by Rodd Cayton Mayor Tim Keller said a Donald Trump administration action terminating federal funding for a local business assistance organization is an attack on New Mexico’s diversity. Keller has […]
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It’s budget time in Albuquerque again
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller proposed a $1.5 billion city budget for fiscal year 2026 earlier this month, kicking off the annual budget process in the city. Now, […]
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Mayor’s proposed budget calls for 1,100 cops
By Rodd Cayton Mayor Tim Keller’s proposed budget returns to a recurring theme: Albuquerque needs to have more police officers on the streets. The $1.9 billion spending plan goes before […]
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Keller slams Trump immigration order
The Donald Trump administration stepped up its attempt to make state and local governments help with enforcing immigration laws with another executive order this week. The executive order prompted a […]
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City council looking at federal housing cuts
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilors will soon consider an action plan required to secure federal housing aid. One councilor, however, is concerned about when and whether the city will […]
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Food drive seeks to restock shelves for needy APS students
By Rodd Cayton With supplies dwindling, operators of a program serving Albuquerque Public Schools’ neediest students are asking community members to spring into action to fight hunger. APS Activities will […]
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Keller, White lead in earliest days of qualifying for public financing
By Matthew Reichbach Those seeking the position of Mayor of Albuquerque could begin gathering signatures and collecting qualifying contributions for public financing last Saturday. In the first week, three candidates […]
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Film studio, supplement expansions approved by council
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilors approved a pair of economic development projects expected to bring dozens of jobs to the city’s west side. Mesa Media Group got the OK […]
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Regents’ affirmative action policy changes take effect
By Lily Alexander, The Daily Lobo Changes to two Regents’ policies on affirmative action at the University of New Mexico went into effect Tuesday, April 15. The revisions largely remove UNM’s commitment […]
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City Council approves funding for two housing projects
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilors are continuing to try to reduce a housing shortage in the city that has reached the level of thousands of units. Monday night, the […]