City Council withdraws bill that proposed to increase construction workforce

A proposal that was initially pitched as a way to increase the construction workforce while saving money on city-contracted projects was withdrawn from consideration during a City Council meeting Monday night.  After hearing criticism from industry members, Councilor Dan Champine changed his stance on his bill that would have required city construction contractors to dedicate […]

ABQ Council president grills Keller administration over Trump bill

After former President Donald Trump campaigned in Albuquerque last week with an unpaid bill from the city for his previous visit, City Council President Dan Lewis blasted Mayor Tim Keller’s administration about consistency when it comes to charging for other campaign events.  Trump stopped in Albuquerque on Oct. 31 at CSI Aviation, near the Albuquerque […]

ABQ Council president grills Keller administration over Trump bill

After former President Donald Trump campaigned in Albuquerque last week with an unpaid bill from the city for his previous visit, City Council President Dan Lewis blasted Mayor Tim Keller’s administration about consistency when it comes to charging for other campaign events.  Trump stopped in Albuquerque on Oct. 31 at CSI Aviation, near the Albuquerque […]

ABQ City Council set to consider administration accountability measures, possible shelter contract

Albuquerque city councilors are expected to consider two proposals during their meeting Monday that would require more accountability from Mayor Tim Keller’s administration. Councilors may also vote on a $5 million operator contract for the city’s Gateway West Facility — an overnight shelter for those experiencing homelessness.  New social media rules Councilors will consider a […]

ABQ City Council set to consider administration accountability measures, possible shelter contract

Albuquerque city councilors are expected to consider two proposals during their meeting Monday that would require more accountability from Mayor Tim Keller’s administration. Councilors may also vote on a $5 million operator contract for the city’s Gateway West Facility — an overnight shelter for those experiencing homelessness.  New social media rules Councilors will consider a […]

City receives nearly $200K for its use of electric buses

The City of Albuquerque accepted a $192,000 rebate check Friday for the electric city buses it has rolled out over the past five years. “We want to lead by example, and there are very few better examples than our Transit Department embracing EV technology,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a written statement. The check, which […]

City receives nearly $200K for its use of electric buses

The City of Albuquerque accepted a $192,000 rebate check Friday for the electric city buses it has rolled out over the past five years. “We want to lead by example, and there are very few better examples than our Transit Department embracing EV technology,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a written statement. The check, which […]

City identifies $5M Gateway West operator

It looks like the long wait could soon be over. After many months of searching, the city’s Health, Housing & Homelessness Department (HHH) has identified a nonprofit to oversee operations at the city’s Gateway West facility — Chicanos Por La Causa. Officials submitted a $5 million contract that will now be considered by the City […]