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Six months of lawsuits left Albuquerque with a $4.38 million tab
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Mayor Tim Keller sent two overdue quarterly litigation reports to the City Council last month, revealing $4.38 million in lawsuit settlements over six months, including a case in which a police SWAT operation burned down a family’s home and killed a teenage boy hiding inside. At its Sept. 21…
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Fed up Albuquerque renters put new city protections to the test
Fiebelkorn’s new renter protections are being put to work as apartment tenants push for safer housing
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‘Is the City the Grinch?’ Councilor slams decision to cancel Luminaria Bus Tour
Councilor Joaquin Baca slams the sudden end to a 70-year tradition, warning the move hurts working families and creates safety risks in Old Town
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Planning mistake puts Sunport overnight shelter’s future in limbo
The shelter can remain open until the City Council approves its formal findings, despite the council rejecting its permit
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Can New Mexico, not Blackstone, just buy PNM? It turns out, we can’t. Here’s why.
Opponents of the Blackstone purchase encourage state purchase of PNM
Heinrich, breaking with most Dems., will vote yes on Mullin to lead DHS
Luján will vote against Sen. Mullen
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