The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners will consider several affordable housing proposals and recognize the outgoing fire chief during their administrative meeting Tuesday night. The commission is scheduled to vote on a $500,000 appropriation to support Family Promise’s purchase of two triplexes for transitional housing, according to the meeting agenda released Friday. Vice Chair […]
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Bernalillo County names new fire chief after nationwide search, stays close to home for hire
Bernalillo County has appointed Zachary Lardy as its new fire chief following a nationwide search that drew 28 candidates from across the country, county officials announced Friday. Lardy, who has served 19 years with Bernalillo County Fire Rescue, including five years as deputy chief, will lead more than 300 personnel across 14 districts, according to […]
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Albuquerque expands security camera grant program to two more areas
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller announced Friday the expansion of a security camera grant program to East Downtown and South Broadway, building on what officials say has been a successful pilot program in the downtown area. The Community Connect Security Camera Grant Program will provide up to $20,000 per property to businesses that install security cameras […]
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Demolition clears way for new development on state trust land in Albuquerque
New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller launched demolition of an abandoned auto shop building on Wednesday as part of ongoing efforts to revitalize the East Central Avenue corridor. The former Bill’s Auto building at 10408 Central Ave. SE sits on state trust land and has been vacant […]
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Quezada sues to remove Teresa Garcia from city council ballot
By Lauren Lifke Former Bernalillo County commissioner Steven Michael Quezada filed a lawsuit Wednesday to remove Teresa Garcia from the Albuquerque City Council Ballot as he alleges she failed to submit the 500 valid petition signatures required for ballot placement, according to a news release. Garcia, who is running for city councilor of District 3 […]
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Albuquerque honors police, fire dogs with new park signs
The city has installed new signs at dog parks honoring local service dogs that have worked alongside police officers and firefighters to protect the community. The Parks & Recreation Department placed the first two signs at Vista del Norte Dog Park and Westgate Dog Park on Thursday, with plans to install signs at eight additional […]
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Bernalillo County launches Labor Day weekend Uber discount program
Bernalillo County is partnering with Uber to offer discounted rides during Labor Day weekend as part of an anti-impaired driving campaign spanning three New Mexico counties. The initiative provides residents with up to $10 credit per trip for a maximum of two Uber rides from 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, through 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. […]
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Albuquerque halts road construction during major events to ease traffic
The city will pause road construction projects in key areas during three major events this fall and winter to reduce traffic congestion for visitors and residents. The Department of Municipal Development announced Thursday it will halt construction around the State Fair grounds beginning Sept. 4, marking the start of seasonal moratoriums that will also cover […]
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Candidates officially file for elections, here’s who’s on the ballot
Dozens of candidates filed to run for various offices in Bernalillo County on Monday, the filing deadline for the upcoming municipal and local elections. Mayor of Albuquerque Seven candidates filed to run for mayor: Mayling Armijo, Louie Sanchez, Alex Uballez, incumbent TimKeller, Daniel Chavez, Eddie Varela and Darren White. Albuquerque City Council District 1: Stephanie […]
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Albuquerque, Bernalillo County to receive $80 million for housing, homelessness programs
Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will receive $80 million for housing and homelessness projects as part of a statewide initiative to expand affordable housing and reduce homelessness, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday. The funding is part of a $120 million statewide allocation announced earlier this month, with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ Office […]