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ABQ Council Approves Capital Budget
It’s been a busy night here at City Council. Here’s the latest on the capital budget, which underwent a ton of amendments and then amendments that changed the amendments: It’s... Read more »
City Council Denies Walmart’s Appeal
The meeting chambers at City Hall erupted in cheers late Monday as city councilors voted to uphold the denial of a proposed Walmart near Coors and Montano. The city’s land-use... Read more »
ABQ willing to file minimum wage lawsuit
Albuquerque's city attorney reversed course on Tuesday and said he's willing to go to court to against Route 66 Malt Shop owner Eric Szeman to enforce the new minimum wage law.
Route 66 Malt Shop owner Eric Szeman speaks to protesters outside his business earlier this month. (Roberto E. Rosales/Albuquerque Journal)
ABQ office named for civil-rights activist
The city’s Housing Authority office on University is now named in honor of Carnis Salisbury, a civil-rights pioneer. Mayor Richard Berry and other dignitaries unveiled the name on Tuesday afternoon.... Read more »
60 turn out to protest malt shop
About 60 people carried signs, shouted into bullhorns and waived at passing cars Tuesday morning as part of a protest and boycott of the Route 66 Malt Shop, which isn't paying its employees the new minimum wage.
-- Background: Restaurant flouts minimum wage
5 hopefuls pick up mayoral paperwork
Five mayoral candidates today picked up the petitions they’ll need for gathering signatures to win a spot on the Oct. 8 ballot. They are former City Councilor Pete Dinelli, incumbent... Read more »
ABQ Councilors Announce Gun Resolution
Two Albuquerque city councilors announced their support on Thursday for state legislation that would require background checks for more gun buyers. Councilor Isaac Benton, a Democrat, and Councilor Don Harris,... Read more »
Supreme Court hears ‘Pornotopia’ case
The New Mexico Supreme Court this morning heard arguments over whether to uphold the Guild Cinema’s citation for violating an Albuquerque ordinance restricting where adult films can be shown. The... Read more »
County OK’s tax breaks for Silver Moon Lodge
Bernalillo County commissioners approved a series of tax breaks and incentives requested by the developer of the old Silver Moon Lodge. It came over the objection of Commissioner Debbie O’Malley... Read more »
Big public meeting on Paseo tomorrow
A host of government agencies will explain the proposed improvements to the Paseo del Norte and I-25 interchange in a public meeting tomorrow night. They’ll be accepting public comment, too.... Read more »
ABQ Warns of Blowing Dust Saturday
The city of Albuquerque says there could be a “possible blowing dust event” tomorrow because of strong winds. The full notice is below: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT NOTICE REGARDING BLOWING... Read more »
Retired Police Officer Enters Mayor’s Race
Retired police Sgt. Paul Heh will enter the Albuquerque mayor’s race tomorrow with an announcement at City Hall. Heh, a Republican, will be the second candidate to formally announce his... Read more »
