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ABQ has more than 150 vacant positions on advisory boards and commissions

by Andy Lyman

Boards and commissions act as advisory bodies helping local governments make decisions on important issues — whether that is advocating for visual arts or affordable housing.  But many of Albuquerque’s boards and commissions are short members.  Nearly 80% of Albuquerque’s boards and commissions have empty seats — ranging from one vacant position to 10. Of […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety, Housing & Homelessness, NM State Gov., Syndicated

Housing looms large in governor’s Albuquerque town hall

by Katy Barnitz

By Austin Fisher At the second of a series of town hall meetings on Monday night, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham heard from members of the public for six hours. In an auditorium at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, locals raised issues ranging from difficulty finding mental health treatment, unfair or unlawful […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness

Advisory board alleges city ‘violates the autonomy, dignity, and rights’ of those experiencing homelessness 

by Katy Barnitz

As Albuquerque grapples with stubbornly high housing costs and an increase in people living on the streets, a city board says there’s more reason for concern. The city’s unhoused population also faces widespread discrimination, stigma and exclusion — often from city employees or city contractors.  The Albuquerque Human Rights Board published its preliminary findings last […]

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Breaking: Security officer shot at Coronado Mall, says APD

by patabqnews

Albuquerque Police responded to Coronado Mall around 1 p.m. Friday afternoon and found a security officer suffering from a gunshot wound. APD officers were nearby enough to identify and follow the suspect who was apprehended following a brief foot pursuit. Officers saw the driver discard a gun which was later recovered. Spokesman Gilbert Gallegos identified […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Features, Housing & Homelessness

Combatting the ‘not in my backyard’ attitude

by Andy Lyman

The priorities of the South San Pedro Neighborhood Association wouldn’t be strange to other neighborhoods across Albuquerque: Increased safety and cleanliness, small business support, increased engagement with residents and elected officials. But its recent focus on housing solutions and services for those experiencing homelessness is less common. Affordable housing and overnight shelter projects often face […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.

Government transparency group sues jail over video showing abuse of an inmate

by Andy Lyman

The New Mexico Foundation of Open Government (NMFOG) is suing Bernalillo County after not releasing a video showing a detention officer attacking an inmate, who later died as a result of the injuries.  NMFOG is a New Mexico nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that serves the open government interests of the public, business community, elected officials, journalists […]

Posted inLocal Gov.

County seeks volunteers for new Behavioral Health Advisory Board

by Elise Kaplan

Join Bernalillo County’s effort to transform mental health care by applying for its newly established Behavioral Health Advisory Board. The board’s goal is to help the county build a comprehensive and community-based behavioral health system. The board was created after commissioners passed a law that set up the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Authority. Read more […]

ABQ RIDE offers bonuses to new hires

by Elise Kaplan

The city’s Transit Department is looking for mechanics, drivers and safety workers to join ABQ RIDE and it’s offering sign-on bonuses to help fill vital positions. The department is also aiming to recruit Albuquerque Police Department transit safety officers to support the city’s transit operations. “We couldn’t keep the wheels turning and the buses on […]