By Elizabeth McCall, City Desk ABQ While a local transparency expert applauds Albuquerque’s City Clerk’s Office’s initiatives to reduce its backlog of public records requests — which the office receives thousands of each month — she says “there shouldn’t be any backlog at all.” The City Clerk’s Office received 14,000 public records requests under the […]
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ABQ city clerk celebrates drop in records request backlog
By Elizabeth McCall, City Desk ABQ While a local transparency expert applauds Albuquerque’s City Clerk’s Office’s initiatives to reduce its backlog of public records requests — which the office receives thousands of each month — she says “there shouldn’t be any backlog at all.” The City Clerk’s Office received 14,000 public records requests under the […]
BernCo’s new weed policy could cause revenue complications
By Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ Bernalillo County firefighters could be brought under new rules that permit off-duty cannabis use, though there’s a small chance it could put the county’s ambulance license at risk and cost $900,000 a year in ambulance revenue. On the agenda for Tuesday’s County Commission meeting is a change to the […]
BernCo’s new weed policy could cause revenue complications
By Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ Bernalillo County firefighters could be brought under new rules that permit off-duty cannabis use, though there’s a small chance it could put the county’s ambulance license at risk and cost $900,000 a year in ambulance revenue. On the agenda for Tuesday’s County Commission meeting is a change to the […]
Feedback sought on Coors development plan
By Rodd Cayton Bernalillo County officials Tuesday will unveil the first draft of its South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan. According to a county news release, the goal is to establish mixed-use centers along Coors — a major Westside thoroughfare — enhancing housing diversity, economic opportunities and promoting a safer, multi-modal streetscape. The plan outlines […]
Feedback sought on Coors development plan
By Rodd Cayton Bernalillo County officials Tuesday will unveil the first draft of its South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan. According to a county news release, the goal is to establish mixed-use centers along Coors — a major Westside thoroughfare — enhancing housing diversity, economic opportunities and promoting a safer, multi-modal streetscape. The plan outlines […]
Public participation key to new Mountain View plan
By Rodd Cayton Many residents of the South Valley’s Mountain View community have felt neglected in the past, as development in the area has seemingly occurred without their consideration. The next sector development plan for the area will be different, county representatives said Thursday night. County officials and consultant Sites Southwest hosted a kick-off meeting […]
Public participation key to new Mountain View plan
By Rodd Cayton Many residents of the South Valley’s Mountain View community have felt neglected in the past, as development in the area has seemingly occurred without their consideration. The next sector development plan for the area will be different, county representatives said Thursday night. County officials and consultant Sites Southwest hosted a kick-off meeting […]
City says sweeps paused for homeless count, but counters cry foul
By Damon Scott, City Desk ABQ City officials said late last year that encampment sweeps would be suspended during an annual count of those experiencing homelessness, who are living on the street or in shelters. The agreement was to be in effect from Jan. 23 to Jan. 29 — meant to ensure that scores of […]
City says sweeps paused for homeless count, but counters cry foul
By Damon Scott, City Desk ABQ City officials said late last year that encampment sweeps would be suspended during an annual count of those experiencing homelessness, who are living on the street or in shelters. The agreement was to be in effect from Jan. 23 to Jan. 29 — meant to ensure that scores of […]