By Damon Scott Freddie Sedillo is still in contact with gang members who are involved in stabbings, shootings and drugs — but now it’s to convince them to step away from the chaos. The 52-year-old said his background, which includes decades in prison and almost six years in solitary confinement, makes his plea more powerful […]
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City to host ‘Defend ABQ Town Hall’
By Matthew Reichbach The City of Albuquerque will hold a “Defend ABQ Town Hall” with city leaders including Mayor Tim Keller this Sunday. The town hall will include a discussion on how the City of Albuquerque is dealing with funding cuts, job cuts and other actions by the Donald Trump administration. Albuquerque has a large […]
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City to host ‘Defend ABQ Town Hall’
By Matthew Reichbach The City of Albuquerque will hold a “Defend ABQ Town Hall” with city leaders including Mayor Tim Keller this Sunday. The town hall will include a discussion on how the City of Albuquerque is dealing with funding cuts, job cuts and other actions by the Donald Trump administration. Albuquerque has a large […]
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Baca proposes new fund for cultural improvements
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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Baca proposes new fund for cultural improvements
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. […]