Lewis says budget oversight was appropriate, complaint is “frivolous”
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Posted inNM State Gov.
State to offer $100,000 loans to rapidly expand child care centers to meet universal care deadline
New Mexico officials outlined plans Wednesday to expand child care access and improve program quality as the state prepares to implement universal child care beginning Nov. 1. The Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council discussed several initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s child care system during its meeting in Silver City, including a newly […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
Beloved giraffe at Albuquerque Zoo dies at 22
Buccaneer, a 22-year-old reticulated giraffe who charmed millions of visitors at the ABQ BioPark over nearly two decades, was euthanized Thursday due to declining mobility from arthritis, zoo officials announced. The giraffe, affectionately known as “Bucc,” was the third-oldest male giraffe in any Association of Zoos and Aquariums facility and lived well beyond the median […]
Posted inBernalillo County
New recovery center opens in Bernalillo County, expanding behavioral health services
Bernalillo County opened a new outpatient recovery center Friday, expanding access to substance use disorder treatment services for residents seeking help. The Bernalillo County Recovery Support Center, located at 517 Cardenas Dr. SE, hosted an open house to showcase its intensive outpatient therapy services. The facility is operated by Endorphin Power Company through a contract […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety
Albuquerque opens New Mexico’s first Trauma Recovery Center
Albuquerque opened New Mexico’s first Trauma Recovery Center on Sunday, creating a centralized hub for violence intervention and trauma-informed services that city officials say represents a new approach to public safety. The facility, operated by the city’s Albuquerque Community Safety Department, serves as headquarters for the Violence Intervention Program division and offers services including peer […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
After 27 years, ABQ’s Uptown Connect housing project gets green light
About 11,000 people head to work in Uptown every day, but only about 100 can afford to live there. That imbalance has lingered for decades. On Thursday, Sept. 25, Mayor Tim Keller said the city will finally move forward with Uptown Connect, a $120 million project that has been stalled for 27 years. The development […]
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico
All three Democratic hopefuls for governor support medical compacts
The three candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for governor say that they back the idea of having New Mexico join interstate medical compacts, an item that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-NM, hopes the Legislature will take up in the upcoming special session. On Thursday, one of the Democratic hopefuls for governor, Bernalillo County District Attorney […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov, New Mexico
New Mexico officials sound alarm on potential health coverage losses if tax credits lapse
Elected officials in New Mexico warn that unless a series of federal tax credits are extended before the end of the year, consumers purchasing health insurance on the individual marketplace could see dramatic hikes in prices. In 2021, Congress passed the Enhanced Premium Tax credits, which expanded the size of and eligibility for refundable tax […]
Posted inLocal Gov.
City committee backs memorial supporting federal public lands
An Albuquerque City Council committee unanimously approved a measure Thursday supporting continued federal oversight of public lands in the area, timing the vote just ahead of National Public Lands Day. The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee advanced Memorial M-25-5, which expresses the council’s backing for federal stewardship of lands, including the Sandia Ranger District […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
Exclusive: Pacific Fusion on why they chose ABQ for $1 billion fusion research campus
Pacific Fusion is bringing a $1 billion fusion energy campus to Albuquerque, adding more than 200 permanent high-paying jobs, nearly 1,000 construction jobs, and new momentum for New Mexico’s push to become a national leader in advanced energy technology. The California company’s move, confirmed in an exclusive interview with CityDesk, marks one of the biggest […]