The Rio Rancho Governing Body will accept the city’s fiscal year 2025 audit and consider issuing more than $63 million in water and wastewater system bonds during its regular meeting Thursday. The FY2025 audit, conducted by Hinkle + Landers, returned unmodified opinions on both financial statements and federal awards with no findings in any category […]
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Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval County
Sandoval County Commission to address DWI programs, bond rates, hospital update
The Sandoval County Board of Commissioners will convene Wednesday to consider grant applications for DWI prevention and treatment programs, hear a presentation on recently issued bonds and receive updates on the regional medical center. The commission’s regular meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 11, will take place at the Administrative Building Commission Chambers, 1500 Idalia […]
Posted inLocal Government, Town of Bernalillo
Improved ISO rating fuels public safety in Bernalillo with new fire position
The Bernalillo Town Council unanimously approved adding a firefighter position to the department Monday, funded by an increase in state Fire Protection Fund revenues. The council voted 3-0 to approve a resolution that authorizes transferring $104,008.92 from the general fund to cover personnel costs for the new position. Town Treasurer Terri Gray presented the ordinance, […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government
NM United stadium stuck in extra time as legal battle reaches the Court of Appeals
Jesse Jones, City Desk ABQ — The proposed New Mexico United stadium has been delayed as the team’s plan for a new home at Balloon Fiesta Park sits in the state appeals process, awaiting assignment to a three-judge panel. Because of the legal delay, United would not move into a new stadium until 2028 at […]
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Education, Local Government
Fall finals after Christmas? APS seeks public input on next school calendars
Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ — Albuquerque Public Schools families have an opportunity to help district leaders decide on a potentially radical calendar change. An APS survey now open is part of the district’s efforts to create calendars far enough in advance to help families plan around school dates. The survey offers a pair of […]
Posted inTown of Bernalillo
Bernalillo Town Council to consider adding firefighter position
The Bernalillo Town Council will meet Monday to consider adding a firefighter position and approving a related budget transfer. The council’s regular meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 829 Camino del Pueblo. The meeting will also be available remotely via Microsoft Teams. The proposed resolution would add one firefighter position and authorize […]
Posted inCorrales
Corrales officials warn residents of email scam targeting planning and zoning applicants
Village officials are warning residents about a sophisticated email scam targeting people who have recently submitted planning and zoning applications. The fraudulent emails impersonate village email addresses and officials, including the planning and zoning administrator, according to Cadence Mosher, Corrales Planning and Zoning coordinator. Scammers typically request payments exceeding $4,000 through wire transfers, Mosher said. […]
Posted inLocal Government, Route 66 Independent
Torrance County extends ICE detention contract day after Legislature votes to ban such agreements
By Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico — The Torrance County Commission met for about two minutes Wednesday morning to extend an agreement allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to continue housing detainees at its local jail, a little more than 12 hours after the New Mexico Senate voted to ban such agreements. The Torrance County […]
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government
Why Albuquerque can’t agree on short-term rentals, even as illegal listings grow
The Albuquerque City Council rejected a proposal Monday night to limit short-term rentals, marking the third time in three years a version of the policy has failed. The 5-4 vote defeated Ordinance O-26-5, which would have required 100-foot buffer zones between rental properties. The measure failed despite last-minute changes to narrow the scope and delay […]
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Local Government
Short Agenda, big decisions: ABQ Council to weigh rentals, Q&A and budget report
The Albuquerque City Council meets at 5 p.m. Mon. with a short agenda that includes final votes on two key ordinances: one affecting short-term rentals and another on how councilors question Mayor Tim Keller’s administration. The meeting also includes a report on first-quarter finances, which shows revenues $5.1 million above projections. The proposed short-term rental […]