A debate about how much public campaign money certain council candidates should get continued at the Albuquerque City Council’s Monday meeting but was quickly deferred for a second time. During the council’s Sept. 16 meeting, Councilor Joaquín Baca — at the request of the City Clerk’s Office — introduced a proposal to “clean up” campaign […]
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City Council ditches controversial sidewalk proposal amid emotional pleas from the public
Amid passionate public objections to a proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners and ban sitting or lying on sidewalks in Downtown Albuquerque, city councilors voted down the bill almost unanimously Monday night. After a long debate and a handful of amendments, councilors voted against the proposed Downtown Vacant Buildings and Properties Ordinance […]
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City Council ditches controversial sidewalk proposal amid emotional pleas from the public
Amid passionate public objections to a proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners and ban sitting or lying on sidewalks in Downtown Albuquerque, city councilors voted down the bill almost unanimously Monday night. After a long debate and a handful of amendments, councilors voted against the proposed Downtown Vacant Buildings and Properties Ordinance […]
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BernCo to tackle housing during next meeting
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider making affordable housing part of their top legislative priorities for the 2025 session. They’ll look over a proposed administrative resolution that pushes state lawmakers to provide a financial boost toward local efforts to bolster the housing supply. The resolution specifically requests the Legislature appropriate $100 million for Housing New […]
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BernCo to tackle housing during next meeting
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider making affordable housing part of their top legislative priorities for the 2025 session. They’ll look over a proposed administrative resolution that pushes state lawmakers to provide a financial boost toward local efforts to bolster the housing supply. The resolution specifically requests the Legislature appropriate $100 million for Housing New […]
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Up, Up in the Air
By The Paper. staff It’s that time of year again: Colorful balloons speckle the skies of Albuquerque and crowds flock to Balloon Fiesta Park. Photographer Roberto Rosales was on the ground for the opening day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and snagged these stunning shots. If you haven’t made it out there yet, […]
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Up, Up in the Air
By The Paper. staff It’s that time of year again: Colorful balloons speckle the skies of Albuquerque and crowds flock to Balloon Fiesta Park. Photographer Roberto Rosales was on the ground for the opening day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and snagged these stunning shots. If you haven’t made it out there yet, […]
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Power restored after hot air balloon hits power line
Public Service Co. of New Mexico (PNM) reported Monday morning a power outage impacting more than 12,000 customers in Albuquerque after a hot air balloon hit a power line near Midtown. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta spokesperson Tom Garrity said the incident happened at 2204 Menaul Boulevard NE, near Stripes Burrito Co. The pilot was flying solo […]
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Power restored after hot air balloon hits power line
Public Service Co. of New Mexico (PNM) reported Monday morning a power outage impacting more than 12,000 customers in Albuquerque after a hot air balloon hit a power line near Midtown. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta spokesperson Tom Garrity said the incident happened at 2204 Menaul Boulevard NE, near Stripes Burrito Co. The pilot was flying solo […]
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The debate on new rules for Downtown continues
A proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners in Downtown Albuquerque and ban sleeping on sidewalks is back on the table for city councilors to debate Monday. The proposed downtown vacant buildings and properties ordinance, sponsored by Councilor Joaquín Baca, is expected to lead the night. The ordinance aims to tackle the vacant […]