Mayor Tim Keller said he would veto the City Council’s decision to move funding from a high-profile, multi-use trail project to a planned sports complex project on the Westside after a group of Albuquerque residents pleaded with city councilors Wednesday night to reconsider. The City Council approved the move during their Feb. 3 meeting. Councilors […]
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Public input sought for Mountain View plan
Bernalillo County is seeking the public’s input as it moves toward creating a sector development plan for the South Valley’s Mountain View community. The county will host a kick-off meeting Thursday at Mountain View Elementary School, 5317 2nd Street SW. Officials will prevent an overview of the plan, which county staff say will address critical […]
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Public input sought for Mountain View plan
Bernalillo County is seeking the public’s input as it moves toward creating a sector development plan for the South Valley’s Mountain View community. The county will host a kick-off meeting Thursday at Mountain View Elementary School, 5317 2nd Street SW. Officials will prevent an overview of the plan, which county staff say will address critical […]
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Councilor wants answers on complaint of APD top brass
Albuquerque City Councilor Louie Sanchez last year asked the state’s Law Enforcement Certification Board to investigate Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina after he crashed his truck and failed to turn on his body camera. Almost six months later, Sanchez said he has not received an update. Sanchez sent a letter to the board’s Chief […]
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Councilor wants answers on complaint of APD top brass
Albuquerque City Councilor Louie Sanchez last year asked the state’s Law Enforcement Certification Board to investigate Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina after he crashed his truck and failed to turn on his body camera. Almost six months later, Sanchez said he has not received an update. Sanchez sent a letter to the board’s Chief […]
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City goes all in on Route 66 at 100
The Mother Road is poised to get a mother lode of attention and money leading up to its 100th birthday in 2026. City officials and an array of partners met this week to tout plans for the centennial celebration of one of Albuquerque’s (and the country’s) most famous roads — Route 66. Plans have been […]
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City goes all in on Route 66 at 100
The Mother Road is poised to get a mother lode of attention and money leading up to its 100th birthday in 2026. City officials and an array of partners met this week to tout plans for the centennial celebration of one of Albuquerque’s (and the country’s) most famous roads — Route 66. Plans have been […]
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Council to consider adding parks to the Westside
The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a bill Wednesday night to improve roads, run-down properties and add more infrastructure to certain areas on the city’s Westside. City councilors may also vote on a proposal to remove a section in the city’s charter that prohibits the city from building a performing arts center without […]
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Council to consider adding parks to the Westside
The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a bill Wednesday night to improve roads, run-down properties and add more infrastructure to certain areas on the city’s Westside. City councilors may also vote on a proposal to remove a section in the city’s charter that prohibits the city from building a performing arts center without […]
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Council proposes fix to perpetually empty board and commissions
In an effort to fill longstanding vacancies on city boards and commissions and to determine which panels need to stay or go, Albuquerque City Council President Brook Bassan is proposing a new board to act as a task force for the advisory bodies. Bassan’s proposed ordinance would create a task force that reviews all boards, […]