Nichole Rogers says she’s going to use her experience inside and outside the system to help her constituents. Rogers was tabbed by voters in a Dec. 12 runoff election as […]
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Bernalillo County Commission faced a packed agenda at its first meeting of the year
Bernalillo County commissioners took care of some New Years business Tuesday evening when they elected Commissioner Barbara Baca to continue her role as Chair. Commissioner Eric Olivas will be second […]
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New Year brings big bucks for Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County will start off its New Year by picking a new chairperson, spending some money to acquire property to house a voter machine warehouse and accepting millions in opioid […]
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Keller’s air quality veto stands
Albuquerque’s new-look City Council decided not to press the issue of Mayor Tim Keller’s veto of legislation related to changes to the local air quality authority at the Jan. 8 […]
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Over 7,700 people weigh in on APS superintendent search
With new board members sworn in last week, the new Albuquerque Public Schools Board is tackling the daunting task of searching for a new superintendent. Whoever the board choses will […]
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New City Council could be rocky for Mayor Tim Keller
Tough negotiations with the new city council are in the forecast for Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller. The composition of the new Council does not appear to be in the Mayor’s favor, yet there could be some surprises.
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Solomon Peña co-defendant pleads guilty to interfering in electoral process
One of the three defendants facing federal charges for his part in a series of shootings targeting the homes of local lawmakers last year pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to conspiracy, […]
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New Mexico justices hear challenge but make no quick decision on health ban on guns in parks and playgrounds
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press | SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Advocates for gun rights urged the New Mexico Supreme Court on Monday to block emergency orders by Gov. Michelle […]
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APS Celebrates the Class of 2024 Selfless Seniors
For 16 years, the Albuquerque Public Schools Education Foundation has partnered with photographer Frank Frost to identify and celebrate remarkable high school students singled out for their dedication to school […]
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Bernalillo County Commission Updates
County Commissioner Eric Olivas, who represents the East Mountains and neighborhoods in Albuquerque’s Far Heights and foothills. His office provided the following updates to recent legislation before the commission. FR […]