Bernalillo County residents may soon be able to build casitas on their property and see food trucks in new areas. County Commissioners Tuesday will consider those items as well as a deal that could spur improvements to a Near North Valley apartment complex. One proposed item includes amendments to the county’s comprehensive zoning ordinance that […]
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.
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Award-Winning Musician to Perform at Mountainair Hall of Excellence Pinto Bean Dance
The Town of Mountainair announced award-winning award-winning country artist Nathaniel Krantz will take the stage at the Mountainair Hall Of Excellence Pinto Bean Dance in March. The free, all-ages show set for March 29 will run from 8 p.m. to midnight at Dr. Saul Community Center. The dance will feature lively music and plenty of […]
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Want to help ABQ’s homeless? Here’s three uncommon ways
The city operates a volunteer portal for residents to get involved — including in homelessness efforts — but there are other, perhaps not-so-common, options for Burqueños who want to help. Here are three to consider. Help with a more accurate count To secure critical federal funds for homelessness initiatives, the New Mexico Coalition to End […]
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Want to help ABQ’s homeless? Here’s three uncommon ways
The city operates a volunteer portal for residents to get involved — including in homelessness efforts — but there are other, perhaps not-so-common, options for Burqueños who want to help. Here are three to consider. Help with a more accurate count To secure critical federal funds for homelessness initiatives, the New Mexico Coalition to End […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Mountainair Property Owners Now Responsible for Keeping Town Clean and Safe
The Town of Mountainair has adopted a property maintenance ordinance designed to ensure the community remains clean, safe and welcoming for all residents. The ordinance sets guidelines that hold property owners responsible for following to help keep the town beautiful and free from hazards. According to Mayor Peter Nieto, the guidelines include maintaining weeds to […]
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City hopes for state support — in the form of money — as session approaches
Mayor Tim Keller wants lawmakers to shell out money for a sizable list of city legislative priorities that include public safety, housing and homelessness and the ongoing construction of the Rail Trail development. He announced the requests Wednesday, less than two weeks before state lawmakers meet in Santa Fe for a 60-day session Jan. 21. […]
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City hopes for state support — in the form of money — as session approaches
Mayor Tim Keller wants lawmakers to shell out money for a sizable list of city legislative priorities that include public safety, housing and homelessness and the ongoing construction of the Rail Trail development. He announced the requests Wednesday, less than two weeks before state lawmakers meet in Santa Fe for a 60-day session Jan. 21. […]
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New County manager says collaboration is the key to success
Cindy Chavez is the new Bernalillo County manager, but sees her job as part of a partnership with local, state and federal governments, with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of the people who live here. Chavez, formerly a member of the Santa Clara County (California) Board of Supervisors, started her job as county […]
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New County manager says collaboration is the key to success
Cindy Chavez is the new Bernalillo County manager, but sees her job as part of a partnership with local, state and federal governments, with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of the people who live here. Chavez, formerly a member of the Santa Clara County (California) Board of Supervisors, started her job as county […]
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Councilors press mayor’s staff on COVID-bonuses
City councilors Monday night took aim at Mayor Tim Keller’s administrative staff over an independent report that found pandemic-relief money may have been improperly used to provide employee bonuses. Councilor Dan Lewis last week sent a letter to New Mexico U.S. Alexander Uballez, notifying his office of alleged discrepancies found by the city’s Office of […]