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 session, will support a broad range of projects aimed at improving housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and public safety throughout the county. “This resolution brings to life […]
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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 to rezone for denser or mixed-use housing as part of a broader push to address the housing shortage. The city’s voluntary rezoning plan would let […]
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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 authorization to seek funding for road improvements. The commission voted 5–0 to approve the Water Utility Ordinance, establishing Edgewood’s authority to create a municipal wholesale […]
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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 was what he’d expected. He said the board’s argument is that there were no grounds for the complaint, which alleged he violated provisions in the […]
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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 within the town limits and also details how companies must maintain these structures. The Edgewood Town Commission will host a public hearing on the ordinance […]
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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 sent to the state Department of Finance Administration was returned with numerous requested changes. City Clerk Deborah Liu told the council during the last meeting […]
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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 most recent meeting, the commission approved Resolution 2025-029 (pages 73 & 74), declaring extreme or severe drought within the town and restricting the sale and […]
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City to test new mosquito spray in 3 neighborhoods. Is yours included?
This report was provided as a press release by the listed agency or public office which is responsible for its content. The City of Albuquerque is announcing it will be conducting a mosquito pesticide field trial in three Albuquerque neighborhoods starting in July with a total of six treatments. The three neighborhoods being treated during […]
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Trash, water and fireworks on the Edgewood agenda
By Andrea Vasquez The Edgewood Town Commission will hold its next regular meeting on June 24, with key decisions on town services and public safety on the agenda. Commissioners are expected to hold discussions on the proposed Solid Waste and Water Utility ordinances. The Solid Waste Ordinance aims to establish clear guidelines for trash service, […]
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Sandoval Commission to consider new chief hire
By Rodd Cayton Christopher Bagley is on the verge of climbing to the top rank at Sandoval County Fire and Rescue, the department he started his career with in 2005. County commissioners Wednesday are set to promote Bagley from deputy chief to fire chief, following the recommendation of a selection committee. According to the agenda, […]