U.S. intel officials blame Russia for fake video that smeared Tim Walz

By David Nakamura, The Washington Post (c) 2024 U.S. intelligence officials on Tuesday said Russians seeking to disrupt the U.S. elections created and helped amplify fake videos and other false content last week that alleged abusive conduct by Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz. The content, which included false allegations that Walz had acted inappropriately with […]

Councilors uphold mayor’s veto on resolution that would limit his influence on charter changes

On Monday several Albuquerque city councilors changed their vote on a resolution the panel approved two weeks ago — which would have given the council more power to influence charter changes — after Mayor Tim Keller vetoed the bill. The Charter Review Task Force convenes nearly every 10 years to evaluate the city’s charter and […]

Councilors uphold mayor’s veto on resolution that would limit his influence on charter changes

On Monday several Albuquerque city councilors changed their vote on a resolution the panel approved two weeks ago — which would have given the council more power to influence charter changes — after Mayor Tim Keller vetoed the bill. The Charter Review Task Force convenes nearly every 10 years to evaluate the city’s charter and […]

Council approves proposal to create citywide AI policy

The City of Albuquerque is one step closer to having an artificial intelligence policy after city councilors approved a proposal to convene a group of experts from city departments to develop an AI policy.  The proposal — sponsored by Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine — passed by a 7-2 vote.  [YES: Joaquín Baca, Dan […]

Council approves proposal to create citywide AI policy

The City of Albuquerque is one step closer to having an artificial intelligence policy after city councilors approved a proposal to convene a group of experts from city departments to develop an AI policy.  The proposal — sponsored by Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine — passed by a 7-2 vote.  [YES: Joaquín Baca, Dan […]

Councilors, residents and parents of man fatally shot by police call out APD

Emotions were high at the Albuquerque City Council chambers Monday night when the parents of the man Albuquerque police officers fatally shot last week pleaded for justice and change.  Fred and Bernadette Garcia, parents of Matthew “Solo” Garcia, told the council that police “didn’t have to kill him.”  “He was a great father, a great […]

Councilors, residents and parents of man fatally shot by police call out APD

Emotions were high at the Albuquerque City Council chambers Monday night when the parents of the man Albuquerque police officers fatally shot last week pleaded for justice and change.  Fred and Bernadette Garcia, parents of Matthew “Solo” Garcia, told the council that police “didn’t have to kill him.”  “He was a great father, a great […]

Councilors approve campaign finance changes

Albuquerque city councilors on Monday finally decided how much public financing future council and mayoral candidates will get.  During their last two meetings, councilors debated and deferred a proposal, sponsored by Councilor Joaquín Baca, to clean up campaign finance sections of the city’s charter. Without any discussion Monday night, councilors approved the proposal on a […]