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.

Keller signs an executive order to protect open spaces, push back on Trump

At an Earth Day event on Sunday, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed an executive order aimed at defending open spaces and natural resources in the city. Keller says the move, the second executive order in less than a week, is aimed at protecting Albuquerque from the executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. “Trump is […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.

Keller signs an executive order to protect open spaces, push back on Trump

At an Earth Day event on Sunday, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed an executive order aimed at defending open spaces and natural resources in the city. Keller says the move, the second executive order in less than a week, is aimed at protecting Albuquerque from the executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. “Trump is […]

Posted inCommentary, Local Gov.

Investing wisely in Albuquerque’s opioid recovery

By District 6 City Councilor Nichole L. Rogers, District 7 City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, District 8 City Councilor Dan Champine, District 9 City Councilor Renée Grout This commentary piece was submitted by four Albuquerque city councilors.You can submit your own letter to the editor: editor@citydesk.org The opioid crisis has left a profound impact on our community—breaking […]

Posted inCommentary, Local Gov.

Investing wisely in Albuquerque’s opioid recovery

By District 6 City Councilor Nichole L. Rogers, District 7 City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, District 8 City Councilor Dan Champine, District 9 City Councilor Renée Grout This commentary piece was submitted by four Albuquerque city councilors.You can submit your own letter to the editor: editor@citydesk.org The opioid crisis has left a profound impact on our community—breaking […]

Posted inCommentary, Local Gov.

Investing wisely in Albuquerque’s opioid recovery

By District 6 City Councilor Nichole L. Rogers, District 7 City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, District 8 City Councilor Dan Champine, District 9 City Councilor Renée Grout This commentary piece was submitted by four Albuquerque city councilors.You can submit your own letter to the editor: editor@citydesk.org The opioid crisis has left a profound impact on our community—breaking […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.

Councilor, mayor’s staff debate ‘agitate’ remarks

by Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis verbally sparred with representatives of Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller at this week’s city council meeting, regarding the mayor’s words at a weekend rally. Lewis’ noted that Keller used the phrase “litigate, legislate, agitate,” which has been used across the country by opponents of Trump administration cuts to […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.

Councilor, mayor’s staff debate ‘agitate’ remarks

by Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis verbally sparred with representatives of Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller at this week’s city council meeting, regarding the mayor’s words at a weekend rally. Lewis’ noted that Keller used the phrase “litigate, legislate, agitate,” which has been used across the country by opponents of Trump administration cuts to […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.

Councilor, mayor’s staff debate ‘agitate’ remarks

by Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis verbally sparred with representatives of Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller at this week’s city council meeting, regarding the mayor’s words at a weekend rally. Lewis’ noted that Keller used the phrase “litigate, legislate, agitate,” which has been used across the country by opponents of Trump administration cuts to […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.

City Council to discuss plans for opioid money

by Rodd Cayton The Albuquerque City Council Monday will consider a  plan for allocating millions of dollars in opioid settlement money. Consultant Vital Strategies worked with the Local Government Coordinating Council to develop the plan, recommending that the city and Bernalillo County split more $150 million between treatment and prevention efforts. The council, along with […]