It looks like the long wait could soon be over. After many months of searching, the city’s Health, Housing & Homelessness Department (HHH) has identified a nonprofit to oversee operations at the city’s Gateway West facility — Chicanos Por La Causa. Officials submitted a $5 million contract that will now be considered by the City […]
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BernCo housing bonds aimed at fighting housing shortage
Bernalillo County officials have in recent years recognized a need for more housing. They have helped developers secure financial incentives to build and asked state legislators to invest in solutions to the housing shortage. Now, they’re asking voters to approve $1.7 million in general obligation bonds for public housing projects. Most of the money — […]
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BernCo housing bonds aimed at fighting housing shortage
Bernalillo County officials have in recent years recognized a need for more housing. They have helped developers secure financial incentives to build and asked state legislators to invest in solutions to the housing shortage. Now, they’re asking voters to approve $1.7 million in general obligation bonds for public housing projects. Most of the money — […]
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ABQ Trump visit draws criticism and praise
Former President Donald Trump’s announced visit to Albuquerque Thursday has been met with both excitement and derision from notable local politicos. Trump, campaigning for a second term, is due to stop at CSI Aviation near the Albuquerque International Sunport between rallies in Wisconsin and Nevada. The Republican Party of New Mexico is billing Trump’s visit […]
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ABQ Trump visit draws criticism and praise
Former President Donald Trump’s announced visit to Albuquerque Thursday has been met with both excitement and derision from notable local politicos. Trump, campaigning for a second term, is due to stop at CSI Aviation near the Albuquerque International Sunport between rallies in Wisconsin and Nevada. The Republican Party of New Mexico is billing Trump’s visit […]
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City says criticism about proposed Downtown investments is unfounded
As the City of Albuquerque continues to push for two initiatives officials say will help revitalize the Downtown area, a prominent property owner and frequent critic of Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says he isn’t buying it. Keller announced his plans for a new business improvement district (BID) and tax increment financing (TIF) at a press […]
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City says criticism about proposed Downtown investments is unfounded
As the City of Albuquerque continues to push for two initiatives officials say will help revitalize the Downtown area, a prominent property owner and frequent critic of Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says he isn’t buying it. Keller announced his plans for a new business improvement district (BID) and tax increment financing (TIF) at a press […]
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Albuquerque Community Safety subject of Harvard case study
Albuquerque’s search for a better way of handling crises on its streets has drawn the attention of Harvard Business School. The organization recently studied the creation of Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS), a third plank in the city’s emergency response strategy, along with the police and fire departments. That examination resulted in a new case study […]
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Albuquerque Community Safety subject of Harvard case study
Albuquerque’s search for a better way of handling crises on its streets has drawn the attention of Harvard Business School. The organization recently studied the creation of Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS), a third plank in the city’s emergency response strategy, along with the police and fire departments. That examination resulted in a new case study […]
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Trump expected to visit Albuquerque Thursday
Former President Donald Trump will visit Albuquerque on Thursday, according to the Republican Party of New Mexico. The Republican Party of New Mexico announced Sunday on X — formerly known as Twitter — that Trump will campaign in Albuquerque on Thursday at noon but a location has not been released. Ash Soular, a spokesperson for […]