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Armijo Leaves Meeting, Yelps Loudly
I’ve covered a lot of government meetings in my time, but I’ve never seen this before: County Commission Chairman Alan Armijo rose from his chair last night, limped into a... Read more »
Empty Chambers
All nine city councilors are here in the chambers tonight for a special meeting. Pretty much nobody else is. The chamber’s 240 seats are mostly empty. I count 15 people... Read more »
City Hall Urges Adoption of Dogs, Cats
It’s time for just about the biggest adoption event of the year. City Hall and Watermelon Mountain Ranch are sponsoring “Home for the Holidays” this weekend. Cats and dogs, even... Read more »
Where in the World is Marty Chavez?
You’ve missed the mayor this week, haven’t you? For those curious why Martin Chavez hasn’t been in the news much lately, it’s because he’s in France. He’ll be back this... Read more »
A Very Special Meeting of the City Council
The City Council has scheduled a special meeting Monday to take up a package of technical changes to Albuquerque’s system of public financing for campaigns. Four bills are on the... Read more »
Benton Won Support from Conservatives, Too
A year after four city councilors boycotted the election of Brad Winter as council president, Isaac Benton won election without opposition on Monday. So how did the Democrat who lives... Read more »
It’s Ike for President
City Councilor Isaac Benton just won the council presidency without opposition a few moments ago. Benton, a Democrat, succeeds Brad Winter, a Republican. Sally Mayer was picked for vice president,... Read more »
Next Council President — Who Knows?
Want to get city councilors to stop talking? Ask them whom they’re supporting for City Council president. It’s just that time of the year: The council picks a new president,... Read more »
Marty Raising Money, But for What?
My colleagues and competitors over at the New Mexico Independent have a few interesting items up today on hizzoner Martin Chavez. Marjorie Childress points out that Chavez is raising money... Read more »
Amphitheater for the Balloon Park?
Remember that big hole in the ground at Balloon Fiesta Park? Well, City Hall hasn’t forgotten about it. In fact, city administrators are weighing whether to turn it into an... Read more »
Mayor Marty is Back, Says Eclipse is Confident
Fresh off a trip to Saudi Arabia, Mayor Martin Chavez held his first news conference in awhile and touched on a bunch of topics. Here are your reader-friendly bullet points:... Read more »
Two Councilors Want Public Vote on Arena
Two city councilors, Isaac Benton and Debbie O’Malley, say they want to ask voters whether the city should move forward with plans for a $397 million event center and hotel... Read more »
