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By Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ Bernalillo County has its next manager. County commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday night to make Cindy Chavez the county’s top administrator. “I really believe that Cindy Chavez possesses the skill and know-how to be a truly transformative leader,” Commission Vice-Chair Eric Olivas said. “Somebody that can take us to the […]

By Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ Help could be on the way for residents of the Carñuel area. Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday approved an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that will bring about a study of the groundwater around Carnuel. Commissioner Eric Olivas said after the meeting that anecdotal reports from residents […]

This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the authors. Commissioner Adriann Barboa represents District 3 which includes the SE heights, UNM, and the International District. Commissioner Eric Olivas represents District 5 including much of the NE Heights, Uptown, the Foothills and the East Mountains. Editor’s Note: The Behavioral Health Authority Ordinance will be considered for final action at tonight’s […]

Carnuel, a census-designated place in Tijeras Canyon, received $2.15 million for water improvement projects from the 2024 capital outlay bill. Carnuel’s outdated well and septic systems have caused the community to be exposed to poor water quality.  On March 6, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed off on the $2.15 million in appropriations in the 2024 […]

The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is investigating claims that some members of the Bernalillo County Commission have violated meeting rules.  In a letter dated April 24, and addressed to County Manager Julie Morgas Baca and Attorney Ken Martinez, the NMDOJ said, “Based on the materials reviewed, there are indications that deliberations on public […]

Bernalillo County is planning multiple sustainability projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, address climate pollution and improve traffic safety and walking and biking trails.  Two of these projects will be focused in the East Mountains and the South Valley in Albuquerque and will include a pedestrian and bicycle safety action plan, stormwater infrastructure and energy […]

For 35 years the East Mountain Food Pantry has served its community in locations that were never designed to serve as a food pantry. Starting in a two-bedroom home and then moving to its current location, which was previously a feed store, the organization has faced operational challenges, but those will soon fade as the […]

County Commissioner Eric Olivas, who represents the East Mountains and neighborhoods in Albuquerque’s Far Heights and foothills. His office provided the following updates to recent legislation before the commission. FR 2023-112  One-Time Appropriations Passed 3-2 Sponsored by Commissioner Olivas this resolution allocated nearly $20 million from surplus county general fund dollars to many one-time projects in Bernalillo […]