by Rodd Cayton A pair of lobbyists for the City of Albuquerque said the city saw some success in its priorities in the just-concluded legislative session, but that uncertainty in the federal budget and frustration on the part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham could see the Roundhouse reopened for business twice this year. Al Park, […]
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Your questions about State Fairgrounds changes, answered
City Desk ABQ Staff report Bernalillo County residents have had a lot of questions about proposals to make changes to the State Fairgrounds. The county put together answers for the most frequently asked questions. “The neighborhoods surrounding the state fairgrounds are active and know the solutions needed for the area. This can be the opportunity […]
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Rent control advocates vow to try again next year
By Damon Scott New Mexico’s prohibition on rent control will stay in place for at least another year after a bill to repeal it didn’t make it to lawmakers for a vote. The 60-day New Mexico legislative session came to an end Saturday, and along with it, the fate of hundreds of bills. Advocates say […]
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Rent control advocates vow to try again next year
By Damon Scott New Mexico’s prohibition on rent control will stay in place for at least another year after a bill to repeal it didn’t make it to lawmakers for a vote. The 60-day New Mexico legislative session came to an end Saturday, and along with it, the fate of hundreds of bills. Advocates say […]
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Bernalillo County projects received almost $300M in state funding
By Hannah Grover Bernalillo County entities, including the City of Albuquerque, could receive a combined total of $293.6 million of funding for capital outlay projects. Capital outlay is awarded each year during the legislative session to assist local governments and other entities with projects such as infrastructure and construction. The local governments and other entities […]
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Bernalillo County projects received almost $300M in state funding
By Hannah Grover Bernalillo County entities, including the City of Albuquerque, could receive a combined total of $293.6 million of funding for capital outlay projects. Capital outlay is awarded each year during the legislative session to assist local governments and other entities with projects such as infrastructure and construction. The local governments and other entities […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico State Gov.
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 […]