Former Livermore Mayor Dale Turner Dies | Livermore News
The City of Livermore flew its flags at half-staff last week to honor the passing of former Livermore Mayor Dale Turner. Turner died at his home in New Mexico on Jan. 15. He was 85. The longtime council member was first elected to the Livermore City Council in 1974. He then served as mayor from […]
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ABQ City Council to vote on decisions surrounding free bus ride program | #citycouncil
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Major changes could be coming to the City of Albuquerque’s transit system, and they could impact how you get around town. This week, City Council is expected to take final action on three proposals discussing the Zero Fare Pilot Program and how to make the buses safer. Public transit in Albuquerque has […]
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New Mexico mayor cooks Thanksgiving meal for Navy sailors
CAPITAN, N.M. (KRQE) – For the second year in a row, Army veteran and now Capitan, New Mexico Mayor, Ron Lowrance says he knows a thing or two about being away from family during the holidays. This Thanksgiving, Lowrance traveled over 6,000 miles to cook up a feast for over two dozen Navy sailors. Lowrance saying, […]
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Albuquerque City Council to vote about role in housing regulation | #citycouncil
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local movement is catching the eye of Albuquerque city councilors. On Monday, councilors will vote on whether or not to urge state legislators to lift a ban on rent control. The Peoples Housing Project has been gathering petition signatures and demonstrating outside of City Council for weeks. They’re trying to end […]
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Votes turned in for Corrales pet mayor
CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) – The votes are in! However, New Mexicans are going to have to wait to see who’s the next pet mayor in Corrales. Eight candidates were out campaigning at the Corrales Harvest Festival to become the city’s next pet mayor. Voting began on July 1 and ended on September 24. PNM: Rolling blackouts […]
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US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 crisis line | #alaska | #politics
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Most people in Santa Clara Pueblo in northern New Mexico know each other. So when a tribal member needs mental health services or help for substance abuse, calling a tribal office might lead to an aunt, cousin or other relative. Confidentiality is important, pueblo Gov. Michael Chavarria said shortly after federal […]
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Mayor Tim Keller responds to vote on ‘Safe Outdoor Spaces’
Legislation allowing for safe outdoor spaces originally passed back in June, and multiple organizations applied to open them up on properties throughout our city. On Monday night, however, the council flipped its decision and voted to prevent any new applications from being approved.The city of Albuquerque is still looking for answers to a crisis. Safe […]
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Damage estimates climb from massive New Mexico wildfire | #alaska | #politics
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The destruction caused by the largest wildfire burning in the U.S. has been devastating for thousands of residents and their lives have been forever disrupted and altered, New Mexico’s governor said Tuesday after touring the damage in one county. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham met with homeowners and local officials while surveying […]
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