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Ramp to I-25 at Montgomery to close
Drivers looking to get onto Interstate 25 from westbound Montgomery Boulevard will have to change their plans. The loop ramp at that interchange will be permanently closed Tuesday night as part of an ongoing project on I-25. Moving forward, westbound drivers will need to turn left onto the frontage road to enter the freeway. Crews […] The post Ramp to I-25 at Montgomery to close appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
City brings back routine food inspections
Inspectors with the Albuquerque Environmental Health Department are back at ensuring the city’s diners aren’t getting dangerous vittles. The department had scaled back its efforts and conducted only pre-opening and complaint-based inspections while a new food safety and retail ordinance was put into place and inspectors were trained on the new rules. Routine inspections were […] The post City brings back routine food inspections appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
How one ABQ student got the city’s attention over pedestrian safety
Sometimes it may seem that public concerns brought to city officials go willfully unheard. But one University of New Mexico student’s persistence and determination on pedestrian safety got her a scheduled meeting with city development heads. Like most students with busy schedules, Jackie Davis risks jaywalking across Central Avenue near UNM. After noticing hundreds of […] The post How one ABQ student got the city’s attention over pedestrian safety appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
New Vasquez, Heinrich ads take aim at Republican opponents
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez — both running in closely watched races — are taking different approaches as they launch new TV ads to support their reelection bids. Vasquez on Monday released an ad titled “Hard Work.” In it, he touts his record of getting Republicans and his fellow Democrats in Congress […] The post New Vasquez, Heinrich ads take aim at Republican opponents appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
Bernalillo County is ‘Breaking Butts’ into compost and plastic
Bernalillo County officials are launching a new program to turn discarded cigarette butts into compost and plastic products such as hand tools and picnic benches. Bernalillo County officials are installing receptacles to recycle cigarette butts. (Source: Bernalillo County) On Tuesday, the Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board, county staff, and Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada unveiled new […] The post Bernalillo County is ‘Breaking Butts’ into compost and plastic appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
Do you need a place to sleep? Here’s a map of shelters in Albuquerque
The question of how many beds are available for people experiencing homelessness has emerged as a sticking point as cities across the country grapple with how to tackle the issue. With this in mind, City Desk ABQ called around to 14 shelters identified by the City of Albuquerque and the New Mexico Coalition to End […] The post Do you need a place to sleep? Here’s a map of shelters in Albuquerque appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
Miranda warnings are valid even if they don’t specify when someone has a right to an attorney, NM Supreme Court rules
By Nash Jones In a ruling Monday, the New Mexico Supreme Court rejected the challenges of two defendants who said county sheriffs’ offices violated their Miranda rights. Specifically, notifying them of their right to an attorney. The Justices ruled that the way detectives phrased the warnings was sufficient. Anyone who’s watched cop shows like Law and […] The post Miranda warnings are valid even if they don’t specify when someone has a right to an attorney, NM Supreme Court rules appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
Wage negotiations remain at a standstill between union and UNM Hospital
Last week, the University of New Mexico Health and a union representing almost 400 employees reached an impasse regarding their raises. The post Wage negotiations remain at a standstill between union and UNM Hospital appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
How much will Bernalillo County pay its new manager?
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider a contract to pay incoming County Manager Cindy Chavez $230,000 a year. Chavez, currently a member of the Santa Clara County (California) Board of Supervisors, was selected in June to replace Julie Morgas Baca, who retired at the end of that month. Shirley Ragin, deputy county manager for finance, […] The post How much will Bernalillo County pay its new manager? appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
Keller aims to expand homeless, recovery services
Mayor Tim Keller used the occasion of his State of the City address Aug. 17 to highlight a series of initiatives (some new, some in progress) that are designed to improve the lot of those experiencing homelessness — including adding or bolstering four city-run facilities to serve different populations. The Metro Homelessness Initiative (MHI) is […] The post Keller aims to expand homeless, recovery services appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
Medicaid for people leaving jail or prison in NM expected to launch in summer 2025
By Austin Fisher Almost everyone in prison or jail will return home at some point, but for decades, New Mexico and other states have defaulted to kicking them off the rolls for health coverage while they’re incarcerated, which some experts say can lead to more harm in their communities once they get out. But the […] The post Medicaid for people leaving jail or prison in NM expected to launch in summer 2025 appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
A dearth of public bathrooms is more than just an inconvenience
At Mayor Tim Keller’s State of the City address, he said there are an estimated 5,000 people living on the streets in Albuquerque. For those thousands — along with other city residents — locating a public restroom can be a challenge. While there’s no shortage of proposed solutions, city officials and advocates alike say none […] The post A dearth of public bathrooms is more than just an inconvenience appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
Haaland touts Harris’ environmental credentials
In her speech in support of Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention Deb Haaland recounted a lesson in environmental stewardship she learned as a child. “While fishing with my dad and running through the desert with my cousins, I learned that we have a responsibility to take care of our planet,” the […] The post Haaland touts Harris’ environmental credentials appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
County launches dashboard to track water levels
Wondering about water levels below the ground’s surface around Bernalillo County and how they’ve changed over time? County officials on Monday launched an interactive tool that allows the public to view up-to-date water level measurements at wells across the county. Kristen Ferguson, a county spokesperson, said water professionals, well drillers, developers and homeowners will find […] The post County launches dashboard to track water levels appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
Ranked choice voting explained
Ranked choice voting has been adopted in cities such as Santa Fe and Las Cruces but the idea of implementing the voting system has been voted down by Albuquerque city councilors for years. The City Council most recently voted against ranked choice voting — a system that allows voters to rank candidates by preference on […] The post Ranked choice voting explained appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
County proposes start date for new manager
Bernalillo County commissioners will be deciding later this month on a contract to formalize Cindy Chavez as the next county manager. If commissioners approve the contract at their meeting next week, Chavez will take the reins on Nov. 13. The board voted in June to offer the position to Chavez, currently a member of the […] The post County proposes start date for new manager appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
City Council votes down updating the city’s minimum wage
City councilors on Monday voted against making Albuquerque’s minimum wage match the state’s minimum wage, but not before the discussion shifted to a debate over wage theft. YES: Joaquín Baca, Tammy Fiebelkorn, Nichole Rogers NO: Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Klarissa Peña, Louie Sanchez Councilor Nichole Rogers originally proposed — at the […] The post City Council votes down updating the city’s minimum wage appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
City Council paves the way for new NM United stadium
The planned New Mexico United stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park. (Source: FBT Architects) The Albuquerque City Council at its Monday meeting again voted in favor of moving forward with building a New Mexico United stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park — however, it is taking steps to address traffic concerns in the area. The project had […] The post City Council paves the way for new NM United stadium appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
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