2021 city election - Albuquerque Journal

2021 city election - Albuquerque Journal

'Balancing act' a tough ask for NM's citizen lawmakers

As nation's only unsalaried legislators, some cite family toll in leaving office

Published: Friday, March 4th, 2022 at 10:05PM
Updated: Friday, March 4th, 2022 at 10:20PM

Governor signs bill boosting teacher pay

Starting salary for educators to rise from $40,000 to $50,000 per year

Published: Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 at 4:28PM
Updated: Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 at 9:05PM

APD: One dead in apparent homicide

Albuquerque police launched a homicide investigation early Monday morning after officers found a dead body. Officer Chase Jewell, a police spokesman, said that around midnight police were called to the...

Monday, January 17th, 2022 at 11:00AM

City Council undergoing most turnover in 20 years

Current, incoming councilors mostly optimistic about changing dynamic

Published: Sunday, December 26th, 2021 at 10:03PM
Updated: Monday, December 27th, 2021 at 12:02AM

APD: Man shot in drive-by shooting dies

A man who was shot near Coors and Central on Monday evening has died, police announced Tuesday. Police didn't identify the man and no arrests have been made in the...

Tuesday, December 21st, 2021 at 5:15PM

Fiebelkorn, Grout win runoffs; Democrats keep council majority

But Dem's current 6-3 advantage will slip to 5-4 when the new council i

Published: Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 at 7:55PM
Updated: Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 at 11:34PM

Tuesday election to settle two City Council races

Voters will decide Tuesday what the Albuquerque City Council will look like come January as the campaign season comes to a close with a two-race runoff election. At stake are...

Published: Monday, December 6th, 2021 at 2:37PM
Updated: Monday, December 6th, 2021 at 9:54PM

City councilor-elect gets formal certification

District 1 winner is in dispute with city clerk over when term begins

Published: Friday, December 3rd, 2021 at 7:49PM
Updated: Friday, December 3rd, 2021 at 10:57PM

Council race winner asks to be sworn in

Asserts he is eligible to take seat over rival's appointment

Published: Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 at 6:51PM
Updated: Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 at 10:05PM

Campaign cash, real estate money fueling City Council runoffs

Nonpartisan races will determine political balance

Published: Monday, November 29th, 2021 at 7:11PM
Updated: Monday, November 29th, 2021 at 9:20PM