The Bernalillo County Commission will consider adopting a resolution declaring support for the U.S. Congress amid nationwide concerns about the growing power of the executive branch. Chair Eric Olivas and […]
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Albuquerque City Council appoints new inspector general and Ethics Board members
By Abby McDonald The Albuquerque City Council met last Monday night to appoint a new inspector general and two new members of the Ethics Board. The position of the inspector […]
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Hemp haze clouds the council’s crackdown
An Albuquerque ordinance meant to ban the sale of synthetic THC-lookalike products may have missed its mark, allowing semi-synthetic cannabinoids like Delta-8 and THC-A to remain legal after amendments changed […]
Posted inEdgewood
Rainbow Road continues to divide residents
Residents in the Sandia Airpark Estates remain divided on whether the roads are private or public — an argument that has led to a lawsuit currently pending in district court. […]
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Misleading email sows confusion about Edgewood meetings
A mass email sent out last week urged Edgewood residents to show up at a meeting Wednesday evening and voice support for the proposed Campbell Ranch development. But, as the […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
Albuquerque Council restores event funding, overrides two of Mayor Keller’s vetoes
Albuquerque city councilors overturned two of Mayor Tim Keller’s budget vetoes at the June 16 City Council meeting, restoring funding for events the mayor said raised legal and procurement concerns. […]
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City Council approves deal to keep Isotopes in current home until 2039
By Abby McDonald The Albuquerque Isotopes don’t want to look for a new home and now, they won’t have to. Fresh off a sale to a new owner, the ‘Topes […]
Posted inBernalillo County
Commissioners commit to fully fund new PB&J family services building in the South Valley
Bernalillo County Commissioners Frank Baca and Barbara Baca have announced a major investment in the future of family support services in the South Valley. During the June 10 County Commission […]
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Estancia is seeing increasing revenues as it plans for the upcoming fiscal year
The Town of Estancia is seeing increased gross receipts tax revenue — similar to a sales tax — as it budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Department heads met at […]
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City Council greenlights sawmill deal amid community pushback
The Albuquerque City Council unanimously approved a quarter-billion-dollar tax break at the June 16 City Council meeting for a three-part luxury development in the Sawmill District, despite public pushback over […]