The City of Albuquerque accepted a $192,000 rebate check Friday for the electric city buses it has rolled out over the past five years. “We want to lead by example, and there are very few better examples than our Transit Department embracing EV technology,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a written statement. The check, which […]
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City receives nearly $200K for its use of electric buses
The City of Albuquerque accepted a $192,000 rebate check Friday for the electric city buses it has rolled out over the past five years. “We want to lead by example, and there are very few better examples than our Transit Department embracing EV technology,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a written statement. The check, which […]
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Treasurer to talk taxes with BernCo residents
Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce will be touring the county in November to discuss property tax bills and other issues with residents. Bearce, who is leaving office this year, will discuss how a tax bill is calculated, the treasurer’s role in county government and other topics. Attendees are encouraged to bring their 2024 tax bills, […]
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Treasurer to talk taxes with BernCo residents
Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce will be touring the county in November to discuss property tax bills and other issues with residents. Bearce, who is leaving office this year, will discuss how a tax bill is calculated, the treasurer’s role in county government and other topics. Attendees are encouraged to bring their 2024 tax bills, […]
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Teenager dies after being shot in the head in Rio Rancho
A shooting in Rio Rancho Oct. 30 left a 15-year-old fatally injured, according to family members and the Rio Rancho Police Department. Adrian Maestas Jr., a former student and football player at Rio Rancho High School, died Nov. 1, family members said. Maestas was taken to an area hospital, according to an Oct. 31 release […]
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Trump promises to “Drill baby, drill” during his campaign stop in ABQ
Former President Donald Trump, during a campaign stop in Albuquerque promised his New Mexico voter base more fracking, tighter border security and an end to so called “sanctuary cities.” He spoke for for about an hour and a half before promising to “make America great again,” and boarding his private plane headed to Henderson, Nevada. […]
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Trump promises to “Drill baby, drill” during his campaign stop in ABQ
Former President Donald Trump, during a campaign stop in Albuquerque promised his New Mexico voter base more fracking, tighter border security and an end to so called “sanctuary cities.” He spoke for for about an hour and a half before promising to “make America great again,” and boarding his private plane headed to Henderson, Nevada. […]
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City identifies $5M Gateway West operator
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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City identifies $5M Gateway West operator
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 — […]