By Rodd Cayton On the heels of one former law enforcement officer entering the race for mayor of Albuquerque, another says he may run. District 1 City Councilor Louie Sanchez Friday told CityDesk ABQ he’s exploring the idea of a mayoral run, though he cautioned that he had not yet made a final decision. “I’m […]
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Darren White announces run for ABQ mayor
By Andy Lyman and Matthew Reichbach — Darren White — a former Bernalillo County sheriff, state cabinet secretary and one of Mayor Tim Keller’s most vocal critics — announced Thursday afternoon that he would run for Mayor of Albuquerque. In an announcement video released Thursday, White called himself a fiscal conservative and vowed to crack […]
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Darren White announces run for ABQ mayor
By Andy Lyman and Matthew Reichbach — Darren White — a former Bernalillo County sheriff, state cabinet secretary and one of Mayor Tim Keller’s most vocal critics — announced Thursday afternoon that he would run for Mayor of Albuquerque. In an announcement video released Thursday, White called himself a fiscal conservative and vowed to crack […]
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University police bodycam bill headed to Senate floor
By Lauren Lifke, Daily Lobo Lawmakers voted Friday, Feb. 28 to advance to the Senate floor a bill that would explicitly require university police departments to use body cameras, after it was substituted for clarifying language. Sen. Joseph Cervantes (D-Las Cruces) proposed Senate Bill 505 after learning that the University of New Mexico Police Department […]
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University police bodycam bill headed to Senate floor
By Lauren Lifke, Daily Lobo Lawmakers voted Friday, Feb. 28 to advance to the Senate floor a bill that would explicitly require university police departments to use body cameras, after it was substituted for clarifying language. Sen. Joseph Cervantes (D-Las Cruces) proposed Senate Bill 505 after learning that the University of New Mexico Police Department […]
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The lowrider might be the state’s official car
An Albuquerque city councilor was in Santa Fe on Tuesday to help promote some of the state’s most notable icons: lowriders. City Council Vice President Klarissa Peña, who has repeatedly championed lowrider culture in Albuquerque, was at the Roundhouse to promote a memorial that would make the lowrider the official state car. The legislation is […]
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Bill to increase attorney’s fees in worker’s comp cases heads to House floor
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Susan Morée A bill to increase the amount of money lawyers receive for worker’s compensation cases passed unanimously on Monday in the House […]
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Bill to increase attorney’s fees in worker’s comp cases heads to House floor
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Susan Morée A bill to increase the amount of money lawyers receive for worker’s compensation cases passed unanimously on Monday in the House […]
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New Mexico’s housing costs, homelessness worse than other states
While virtually all U.S. states struggle with housing affordability and homelessness, the situation in New Mexico is worse than most. A few examples: The median price for a new home is $440,000 — a price that’s unaffordable for 82% of New Mexicans. Median rent is up 60% (versus 27% nationally) and homelessness is up 87% […]
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New Mexico’s housing costs, homelessness worse than other states
While virtually all U.S. states struggle with housing affordability and homelessness, the situation in New Mexico is worse than most. A few examples: The median price for a new home is $440,000 — a price that’s unaffordable for 82% of New Mexicans. Median rent is up 60% (versus 27% nationally) and homelessness is up 87% […]