By Rachel Pannett, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Yelp disabled comments for a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania where former president Donald Trump manned the fry station during a weekend campaign stop, after the restaurant’s Yelp page was hit by a flurry of politicized reviews. “Went to this McDonalds to try the new chicken big Mac and […]
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McDonald’s where Trump served fries hit with flurry of bad Yelp reviews
By Rachel Pannett, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Yelp disabled comments for a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania where former president Donald Trump manned the fry station during a weekend campaign stop, after the restaurant’s Yelp page was hit by a flurry of politicized reviews. “Went to this McDonalds to try the new chicken big Mac and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]