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The Bernalillo County tax civil war: Assessor vs. Treasurer
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A legal fight over a short-term rental tax has escalated into a civil war inside the Bernalillo County government — and a Democratic primary battle in the background — pitting top financial officials against each other over millions in tax revenue and allegations of ethical misconduct. The dispute simmering between County…
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Is Albuquerque settling for slow 911 response times?
Even as emergency call volumes drop, the city’s proposed budget sets a 911 answer goal that remains significantly below national benchmarks
Albuquerque budget hearings kick off: Here’s how you can weigh in on how the city spends $1.47 billion
The City Council begins budget reviews this Thursday. Only two meetings allow public comment—find out which night your department is on the agenda.
The next time you dial 911 in ABQ, a drone might be the first responder
APD has logged over 2,300 automated flights to active crime scenes, but civil liberties advocates are raising the alarm over privacy risks
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History made: ABQ confirms the first female police chief and new safety director
The City Council unanimously approved Cecily Barker as Police Chief and Raul Bujanda as Executive Director of Public Safety to lead city reforms
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