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County Keeps High Bond Rating
A tight economy hasn’t squeezed Bernalillo County’s top-notch credit rating. Standard & Poor’s has assigned the county a “AAA” rating for the fourth consecutive year. The agency cited the county’s... Read more »
Teamsters Endorse Richard Romero
Mayoral candidate Richard Romero won the endorsement of the New Mexico Teamsters Union, his campaign announced late Sunday. Here’s the full statement from his campaign: Richard Romero received... Read more »
It’s a Girl?
Rozie, the Rio Grande Zoo’s very own pregnant elephant, is expected to have a girl. Tests indicate the fetus is “most likely female,” according to a city of Albuquerque announcement.... Read more »
Neighborhoods, bobcats, etc.
Wednesday notes from City Hall: Mayor Martin Chavez has a neighborhood conference scheduled this weekend. Councilor Michael Cadigan announces passage of legislation ensuring council oversight of developer commitments in neighborhoods.... Read more »
ABQ City Clerk to Distribute Campaign Funds
Five candidates for City Council are in line to receive public financing for their campaigns. Under the City Charter, candidates who collect a certain number of $5 contributions from voters... Read more »
UPDATED: Raft Race Postponed
The Great Race Down the Rio Grande has been postponed indefinitely. Mayor Martin Chávez said Friday afternoon that he doesn’t want to divert resources away from the search for a... Read more »
Chavez Wins Key Union Endorsement, Other Notes
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez picked up a key union endorsement Friday from AFSCME, which represents thousands of city employees. It’s an interesting turn of events given the rocky relationship the... Read more »
Commissioner, Congressman Visit Pajarito Mesa
Bernalillo County Commissioner Art De La Cruz and U.S. House Rep. Martin Heinrich toured the “off-the-grid” community of Pajarito Mesa this week, where residents live without power or water service.... Read more »
A late start to the week
I had to spend too much time in the office earlier this week and didn’t have time to blog. Some notes as I catch up: Here’s your chance to give... Read more »
City Lights Up the Big I
New landscaping has already made the Big I prettier by day. Now, it should be prettier at night, too. Mayor Martin Chávez this week unveiled new lighting that will showcase... Read more »
ABQ Wins PETA Award
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is recognizing Albuquerque as a “compassionate city” for working to save a colony of prairie dogs. PETA will present Mayor Martin Chávez with... Read more »
Two Council Candidates Secure Enough Donations for Public Funds
News, notes but no bickering from City Hall today: District 3 Councilor Isaac Benton and District 5 candidate Dan Lewis have gathered enough signatures and donations to qualify for pubilc... Read more »
