By Kevin Hendricks A new chapter is set to begin on the city’s Westside with the acquisition of the historic Unser family property at Central and Unser. The City is planning to transform the landmark, deeply rooted in racing history and local pride, into a cultural and community hub. Public input is being sought to […]
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ABQ council set to consider Mayor’s proposed budget
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilors will consider Mayor Tim Keller’s proposed budget Monday evening, but they will also weigh several other matters, including a possible pause in new fiber internet installation permits. A proposed resolution would halt construction on fiber internet installations until the City Council creates new standards for the activity. The city […]
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Budget crunch time
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilors continue to work through building a spending plan for fiscal year 2026. They’ll get more scrutinous after Thursday evening as they fine-tune adjustments to Mayor Tim Keller’s $1.5 billion proposed budget. All nine councilors make up the budget-focused Committee of the Whole. The overall budget, including all revenue sources, […]
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County ethics board finds hiring of former clerk violated rules. But there isn’t much they can do about it.
By Rodd Cayton A board looking into the Bernalillo County Treasurer’s Office Tuesday found Linda Stover broke county ethics rules when she accepted a deputy treasurer position the day after her term as county clerk ended. However, the Code of Conduct Review Board noted the matter is in state district court and clarified that its […]
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Council to review Keller’s budget proposal
By Rodd Cayton The public is invited again Thursday to give input on Albuquerque’s fiscal year 2026 budget. Mayor Tim Keller last month proposed a $1.5 billion spending plan, which City Councilors are now reviewing. Meeting as the Committee of the Whole, all nine councilors will take public input regarding the budget and capital improvements […]
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Library advocates want budget increase
By Rodd Cayton Public library advocates Monday went to bat again for their cause, urging the Albuquerque City Council to boost it as the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget takes shape. Mayor Tim Keller’s proposed budget includes about $16.54 million for libraries, which is down about $49,000 from fiscal year 2025. Janet Saiers, who sits […]
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USFS says fall, winter prescribed burns are extinguished
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Estancia residents asked to conserve water amid well issues
By Hannah Grover The Town of Estancia is asking residents to conserve water because the well is not producing enough to meet demands. Estancia posted a notice on social media and its website this week alerting residents to the situation and asking them to conserve water. The Town Board of Trustees met with community members […]
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WildEarth Guardians: Oil and gas spills in New Mexico amount to a ‘deluge’
<img width="1200" height="876" src="https://nm.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-1-1200×876-1.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://nm.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-1-1200×876-1.jpg 1200w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/02/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-1-300×219.jpg 300w, https://nm.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-1-1024×747-1.jpg 1024w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/02/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-1-768×561.jpg 768w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/02/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-1-780×569.jpg 780w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/02/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-1-400×292.jpg 400w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/02/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-1-706×515.jpg 706w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/02/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-1.jpg 1370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" data-attachment-id="1662532" data-permalink="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/rer_oilgasnewmexico01-2/" data-orig-file="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/02/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-1.jpg" data-orig-size="1370,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"5.6","credit":"Roberto E. Rosales","camera":"NIKON D750","caption":"Pictured is […]
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Your questions about State Fairgrounds changes, answered
Bernalillo County residents have had a lot of questions about proposals to make changes to the State Fairgrounds. The county put together answers for the most frequently asked questions. “The neighborhoods surrounding the state fairgrounds are active and know the solutions needed for the area. This can be the opportunity to make it happen,” Bernalillo County […]