By Patrick Lohman, Source NM — The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government announced Tuesday it is suing the state Department of Public Safety for what it calls a “pattern and practice” of delaying or denying news organizations’ access to public records. https://sourcenm.com/briefs/nm-open-government-group-sues-department-of-public-safety-for-public-records-delays-denials/This story is republished from Source NM, a part of States Newsroom, the […]
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Vandalized store windows? City launches 3rd round of help, but mostly only in select neighborhoods
The City of Albuquerque is once again offering to repair broken windows for businesses that are victim of vandalism — but the offer is good only for business in a handful of neighborhoods. According to program requirements reviewed by City Desk, the city will reimburse owners for 80% of the cost of replacement, up to […]
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City honors Clara Padilla Andrews’ historic female Hispanic leadershiop
This report is compiled from information submitted by the City of Albuquerque, which is responsible for the content. The City of Albuquerque has renamed the Singing Arrow Child Development Center to the Clara Padilla Andrews Early Learning Center, honoring the lifelong contributions of a pioneering New Mexican leader dedicated to equity, education, and community empowerment. Padilla-Andrews has long been […]
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State moving to expedite food bank aid amid SNAP benefit suspension, governor says
New Mexico is preparing to quickly distribute millions of dollars to food banks, as federal monthly food assistance benefits are expected to cease in November if the government shutdown continues. Gov. Michelle Lujan Griusham said in a press release on Saturday that her administration is considering every legal and administrative option to address the situation […]
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How a city councilor finally located Jayvon Givan’s remains after hitting dead ends with APD
Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers spent weeks trying to locate the remains of Jayvon Givan, hitting dead ends, until she asked Councilor Joaquín Baca for help. Baca found the remains in “literally five minutes,” Rogers said during the council meeting Monday, Oct. 20. The discovery comes more than two weeks after City Desk reported that […]
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Furloughed in Albuquerque? Here’s how to defer your water & other utility bill
The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is joining other utilities in offering a break to furloughed federal workers, allowing them to defer water bill payments without penalties as the government shutdown enters its fourth week. The Water Authority announced Oct. 21 that it will let furloughed federal employees defer payments without late fees or […]
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New Mexicans to see insurance rate hikes 35% – 52% on exchange plans in January, but state subsidies help some buyers
By Jesse Jones, with research assistance from Noah Gollin – About 75,000 New Mexicans who buy coverage through the state’s health insurance exchange will see health insurance rates increase between 35% and 52% starting in January, though state subsidies could help mitigate those increases for lower income families. Earlier this year, the State’s Superintendent of […]
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ABQ fast-tracks solar permits as credits canceled by “Big, Beautiful Bill” are set to expire at year-end
Albuquerque homeowners wanting to install solar panels at home had better hurry before federal incentives canceled by President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” expire in December. Fortunately for procrastinators, the city is here to help. The City Council voted unanimously on Monday, Oct. 20, to fast-track residential solar permits through the end of 2025, helping residents […]
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Councilors question timing of “Gateway” rebrand of city’s “Juniper Flats” hotel converted to senior housing
City Councilors on Monday, Oct. 20, urged the Keller administration to rethink its plan to rebrand the under-renovation Juniper Flats senior apartments after signage with the “Juniper Flats” project name was already installed. During the City Council’s question-and-answer period, District 9 City Councilor Renée Grout said the new name could make the permanent affordable housing […]
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Major votes on deck for Albuquerque seniors, cyclists
The Albuquerque City Council could vote Monday, Oct. 20, on millions in senior housing bonds, expanded bicycle safety rules and a new downtown redevelopment plan. The meeting agenda had not been finalized as of Friday morning, but recent filings suggest councilors may take up initiatives that have been developing for months. Potential items include senior […]