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Patrick Padilla Report
Bernalillo County Treasurer Patrick Padilla says it’s all in fun — mimicking a Native American accent with one employee and allegedly referring to others as “stupida.” But a three-person panel... Read more »
Redflex: ABQ Owes $4.5M
The company that ran Albuquerque’s red-light camera system says it’s entitled to another $4.5 million from the city — its share of more than $13 million in unpaid citations. The... Read more »
More of ABQ to Get Recycling Carts
Another 21,000 homes in Albuquerque will get blue recycling carts next month as part of City Hall’s effort to expand its curb-side recycling program. About 11,000 customers already have the... Read more »
BernCo Hires New Deputy Manager
Vince Murphy, a former chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, has been hired as the new deputy county manager for community services. Murphy will join Bernalillo County next... Read more »
County Approves Drug Program, Solar Project
Bernalillo County commissioners unanimously approved an agreement today aimed at reviving a residential treatment program for pregnant women battling drug or alcohol abuse. The agreement calls for the county’s Department... Read more »
City Hall Affirms $50M Paseo Contribution
Albuquerque’s plan to contribute $50 million toward rebuilding the Paseo del Norte interchange now has bipartisan support. The City Council voted without opposition late Monday to reserve about $3 million... Read more »
Mayor Proposes Changes to Police Oversight
Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry is asking the City Council to adopt 17 recommendations aimed at improving the Police Oversight Commission. The commission hears citizen complaints about police officers. Berry wants... Read more »
County to Propose up to $5M for Paseo
Bernalillo County commissioners voted narrowly this evening to dedicate up to $5 million in their bond cycle this year to the rebuilding of the Paseo del Norte interchange. Commissioner Michael... Read more »
County To Propose Up to $5 Million for Paseo
Bernalillo County commissioners voted narrowly this evening to dedicate up to $5 million in their bond cycle this year to the rebuilding of the Paseo del Norte interchange. Commissioner Michael... Read more »
Bernalillo County Hires Two Executives
Bernalillo County has hired two new deputy county managers — one promoted from within the government and the other from Georgia. The county has undergone remarkable turnover in the last... Read more »
Bernalillo County to Consider Paseo Bonds
Bernalillo County Commissioner Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday proposed dedicating the county’s entire $15 million bond program this fall to rebuilding the Paseo del Norte interchange. Grisham said the project... Read more »
ABQ Works on Legislative Wish List
Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry unveiled his priorities for the state Legislature this afternoon, and the City Council will discuss its own wish list tonight. Both seek tens of millions of... Read more »
