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By Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ Bernalillo County firefighters could be brought under new rules that permit off-duty cannabis use, though there’s a small chance it could put the county’s ambulance license at risk and cost $900,000 a year in ambulance revenue. On the agenda for Tuesday’s County Commission meeting is a change to the […]

By Rodd Cayton Bernalillo County officials Tuesday will unveil the first draft of its South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan. According to a county news release, the goal is to establish  mixed-use centers along Coors — a major Westside thoroughfare — enhancing housing diversity, economic opportunities and promoting a safer, multi-modal streetscape. The plan outlines […]

By Rodd Cayton Bernalillo County officials Tuesday will unveil the first draft of its South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan. According to a county news release, the goal is to establish  mixed-use centers along Coors — a major Westside thoroughfare — enhancing housing diversity, economic opportunities and promoting a safer, multi-modal streetscape. The plan outlines […]

By Rodd Cayton Many residents of the South Valley’s Mountain View community have felt neglected in the past, as development in the area has seemingly occurred without their consideration. The next sector development plan for the area will be different, county representatives said Thursday night. County officials and consultant Sites Southwest hosted a kick-off meeting […]

By Rodd Cayton Many residents of the South Valley’s Mountain View community have felt neglected in the past, as development in the area has seemingly occurred without their consideration. The next sector development plan for the area will be different, county representatives said Thursday night. County officials and consultant Sites Southwest hosted a kick-off meeting […]

By Damon Scott, City Desk ABQ City officials said late last year that encampment sweeps would be suspended during an annual count of those experiencing homelessness, who are living on the street or in shelters. The agreement was to be in effect from Jan. 23 to Jan. 29 — meant to ensure that scores of […]

By Damon Scott, City Desk ABQ City officials said late last year that encampment sweeps would be suspended during an annual count of those experiencing homelessness, who are living on the street or in shelters. The agreement was to be in effect from Jan. 23 to Jan. 29 — meant to ensure that scores of […]

By Elizabeth McCall Mayor Tim Keller Thursday afternoon vetoed the City Council’s decision to move funding from a high-profile, multi-use trail project to a planned sports complex project on the Westside after a group of Albuquerque residents pleaded with city councilors Wednesday night to reconsider.  In his veto message, Keller said he still supports the […]

By Elizabeth McCall Mayor Tim Keller Thursday afternoon vetoed the City Council’s decision to move funding from a high-profile, multi-use trail project to a planned sports complex project on the Westside after a group of Albuquerque residents pleaded with city councilors Wednesday night to reconsider.  In his veto message, Keller said he still supports the […]

By Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ Gabriella Durán Blakey is now set to lead Albuquerque Public Schools through June 2028.  The APS Board of Education Wednesday night voted to extend Blakey’s contract by two years, citing the district’s progress toward key goals. Board members discussed the possible extension in an executive session, then returned to […]