Safety improvements, traffic congestion relief and economic development are among the goals of a transportation bond package on the ballot this election. The ballot question seeks authorization for almost $10.7 million in spending on more than a dozen transportation projects. The largest amount for any of the items is $2 million for the third phase […]
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County asking voters for $10.7M in transportation bonds
Safety improvements, traffic congestion relief and economic development are among the goals of a transportation bond package on the ballot this election. The ballot question seeks authorization for almost $10.7 million in spending on more than a dozen transportation projects. The largest amount for any of the items is $2 million for the third phase […]
BernCo Commission could allow elected officials to become staffers
A proposal to allow former Bernalillo County elected officials to get a job with the county immediately after leaving office might have a rocky road to passage. County commissioners Tuesday agreed to publish a possible amendment to the county code that would do away with the current one-year “cooling-off period” — that’s how long a […]
BernCo Commission could allow elected officials to become staffers
A proposal to allow former Bernalillo County elected officials to get a job with the county immediately after leaving office might have a rocky road to passage. County commissioners Tuesday agreed to publish a possible amendment to the county code that would do away with the current one-year “cooling-off period” — that’s how long a […]
Smooth Operator
Folks are lined up to ride the tram to Sandia Peak at 9 a.m. on a windy Wednesday in October. If riders are lucky, they might get the operator sporting an infectious smile, long black hair with bleached blond tips pulled back by his Sandia Peak Tramway bandana. “So you folks are gonna get ready […]
Smooth Operator
Folks are lined up to ride the tram to Sandia Peak at 9 a.m. on a windy Wednesday in October. If riders are lucky, they might get the operator sporting an infectious smile, long black hair with bleached blond tips pulled back by his Sandia Peak Tramway bandana. “So you folks are gonna get ready […]
Torrance County commissioner responds to public comments from immigration nonprofit groups
During the Oct. 9 Torrance County Commission meeting, Commissioner Sam Schropp read a statement venting his frustration with some immigration nonprofit groups that had provided statements during public comment regarding the contract between the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Torrance County Commission voted unanimously Sept. 25 to […]
Torrance County commissioner responds to public comments from immigration nonprofit groups
During the Oct. 9 Torrance County Commission meeting, Commissioner Sam Schropp read a statement venting his frustration with some immigration nonprofit groups that had provided statements during public comment regarding the contract between the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Torrance County Commission voted unanimously Sept. 25 to […]
Election 2024: The United States can survive a lot
If one were to take their news solely from the presidential candidates, it could be believed that the U.S. economy is on the brink of collapse. New home buyers will require a $25,000 down payment from the government. Restaurant waitstaff must be freed from the burden of taxes on their tips. American workers and companies […]
Election 2024: The United States can survive a lot
If one were to take their news solely from the presidential candidates, it could be believed that the U.S. economy is on the brink of collapse. New home buyers will require a $25,000 down payment from the government. Restaurant waitstaff must be freed from the burden of taxes on their tips. American workers and companies […]

