Those living on Albuquerque’s streets need medical attention and connection to services just like anyone else. One of the most effective ways to forge a lasting connection with the vulnerable population is through street outreach: Setting up in areas of the city where those experiencing homelessness tend to congregate. Street outreach initiatives are also important […]
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Hands-on help: UNM, Albuquerque Community Safety take to the streets
Those living on Albuquerque’s streets need medical attention and connection to services just like anyone else. One of the most effective ways to forge a lasting connection with the vulnerable population is through street outreach: Setting up in areas of the city where those experiencing homelessness tend to congregate. Street outreach initiatives are also important […]
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BernCo commissioners delay decision on Topgolf incentives
Topgolf International Inc. will need to wait about a month to see whether its request to change its economic development agreement with Bernalillo County gets approved. Commissioners on Tuesday chose to defer their decision until March 11, giving them more time to study and gather information about the company’s compliance with the original agreement. Marcos […]
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BernCo commissioners delay decision on Topgolf incentives
Topgolf International Inc. will need to wait about a month to see whether its request to change its economic development agreement with Bernalillo County gets approved. Commissioners on Tuesday chose to defer their decision until March 11, giving them more time to study and gather information about the company’s compliance with the original agreement. Marcos […]
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BernCo commissioners delay decision on Topgolf incentives
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County commission confirms its official support of two state bills
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners officially threw its support behind two pieces of state legislation that aim to open up primary elections and raise wages for workers involved in projects supported by economic development incentives. . Commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday evening in favor of a resolution supporting House Bill 6, which would require companies […]
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County commission confirms its official support of two state bills
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners officially threw its support behind two pieces of state legislation that aim to open up primary elections and raise wages for workers involved in projects supported by economic development incentives. . Commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday evening in favor of a resolution supporting House Bill 6, which would require companies […]
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NMDOJ looking at possible Open Meetings Act violation by City Council
The New Mexico Department of Justice is looking into whether the Albuquerque City Council violated the state’s open meeting law after city councilors met behind closed doors to discuss potential litigation, without specifying to the public what the litigation was. City Desk ABQ filed a complaint with the state Department of Justice on Nov. 11, […]
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NMDOJ looking at possible Open Meetings Act violation by City Council
The New Mexico Department of Justice is looking into whether the Albuquerque City Council violated the state’s open meeting law after city councilors met behind closed doors to discuss potential litigation, without specifying to the public what the litigation was. City Desk ABQ filed a complaint with the state Department of Justice on Nov. 11, […]
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Terminated contract delays opening of ‘life-saving’ Gateway unit
Officials overseeing the city’s flagship Gateway Center and its network of projects, designed to provide services for those experiencing homelessness, have lately experienced complications with operators and contracts. The most recent snag will result in the delayed opening of what officials have said for many months is a critical and “life-saving” gap in service — […]