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Why Burqueños might feel safer on buses
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueños riding public transit may be feeling safer lately as new ABQ Ride data shows security calls across the transit system are dropping even while ridership continues to grow. Data reviewed by City Desk from ABQ Ride’s third-quarter report shows safety calls dropped 21% from last year, averaging 1,871…
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After mayor warns of budget woes, Council OK’s city’s biggest budget ever
The Council greenlights a historic $1.5 billion plan after a battle with the mayor over funding shifts
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Councilors will push $15 min. wage, increased tipped wage to meet affordability crisis
A proposed ordinance would push minimum pay past the state’s for the first time in six years
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Council says it found $11 million budget error by mayor. He says they don’t understand the budget.
Albuquerque’s executive and legislative branches are clashing over a multi-million dollar discrepancy in the FY27 budget
Council introduces changes to mayor’s budget, restoring cut positions and striking fees on residents
The city of Albuquerque is one step closer to passing a budget for the fiscal year beginning in July.
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