Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday voted to give themselves and the public more time to consider legislation. The commission voted 4-1 to extend the notice for meeting agendas from three to five days. That means the agenda for a Tuesday meeting will be published the prior Thursday. County officials have generally posted agendas on Fridays, though […]
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State fairgrounds discussion off BernCo agenda
A high profile item originally set for Tuesday’s Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners meeting has been removed from the agenda. Commissioners were due to discuss the formation of a tax increment development district (TIDD) as part of possible updates to the state fairgrounds, but the item was pulled after supporters in the New Mexico Legislature […]
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BernCo registration board clears voter list
Byline: by Rodd Cayton The voter rolls in Bernalillo County are shipshape, county officials have announced. The county Board of Registration convened Tuesday to confirm a thorough review of voter rolls and approved necessary updates in accordance with New Mexico state election laws. “The Board of Registration plays an essential role in safeguarding the electoral […]
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BernCo defends closed meetings to NMDOJ
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What’s closed in ABQ on Presidents Day
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BernCo commissioners delay decision on Topgolf incentives
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BernCo board may have violated state law while investigating possible ordinance violation
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County Commission considering cutting funds for Topgolf
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Albuquerque’s most famous Trout is frustrated about the conditions at Tingley Beach
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