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After three police shootings in five days, City Councilor questions APD, ACS mental health response rules
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Imagine calling 911 for help during a mental health crisis only to have the encounter end in death. That happened in May when the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) shot and killed a man after his family called for help because he was threatening to harm himself. The shooting was…
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Albuquerque’s record $1.5 billion budget heads to the state, without Keller’s signature
Mayor Keller let the plan become law to secure worker raises and avoid resident fee hikes, but warned of an “overly-optimistic forecast”
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Why did the city cancel 311 on Sundays? Councilor quizzes mayor’s office after getting no answer
The city quietly cut the phone line to “optimize” staff, but a homeless helpline oversight has one councilor asking questions
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How a new zoning ordinance could send future Burque smoke shops up in smoke
The proposed bill would bring strict new distance and operating rules to dedicated vape and nicotine retailers across town
BernCo balanced its budget, expands free programs without raising taxes
Bernalillo County found a way to balance its budget without asking residents to pay more or give up services
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