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BREAKING: ABQ to Consider Camera Overhaul
Mayor proposes no more speed citations, fewer cameras overall. Existing contract expires at midnight. Mayor Richard Berry announced this morning that he will propose an overhaul of the red-light... Read more »
Independent Candidate Left Off Ballot
New ballots to be offered in House District 12 for those who’ve already voted. Bernalillo County election workers accidentally left a state House candidate off the ballot and are... Read more »
What the council did
We didn’t have room in the newspaper Tuesday to squeeze in the usual City Council Watch. But here’s a look at what I turned in: Albuquerque City Council Watch,... Read more »
County Sets Aside $5M for Price’s Dairy
Supporters hope 570-acre riverfront farm becomes national wildlife refuge. Conservationists are a step closer to saving the old Price’s Dairy land forever. Bernalillo County commissioners voted unanimously this week... Read more »
Council Hears Debate Over Police Shootings
ABQ city councilors listen to witnesses who support police, critics who question the number of times force used. This much was clear in Monday’s City Council meeting: There are... Read more »
City Commemorates 9/11
Albuquerque residents survived, helped respond to terrorist attacks. City leaders commemorated the terrorist attacks of 9/11 on Friday by hearing from some Albuquerqueans who experienced the horror first hand.... Read more »
ABQ Celebrates New Bike Bridge
The new river crossing is named after Gail Ryba, a cycling activist. Democrats and Republicans, West Siders and East Siders agreed on something Monday: Gail Ryba would be... Read more »
BREAKING: ABQ Council Extends Fee Reduction
The city will continue collecting impact fees at a reduced rate while studying ways to change the system. City Hall will continue collecting impact fees at a reduced... Read more »
City Hall to Review Vehicle Use
Mayoral administration looks at who should be allowed to take home a city vehicle. Mayor Richard Berry plans to take a broader look at which city employees are... Read more »
ABQ Firefighters Get New Air Packs
Federal stimulus and city funds will pay for new air tanks and breathing equipment. Albuquerque firefighters will get 167 new air packs thanks to federal stimulus and city... Read more »
ABQ Launches Effort to Combat Fraud
Mayor Berry announces “Efficiency, Stewardship and Accountability” program. Mayor Richard Berry on Monday launched a new tip line and reward program aimed at fighting corruption and improving efficiency... Read more »
Council Rejects Union Negotiator’s Contract
The mayor and City Council are still at odds over City Hall’s top labor negotiator. The council this week rejected a new three-year contract with Management Associates... Read more »
