The average Albuquerque home is 44 years old, and a lot of families can’t cover the big repair bills that come with aging houses. On Sept. 15, the City Council approved a program to help, passing the measure 5-3. The Preserving Albuquerque Through Critical Housing (PATCH) program will provide up to $75,000 in forgivable loans […]
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Contractors push back on immigrant detention center closures
The companies that manage the three New Mexico immigrant detention centers are pushing back against a new report that recommends closing those facilities due to concerns over the alleged mistreatment of detainees and unsafe conditions. Last week, the New Mexico Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released a report entitled “Civil Rights […]
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City Councilor Requests $2 million Emergency Fix to Keep Albuquerque Parks From ‘Dying’
Albuquerque families may soon see greener parks after City Councilor Dan Lewis introduced an emergency resolution to spend $2 million from city reserves on immediate turf replacement, saying budget cuts left fields patchy and overrun with weeds. The proposed resolution, R-25-183, introduced Aug. 18, targets parks citywide that are suffering from dead grass and weeds, making […]
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Bus routes along North Valley corridors to get more frequent service
Albuquerque city councilors voted to redesignate sections of Rio Grande, Indian School and Menaul boulevards as major transit corridors, a move that will pave the way for more frequent bus service along the North Valley routes over the next three years. The 7-2 council vote in early September on Resolution R-25-175, sponsored by Councilor Tammy […]
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Bernalillo County commissioners name new fire chief, vote to advance affordable housing
By Lauren Lifke The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners named a new fire chief at its meeting on Tuesday and voted in favor of three ordinances that will move the county toward acquiring more transitional and affordable housing. Outgoing Bernalillo County Fire Rescue Chief Greg Perez welcomed Chief Zach Lardy to fill his shoes at […]
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City council to vote on $800m+ spending, including fusion energy and homeless services
The Albuquerque City Council could vote Monday on more than $800 million in spending, including historic industrial bonds for a fusion energy facility and millions for homelessness programs that have faced intense scrutiny. At the Sept. 15 meeting, councilors are set to consider $776.6 million in industrial revenue bonds for Pacific Fusion LLC’s Mesa del […]
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Bernalillo County to host meeting on Coors Boulevard Safety Project
Bernalillo County will host a public meeting on Thursday to discuss safety improvements along one of the South Valley’s most dangerous roads. The open house will focus on the Coors Boulevard Pedestrian Safety Project, which targets the stretch between Gun Club and Blake Road. Since 2015, at least 18 people have died, 17 have been […]
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Albuquerque program helps people with disabilities find city jobs
A new city program designed to create employment opportunities for people with disabilities has achieved its first success, with one participant being hired as a full-time city employee after completing an internship. The Pathways to Public Service program, launched by the City of Albuquerque in partnership with LSG & Associates Inc., provides adults with disabilities […]
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Albuquerque city councilor accuses committee of ‘hiding’ fraud reports past legal deadline
More than two weeks past what he calls the legal deadline, Albuquerque District 5 City Councilor Dan Lewis is demanding the release of Inspector General reports on fraud, waste and abuse, accusing the city’s oversight committee of “hiding” public documents. Lewis sent a Sept. 3 letter demanding the Accountability and Government Oversight Committee convene by […]
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Albuquerque names Tingley Field Pavilion after former city councilor
The city of Albuquerque dedicated the pavilion overlooking Tingley Field playground to former City Councilor Adele Hundley on Friday, honoring her decades of public service and advocacy for the historic Barelas neighborhood. The dedication ceremony was part of the city’s “Stories of Us” initiative, which recognizes individuals whose contributions deserve permanent recognition in public spaces, […]