Bernalillo County Commissioners this week approved an ordinance that will breathe new life into a Near North Valley apartment complex. During its Tuesday meeting, commissioners authorized the issuance of $33 million in project revenue bonds to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of the 160-unit St. Anthony’s Plaza. “The housing shortage has become a primary focus, […]
Author Archives: Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of City Desk ABQ. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
Posted inSandoval County, Uncategorized
Letter to the Editor: East Mountain High School is Thriving
Submitted by Trey Smith, East Mountain High School Executive Director East Mountain High School is proud to be a community of innovation and curiosity, where students are empowered to explore their passions, embrace challenges, and achieve excellence. Recognized as a Spotlight School, the highest designation awarded by the New Mexico Public Education Department, EMHS is a model […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Local Gov.
Employee of ABQ nonprofit alleges sexual assault by supervisor
A former employee of Albuquerque’s Crossroads for Women alleges her supervisor at the time sexually assaulted her in his office last year. The allegations are contained in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Second Judicial District Court by Albuquerque law firm Huffman Wallace & Monagle. Another lawsuit filed last month alleges the same man sexually […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Local Gov.
Employee of ABQ nonprofit alleges sexual assault by supervisor
A former employee of Albuquerque’s Crossroads for Women alleges her supervisor at the time sexually assaulted her in his office last year. The allegations are contained in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Second Judicial District Court by Albuquerque law firm Huffman Wallace & Monagle. Another lawsuit filed last month alleges the same man sexually […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Local Gov., New Mexico State Gov.
UNM Health won’t endorse behavioral health Medicaid waiver plan
A proposal to stabilize scores of New Mexicans at risk of institutionalization or jail due to severe mental health issues has bounced around the Homeless Coordinating Council’s (HCC) agenda for months: Should the group vote on whether to endorse what is now proposed state legislation before University of New Mexico Health System representatives weigh in? […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Local Gov., New Mexico State Gov.
UNM Health won’t endorse behavioral health Medicaid waiver plan
A proposal to stabilize scores of New Mexicans at risk of institutionalization or jail due to severe mental health issues has bounced around the Homeless Coordinating Council’s (HCC) agenda for months: Should the group vote on whether to endorse what is now proposed state legislation before University of New Mexico Health System representatives weigh in? […]
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Los Vecinos CC to Get a New Skate Park
By The Independent Staff At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Bernalillo County Commission approved construction to rebuild the Los Vecinos Community Center Skate Park. Chair Eric Olivas sponsored the initiative, which was funded through the county’s general funds. This project aims to replace the current modular metal skate park with a new poured-in-place skate park […]
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County Casitas Restrictions Loosened
By Rodd Cayton More Bernalillo County residents can now build casitas on their properties, after county commissioners Tuesday approved zoning changes. Zoning administrator Maggie Gould said the measure will simplify the approval process for owners of one-acre or larger lots, and allow owners of smaller lots to seek special permits to erect casitas. She said […]
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County Casitas Restrictions Loosened
By Rodd Cayton More Bernalillo County residents can now build casitas on their properties, after county commissioners Tuesday approved zoning changes. Zoning administrator Maggie Gould said the measure will simplify the approval process for owners of one-acre or larger lots, and allow owners of smaller lots to seek special permits to erect casitas. She said […]
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A Walking Testimony
This story was originally published in The Paper. By Michael Hodock Kyndal Edwards has long dreamed of walking across the United States. He just didn’t plan for the dream to unfold the way it has. At 31 years old, he’s already done a whole lot of living, and a lot of it has been unpleasant. […]