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Albuquerque's Legacy Church could be in hot water with IRS after pastor's comments enter 'partisan politics'
By Bob Martin | Nov 27, 2021
An Albuquerque church might be facing legal trouble after its pastor recommended voting for a specific candidate for city council, according to a report by KOAT.
'Good financial management' allows Santa Fe to save $1.3 million after refinancing bonds
By Bob Martin | Nov 27, 2021
The city of Santa Fe recently sold $13.59 million of the 2021 Subordinate Lien GRT Revenue Refunding bonds on the open market, and through refinancing outstanding debt it allowed for $1.3 million in savings, according to a press release.
'Succeed': Bernalillo County creates new app to assist with mental health resources
By Bob Martin | Nov 26, 2021
In an effort to address mental health concerns during Covid-19, Bernalillo County has announced that it has created an app designed to assist the community in finding essential resources.
'Our leaders have failed us': Albuquerque business owner criticizes leadership, not police, for rising crime
By Bob Martin | Nov 24, 2021
An Albuquerque landlord and small business owner had strong words for leadership regarding the crime rate, which CBS News ranked as the ninth worse in the nation in 2020.
Albuquerque to celebrate Veterans Day at the Veterans Memorial
By Bob Martin | Nov 10, 2021
The city of Albuquerque is organizing a Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, which will include a parade, musical tributes and ceremonies for living and fallen veterans.
Webber appears to win Santa Fe mayoral race as votes are counted
By Bob Martin | Nov 3, 2021
While election results were still rolling in, the mayoral election race in Santa Fe appeared to be a landslide victory for incumbent Mayor Alan Webber.
Keller re-elected as Albuquerque mayor
By Bob Martin | Nov 2, 2021
In what was a landslide victory, Tim Keller came away with the win and retains his role as the mayor of Albuquerque.
Powdrell plans to battle crime and homelessness if elected to District 9 city council
By Bob Martin | Nov 2, 2021
The crime rate has been rising in Albuquerque over the past several years, with CBS News reporting that it is the ninth most dangerous city in the United States. Byron Powdrell is running for city council in district 9 and this is one of the issues he plans to address if elected.
'Teachers teaching teachers' the focus of Pandemic Pivot Project at University of New Mexico
By Bob Martin | Oct 22, 2021
Sometimes the best way to learn is to be taught by a likeminded peer, which is the idea of the Pandemic Pivot Project, which introduces free courses for educators at the University of New Mexico.
Babylon, Microsoft collaborate to improve healthcare experience
By Bob Martin | Oct 21, 2021
Healthcare company Babylon announced Oct. 18 it is collaborating with technology giant Microsoft in an effort to improve the overall healthcare experience for patients and providers.