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BernCo registration board clears voter list

Byline: by Rodd Cayton The voter rolls in Bernalillo County are shipshape, county officials have announced. The county Board of Registration convened Tuesday to confirm a thorough review of voter rolls and approved necessary updates in accordance with New Mexico state election laws. “The Board of Registration plays an essential role in safeguarding the electoral […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.

Council OKs fix to perpetually empty boards and commissions 

By: Elizabeth McCall  Albuquerque city councilors approved a bill Monday night that could make it easier to fill longstanding vacancies on the city’s boards and commissions and determine which panels need to stay or go.  The bill, sponsored by Council President Brook Bassan, would create a task force that reviews all boards, committees and commissions […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.

Council OKs fix to perpetually empty boards and commissions 

By: Elizabeth McCall  Albuquerque city councilors approved a bill Monday night that could make it easier to fill longstanding vacancies on the city’s boards and commissions and determine which panels need to stay or go.  The bill, sponsored by Council President Brook Bassan, would create a task force that reviews all boards, committees and commissions […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.

City Council approves medical staffing changes for fire department

By: Elizabeth McCall  City councilors approved a bill that would change how paramedics are deployed at fire stations after numerous Albuquerque firefighters filled the City Council chambers on Monday night in support of legislation, despite backlash from Mayor Tim Keller’s administration.  [Yes: Joaquín Baca, Dan Champine, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Klarissa Peña, Nichole Rogers, Louie […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.

City Council approves medical staffing changes for fire department

By: Elizabeth McCall  City councilors approved a bill that would change how paramedics are deployed at fire stations after numerous Albuquerque firefighters filled the City Council chambers on Monday night in support of legislation, despite backlash from Mayor Tim Keller’s administration.  [Yes: Joaquín Baca, Dan Champine, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Klarissa Peña, Nichole Rogers, Louie […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness, Local Gov.

Law ups ante on problem properties, but a revision causes division

The Mayor Tim Keller administration and Albuquerque City Councilors widely agree on the issue if not every detail: Vacant and dilapidated properties across the city are a problem that needs to be dealt with. The City Council approved an updated nuisance abatement ordinance that was requested by the city on a 6-3 vote Monday night. […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness, Local Gov.

Law ups ante on problem properties, but a revision causes division

The Mayor Tim Keller administration and Albuquerque City Councilors widely agree on the issue if not every detail: Vacant and dilapidated properties across the city are a problem that needs to be dealt with. The City Council approved an updated nuisance abatement ordinance that was requested by the city on a 6-3 vote Monday night. […]