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ABQ Councilors Adopt DOJ Resolution
City councilors reached unanimous agreement tonight on “compromise” legislation centering on whether the Department of Justice ought to investigate Albuquerque police. The resolution affirms that the city will work cooperatively... Read more »
Council’s Veto Override Attempt Fails
Mayor Richard Berry’s veto of legislation requesting a Department of Justice investigation into police shootings survived a challenge from city councilors tonight. Albuquerque city councilors couldn’t muster the six votes... Read more »
Tom Zdunek named BernCo manager
Bernalillo County commissioners voted 4-1 today in favor of a two-year agreement that makes Tom Zdunek the next county manager. Wayne Johnson was the only “no” vote, and Michelle Lujan... Read more »
ABQ Offers Free Electronics Recycling in Sept.
Albuquerque residents can recycle old computers, VCRs and other electronic waste for free in September. Starting tomorrow, Sept. 1, the Eagle Rock Convenience Center will accept unused electronics without charging... Read more »
New Districts Could Shake Up ABQ Council
Benton’s seat most vulnerable to change or elimination. Copyright © 2011 Albuquerque Journal By Dan McKay Journal Staff Writer Isaac Benton won his last election with nearly 60 percent... Read more »
BernCo Invites Public to Manager Reception
Bernalillo County residents will have a chance next week to meet the four finalists who want to become the next county manager. The county is sponsoring a public reception from... Read more »
Berry Explains Veto of Request for DOJ Investigation
Mayor Richard Berry this afternoon vetoed the City Council’s request for a federal investigation into civil-rights violations by Albuquerque police, the same day he met with top executives of the... Read more »
Berry: Sign Legislation Went ‘Too Far’
Mayor Richard Berry this afternoon vetoed a City Council proposal to impose new limitations on electronic billboards and digital signs in Albuquerque. “I feel the City Council went too far... Read more »
ABQ Mayor Vetoes Two Council Bills
Mayor Richard Berry just vetoed two bills approved by city councilors earlier this month — one calling for a Department of Justice investigation, the other for new restrictions on electronic... Read more »
ABQ Plans Convention Center Upgrade
City Hall has refinanced some debt to free up almost $20 million to improve the Albuquerque Convention Center. Chunks of stucco are missing from the facade. Some of the... Read more »
County Narrows Manager Field
Bernalillo County commissioners are down to just four candidates to become the next county manager. Two are local government executives, Ed Adams and Tom Zdunek, and the other two candidates... Read more »
ABQ Councilors Hear Pitch for Heroin Programs
A few dozen family members and others who’ve seen loved ones struggle with heroin use urged the City Council late Monday to help fund a treatment center or programs targeting... Read more »
