Author Archives: Elizabeth McCall

The Albuquerque City Council on Wednesday is expected to consider approving a contract with a nonprofit organization to upgrade multiple low-income properties to make them more energy efficient. City councilors may also vote on a capital outlay request for a playground at the city’s balloon museum.  Upgrades for low-income apartments  If the contract with the […]

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Friday an investigation into the City of Albuquerque and the City Council in response to a complaint that alleges possible civil rights violations.  The Mountain View Coalition and the New Mexico Environmental Law Center filed the complaint May 2024, alleging that the council violated the federal Civil Rights Act […]

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Friday an investigation into the City of Albuquerque and the City Council in response to a complaint that alleges possible civil rights violations.  The Mountain View Coalition and the New Mexico Environmental Law Center filed the complaint May 2024, alleging that the council violated the federal Civil Rights Act […]

After her grandson was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease, Albuquerque City Councilor Renée Grout and her family were stunned to find the lack of research on the condition. Now they have created a $3 million fund in hopes of advancing research and treatments.  “We’re trying to not just fund this research, but bring awareness […]

After her grandson was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease, Albuquerque City Councilor Renée Grout and her family were stunned to find the lack of research on the condition. Now they have created a $3 million fund in hopes of advancing research and treatments.  “We’re trying to not just fund this research, but bring awareness […]

Albuquerque city councilors on Monday will kick off their first meeting of the year with a vote to elect the new City Council president. Councilors are also expected to vote on a proposal to improve the city’s housing voucher program, a proposal to make it easier for housing developments to get a green light and […]

Albuquerque city councilors on Monday will kick off their first meeting of the year with a vote to elect the new City Council president. Councilors are also expected to vote on a proposal to improve the city’s housing voucher program, a proposal to make it easier for housing developments to get a green light and […]

The story I’m most proud of from 2024 is one I wrote about tribal leaders’ winning input on Petroglygh-area developments.  During one of the first few Albuquerque City Council meetings I covered as a new reporter for City Desk ABQ, councilors passed legislation that allowed tribal consultation on developments in a certain area.  The approved […]

The story I’m most proud of from 2024 is one I wrote about tribal leaders’ winning input on Petroglygh-area developments.  During one of the first few Albuquerque City Council meetings I covered as a new reporter for City Desk ABQ, councilors passed legislation that allowed tribal consultation on developments in a certain area.  The approved […]

Albuquerque may have fewer people parking illegally now that a new automated parking enforcement system is coming to the city.  The City Council Monday approved a proposal to implement the new technology aimed at preventing people from evading parking meter charges or staying over the time limit.  Yes: Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Tammy […]