By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquín Baca says residents of the Duke City are ready for new beautification and recreation projects. Baca, who represents Albuquerque’s District 2, introduced an ordinance that would ask voters to fund new community improvements through a gross receipts tax increase. He said the city can address ongoing concerns about […]
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Council passes law targeting city’s ‘bad actor’ landlords
By Damon Scott There’s new hope for scores of renters in Albuquerque who face issues such as a lack of running water, a lack of hot water, substandard heating and cooling, front doors that don’t lock, appliances that don’t work, pest infestation and unsafe stairwells. The Albuquerque City Council unanimously passed legislation Monday night that […]
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Council passes law targeting city’s ‘bad actor’ landlords
By Damon Scott There’s new hope for scores of renters in Albuquerque who face issues such as a lack of running water, a lack of hot water, substandard heating and cooling, front doors that don’t lock, appliances that don’t work, pest infestation and unsafe stairwells. The Albuquerque City Council unanimously passed legislation Monday night that […]
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Is getting high on hemp about to be illegal in ABQ? City councilor pushes ban to close the THC “loophole”
Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis introduced legislation to ban synthetic hemp products from sale in Albuquerque. The legislation would ban the advertisement, sale, manufacture or distribution of synthetic cannabinoids with over 0.3% THC. Under the ordinance, stores that sell non-intoxicating hemp products would be required to post signs that say “sale of intoxicating hemp products […]
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Is getting high on hemp about to be illegal in ABQ? City councilor pushes ban to close the THC “loophole”
Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis introduced legislation to ban synthetic hemp products from sale in Albuquerque. The legislation would ban the advertisement, sale, manufacture or distribution of synthetic cannabinoids with over 0.3% THC. Under the ordinance, stores that sell non-intoxicating hemp products would be required to post signs that say “sale of intoxicating hemp products […]
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What to expect from city council on Monday
The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a proposal Monday night that would ensure Albuquerque renters’ urgent complaints involving unsafe or deteriorating conditions are prioritized. City councilors may also vote on a proposal to make the appeal process for city developments more affordable and a proposal to include more specificity in the city’s budget. […]
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What to expect from city council on Monday
The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a proposal Monday night that would ensure Albuquerque renters’ urgent complaints involving unsafe or deteriorating conditions are prioritized. City councilors may also vote on a proposal to make the appeal process for city developments more affordable and a proposal to include more specificity in the city’s budget. […]
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City councilor putting capital projects in constituents’ hands
An Albuquerque city councilor is giving her constituents a say on how to spend money from the state Legislature for improvements in her district as a way to ensure the money is used toward what the community wants. “This is also about building trust with the community, that they can give us their feedback and […]
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City councilor putting capital projects in constituents’ hands
An Albuquerque city councilor is giving her constituents a say on how to spend money from the state Legislature for improvements in her district as a way to ensure the money is used toward what the community wants. “This is also about building trust with the community, that they can give us their feedback and […]
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Councilor, city want quicker resolution to urgent renter complaints
The longer it takes to resolve complaints involving unsafe or deteriorating conditions, the greater likelihood Albuquerque’s renters will experience health issues or displacement. Officials say it’s a circumstance that often drains time and money from both tenants and the city. Such complaints include plumbing issues (no running water, no hot water), pest infestations and inadequate […]