Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Lawsuit Takes on Green Building Rules By Dan Mckay Journal Staff Writer Albuquerque's green building code is getting national attention — from opponents. A coalition of national industry groups and local companies has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block much ... full story 07/08/08
Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Mayor Brings in New Team By Dan Mckay Journal Staff Writer Mayor Martin Chávez cited the tough economy and financial challenges at City Hall on Monday as he announced a reshuffling of his top executives. The reorganization brings Irene Garcia out of retirement to serve ... full story 07/08/08
Saturday, June 28, 2008 Send Money By Dan Mckay Journal Staff Writer Michael Wiener, who is running unopposed for a seat on the Bernalillo County Commission, contacted 22 county employees through their government e-mail accounts this week to solicit donations to help pay off his campaign debt ... full story 06/27/08
Thursday, June 26, 2008 Sign Cases Consolidated By Dan Mckay And Colleen Heild Journal Staff Writer City Hall says it won’t stop enforcing the rules on campaign sign violations, but it will streamline the process so political candidates and others don’t have to appear in court over and over ... full story 06/25/08
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Mayor Chided for Land Deal By Dan Mckay Journal Staff Writer There might be a revenue crunch, but there was no shortage of heated rhetoric at City Hall on Tuesday as Councilor Debbie O’Malley blasted Mayor Martin Chávez over the way he handled the purchase of a balloon ... full story 06/24/08
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Compatible companions By Dan Mckay Journal Staff Writer Single buff male, loves hiking and fine dining, eager to please, seeks long-term relationship. Meet J.D., part German shepherd and totally ready for a home. He’s part of a new program at the Animal Humane ... full story 06/23/08
Saturday, June 21, 2008 City Hall Veteran Had Best Be Up to the Task By Dan McKay Of the Journal Ed Adams, a 19-year veteran of City Hall and a world-class rifleman in his spare time, has an outstanding reputation for getting things done. He presided over construction of Isotopes Park, for example ... full story 06/20/08
Friday, June 20, 2008 City Zoning Inspector's Car Windows Smashed By Dan McKay Journal Staff Writer A city zoning inspector who handed out numerous citations involving political signs found the windows of her car broken out, police said Thursday. The car, which is the city vehicle used by zoning ... full story 06/19/08
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Council Votes To Look Into Arena By Dan McKay Journal Staff Writer Plans to build a massive hotel and events center Downtown got a solid boost from city councilors late Monday. The council voted 7-2 in favor of spending about $700,000 to analyze whether the project is ... full story 06/17/08