With worsening drought conditions and increased fire danger, the Edgewood Town Commission has enacted a temporary ban on certain fireworks just days ahead of the Fourth of July. During its most recent meeting, the commission approved Resolution 2025-029 (pages 73 & 74), declaring extreme or severe drought within the town and restricting the sale and […]
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City to test new mosquito spray in 3 neighborhoods. Is yours included?
This report was provided as a press release by the listed agency or public office which is responsible for its content. The City of Albuquerque is announcing it will be conducting a mosquito pesticide field trial in three Albuquerque neighborhoods starting in July with a total of six treatments. The three neighborhoods being treated during […]
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Trash, water and fireworks on the Edgewood agenda
By Andrea Vasquez The Edgewood Town Commission will hold its next regular meeting on June 24, with key decisions on town services and public safety on the agenda. Commissioners are expected to hold discussions on the proposed Solid Waste and Water Utility ordinances. The Solid Waste Ordinance aims to establish clear guidelines for trash service, […]
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Sandoval Commission to consider new chief hire
By Rodd Cayton Christopher Bagley is on the verge of climbing to the top rank at Sandoval County Fire and Rescue, the department he started his career with in 2005. County commissioners Wednesday are set to promote Bagley from deputy chief to fire chief, following the recommendation of a selection committee. According to the agenda, […]
Posted inCorrales Comment, Housing & Homelessness, Local Government
How loud is too loud?
The Corrales Village Council will take up that question Tuesday evening while considering changes to the noise ordinance. The village’s ordinance isn’t enforceable as is and fails to protect neighbors from noises emanating from Corrales Road establishments that feature live music several nights a week, resident Sabine Shurter said. She said noise from the location […]
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Corrales advances on two key grants to improve parks and public safety
The Village of Corrales is moving forward on two grant-funded projects aimed at enhancing public safety and recreational space. The first grant will support the development of Salce Park, a planned open space designed to provide low-maintenance recreation opportunities for residents. While the Village has already been awarded funding for the project, final approval is […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Housing & Homelessness, Local Government, Westside Albuquerque
Cates opens in-district office
State Rep. Kathleen Cates said the June 18 grand opening at her legislative office was more than just another ribbon-cutting ceremony. Cates, who represents House of Representatives District 44, said the event marked a historic change for New Mexico. Since gaining statehood in 1912, the state had never had legislative district offices. That means citizens […]
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Bernalillo County may take action to rebuke Trump administration
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 Vice Chair Adriann Barboa are scheduled to introduce the resolution during the County Commission meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The draft resolution lists actions that […]
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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 general, previously held by Melissa Santistevan, was put on leave for her final remaining months after finding out that nine reports were not made public. […]
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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 the bill’s scope. The City Council passed the amended “Intoxicating Hemp Products” ordinance June 2, aiming to close a legal loophole and protect kids from […]