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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.
Bus route returns to bring students from Northwest ABQ to university area
The city is once again running a bus from Northwest Albuquerque to the University of New Mexico — and it has even added a stop at the Central New Mexico Community College. Madeline Skrak, a spokesperson for the Transit Department, said the popular Route 790 which starts near Cottonwood Mall and stops in Old Town […] The post Bus route returns to bring students from Northwest ABQ to university area appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
AFR saves dog, people from fire
Albuquerque Fire Rescue rescued a dog and two people while responding to a multi-house fire Wednesday afternoon. While crews were responding to the fire, they found a small dog hiding under a bed and later treated the dog and administered oxygen, according to a Fire and Rescue social media post. The fire was put out […] The post AFR saves dog, people from fire appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
One councilor proposed decreasing the tipped minimum wage. Now she’s urging her colleagues to slow down.
Albuquerque city councilors are expected to revisit the debate regarding lowering wages for tipped employees when they convene for their meeting on Aug. 19. However, councilors Brook Bassan and Renée Grout have already said they support withdrawing the measure and plan to vote to temporarily pull the proposal “to give the Council time to confer […] The post One councilor proposed decreasing the tipped minimum wage. Now she’s urging her colleagues to slow down. appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
Keller pitches new moves for Downtown improvements
Mayor Tim Keller said Thursday he wants to take another shot at giving the power of Downtown Albuquerque back to Downtown. In a press conference at the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce with Councilor Joaquín Baca, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Director Terry Brunner and others, Keller announced plans for a new Downtown business improvement district (BID) […] The post Keller pitches new moves for Downtown improvements appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
How one councilor wants weed sales to help those in need
A councilor who represents some of the most impoverished areas of the city wants to use recreational-use cannabis tax revenue to implement a basic income program for her constituents. Councilor Nichole Rogers who represents the International District said she wants to use revenue from the Albuquerque Marijuana Equity and Community Reinvestment Fund for a Guaranteed […] The post How one councilor wants weed sales to help those in need appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
First polling of reset race puts NM back in Harris column; Heinrich maintains lead
In the final days of his position at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket, President Joe Biden insisted he would remain unless polling showed “there's no way you can win.” Those polls eventually did show a narrow — if not impossible — path for Biden. By late July, he relented and opened the door […] The post First polling of reset race puts NM back in Harris column; Heinrich maintains lead appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
Assisted outpatient treatment, behavioral health back on the agenda for NM legislators
By Leah Romero Next week New Mexico lawmakers will discuss behavioral health and criminal justice, as well as the next steps for assisted outpatient treatment. The Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee will hear updates from Legislative Finance Committee analysts on Monday about criminal justice appropriations and recommendations on behavioral health and criminal justice. “You’ll remember […] The post Assisted outpatient treatment, behavioral health back on the agenda for NM legislators appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
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