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Rail Trail money transfer becomes veto yo-yo

After lengthy debates and public comments that spanned two meetings, along with hand wringing over a mayoral veto, the Albuquerque City Council ended where it began regarding funding for two high profile projects. City councilors Monday night voted to override Mayor Tim Kellerโ€™s veto of the City Councilโ€™s decision to move funding from a high-profile, […]

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How many paramedics does it take to save a life?

Albuquerque fire officials are at odds with some city councilors about how best to deploy paramedics and the disagreement will likely spill into public view during Mondayโ€™s City Council meeting Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) recently announced new changes it says will mean better service and faster responses in high demand areas. Paramedics will be shifted […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government

How many paramedics does it take to save a life?

Albuquerque fire officials are at odds with some city councilors about how best to deploy paramedics and the disagreement will likely spill into public view during Mondayโ€™s City Council meeting Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) recently announced new changes it says will mean better service and faster responses in high demand areas. Paramedics will be shifted […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Local Government, Westside Albuquerque

Keller vows to kill funding shift from the Rail Trail to Westside sports complex

Mayor Tim Keller said he would veto the City Councilโ€™s decision to move funding from a high-profile, multi-use trail project to a planned sports complex project on the Westside after a group of Albuquerque residents pleaded with city councilors Wednesday night to reconsider.  The City Council approved the move during their Feb. 3 meeting. Councilors […]

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Keller vows to kill funding shift from the Rail Trail to Westside sports complex

Mayor Tim Keller said he would veto the City Councilโ€™s decision to move funding from a high-profile, multi-use trail project to a planned sports complex project on the Westside after a group of Albuquerque residents pleaded with city councilors Wednesday night to reconsider.  The City Council approved the move during their Feb. 3 meeting. Councilors […]

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Councilor wants answers on complaint of APD top brass

Albuquerque City Councilor Louie Sanchez last year asked the stateโ€™s Law Enforcement Certification Board to investigate Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina after he crashed his truck and failed to turn on his body camera. Almost six months later, Sanchez said he has not received an update.  Sanchez sent a letter to the boardโ€™s Chief […]

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Councilor wants answers on complaint of APD top brass

Albuquerque City Councilor Louie Sanchez last year asked the stateโ€™s Law Enforcement Certification Board to investigate Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina after he crashed his truck and failed to turn on his body camera. Almost six months later, Sanchez said he has not received an update.  Sanchez sent a letter to the boardโ€™s Chief […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government, Westside Albuquerque

Council to consider adding parks to the Westside

The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a bill Wednesday night to improve roads, run-down properties and add more infrastructure to certain areas on the cityโ€™s Westside. City councilors may also vote on a proposal to remove a section in the cityโ€™s charter that prohibits the city from building a performing arts center without […]