This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org Prior to 2013, Albuquerque had an election system that allowed a minority of voters to elect a candidate even if a strong majority of voters wanted someone else. In most elections, like for state legislature or governor or county commission, there […]
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What to expect: City councilors to debate charter changes and immigrant friendly policy
Proposals to change the city charter and the immigrant friendly policy will dominate the agenda for the Albuquerque City Council meeting on Monday. Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn told City Desk ABQ the meeting would “quite possibly be the worst council meeting on the planet,” and will be “a long one.” HOW TO PARTICIPATE: WHEN: 5 p.m. […]
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How do raises for Bernalillo County employees compare to surrounding areas?
Bernalillo County employees are getting pay raises that a spokesperson says will make their wages competitive with what people are making in similar areas. The 10% increase comes after the human resources department conducted market research to determine how well the county is paying its workers compared to 16 nearby cities and counties, as well […]
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Photos: Albuquerque Community Safety shows off new digs
The city department formed in 2021 that’s charged with, among other things, responding to situations involving those who are experiencing homelessness has a new home. Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) is now located in a 10,800-square-foot facility at 1210 San Mateo Blvd. SE, just northwest of its previous location at the Gateway Center at Gibson Health […]
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New Mexico judge grants Mark Zuckerberg’s request to be dropped from child safety lawsuit
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN / Associated Press A New Mexico judge on Thursday granted Mark Zuckerberg’s request to be dropped from a lawsuit that alleges his company has failed to protect young users on its social media platforms from sexual exploitation. The case is one of many filed by states, school districts and parents against […]
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Letter to the Editor: R-45 Undermines Public Safety and Erodes Community Trust
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org As soon as Monday, the Albuquerque City Council will consider amending our city’s long-established immigration protection policies under the auspices of public safety. But this misguided amendment will have the exact opposite effect, weakening police work while opening the door […]
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City summer lunch program returns
Albuquerque is once again stepping up to make sure local youths get fed even though school is out. The city’s summer lunch program will begin distributing meals June 3. The effort will be expanded to parks on June 5 and to Albuquerque community centers on June 17. Meals will be served for one hour on […]
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Rio Rancho Billion Dollar Solar Project Nears Completion
Rio Rancho is about to become a major renewable energy source for New Mexico as work on a billion-dollar, two-phase solar project nears completion. Clēnera, a privately held renewable energy company based in Boise, Idaho, is the developer of the Atrisco Solar and Quail Ranch Solar projects located just north of Double Eagle II Airport. […]
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NM to Offer $5 Million in Teacher Loan Forgiveness
The New Mexico Higher Education Department announced applications are open for a program that will forgive some student loans for New Mexico teachers. The state’s Teacher Loan Repayment Program is accepting applications until Aug. 1. New Mexico licensed teachers working in high-need fields and schools statewide may be eligible for up to $6,000 per year […]
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Primary Season Isn’t Over, But General Election Issues Are Taking Shape
A natural outcome of certain states moving their presidential primaries earlier in the year is that for those states with later primaries, primary election turnout is often dismal. That will likely be the case in New Mexico in 2024 where both presidential frontrunners have locked in their delegate count and there are few contested primary […]