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3 weeks ago

Former General Linked to Top-Secret UFO Lab Goes Missing | Coast to Coast AM William Neil McCasland disappeared on Friday after leaving home without his watch or phone.

Retired general William Neil McCasland, who once led a classified UFO-research laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base from 2011 to 2013, disappeared in Albuquerque prompting… #albuquerque #aliens #bernalillocounty #coasttocoastam #dayton #newmexico #ohio #ovni #roswell #uap #ufo #ufosky #usa

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4 weeks ago

Albuquerque I‑40 Tradeport Hub Phase 1 launches in Bernalillo County; officials say it will boost freight capacity and jobs Speakers at the Phase 1 launch in Bernalillo County credited the project and Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program funding with strengthening supply chains, supporting local jobs (including in Winslow) and positioning the region as a national trade model.

The launch of the Albuquerque I‑40 Tradeport Hub promises to revolutionize freight capacity and ignite local job growth, positioning the region as a national trade model.

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1 month ago

Office of Housing breaks ground on Cottages at Chama affordable housing in International District The Office of Housing held a groundbreaking for the Cottages at Chama, an affordable housing infill project in the International District; speakers cited $110,000,000 in available housing and homelessness funding and emphasized community-driven planning.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Cottages at Chama marks a pivotal moment in affordable housing, backed by a staggering $110 million aimed at tackling homelessness and revitalizing community spaces.

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1 month ago

Bernalillo County says housing, parks and roads poised for funding after legislative session Bernalillo County officials said the end of the legislative session starts a period of follow-through, with anticipated investments in housing, parks and recreation (including Mesa Del Sol Soccer Complex), public safety upgrades for the BCSO and road repairs in the North Valley; the governor has until March 11 to sign bills into law.

Bernalillo County is gearing up to transform legislative wins into real projects, with major investments in housing, parks, and public safety on the horizon!

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1 month ago

Bernalillo County adopts community-benefits rubric for economic development; staff to refine rubric by March 24 The Bernalillo County Commission on Feb. 25 adopted a community-benefits economic development resolution that creates a scoring rubric, a small community-benefits fund tied to abatements and an advisory board; the steering committee will return recommended rubric refinements by March 24 and an implementation plan by April 26.

Bernalillo County is taking a bold step towards community empowerment by adopting a new economic development policy that prioritizes local benefits and transparency in tax abatement projects.

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1 month ago

We’re proud to share that APNM’s Cruelty Response and Advocacy Director, Alan Edmonds, was honored with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office 2025 Community Partner of the Year Award.

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1 month ago

Wheels Museum president outlines preservation, expansion plans for historic Bernalillo County rail site In an interview on 'Biz Moments,' Liba Fried, president of the Wheels Museum, described decades-long volunteer preservation work at the former steam locomotive repair complex, outlined expansion plans for a machine shop and model-railroad center, and requested capital outlay, sponsors and volunteers to support redevelopment and tourism goals.

Liba Fried, president of the Wheels Museum, reveals ambitious plans to transform a historic rail site into a bustling hub for model railroad enthusiasts and tourists alike—could this be the key to revitalizing Bernalillo County?

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1 month ago

Bernalillo County Assessor grants tax exemption to Veterans Integration Center, freeing tens of thousands for services Bernalillo County Assessor Damian Lara said his office granted a property tax exemption to the Veterans Integration Center, allowing the nonprofit to avoid an unanticipated roughly $56,000 tax bill and reallocate those funds to housing and services for unhoused veterans.

Bernalillo County Assessor Damian Lara has granted a crucial property tax exemption to the Veterans Integration Center, saving them $56,000 and allowing them to reinvest in vital services for unhoused veterans.

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1 month ago

County approves submission for state road funding amid warnings of a large local shortfall Bernalillo County voted to submit its FY2027 Local Government Road Fund application to NMDOT but commissioners warned that even increased state bonding will cover only a fraction of the county's road maintenance backlog.

Bernalillo County is pushing forward with a crucial road funding application, but officials warn that even with increased state support, a $15 million maintenance backlog looms large.

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1 month ago

Bernalillo County delays vote on South Coors Boulevard sector plan after debate over heights, density and road safety After presentations and hour-long public comment, commissioners asked staff to draft targeted amendments (including making higher-density housing conditional and capping densities) and voted to continue the South Coors Boulevard sector development plan to March 11, 2026 to allow review of the proposed changes.

Bernalillo County commissioners have postponed the crucial vote on the South Coors Boulevard sector plan, igniting intense debates over building heights, residential density, and road safety.

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1 month ago

Bernalillo County economic development office reports nearly $400M private investment, new site‑readiness work Economic development staff reported six completed projects in 2025 totaling nearly $400 million in private investment, a pipeline of more than 100 projects and a renewed focus on site-characterization and workforce programs tied to state funding.

Bernalillo County's economic development efforts have led to nearly $400 million in private investment and over 612 affordable housing units, showcasing a bright future for the region!

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1 month ago

Bernalillo County adopts resolution tying public incentives for data centers to strict water, energy and labor terms The Bernalillo County Commission on Feb. 11 adopted a resolution conditioning county incentives for data center projects on full water offsets, high renewable energy standards and labor protections after a contentious public comment period and a 4–1 vote.

Bernalillo County just took a bold step by tying public incentives for data centers to strict environmental and labor standards, sparking heated debates among community members.

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1 month ago

Bernalillo County steering committee advances draft community benefits rubric, schedules Feb. 18 working session Steering committee reviewed an updated community benefits rubric the County Commission requested, debated scoring and process concerns and agreed the rubric should be embedded in the incentives application; members set an extended Feb. 18 working session to finalize edits before commission consideration.

The Bernalillo County steering committee is on the brink of finalizing a crucial community benefits rubric that could reshape how economic incentives are evaluated and awarded.

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2 months ago

Lawmakers, Bernalillo County push housing as urgent priority after $110 million appropriation A short legislative update says lawmakers are working with Bernalillo County to deliver projects funded by a $110,000,000 affordable-housing appropriation passed last session; a speaker identified in the video as Senator O'Malley urged a mix of strategies, saying "we're already behind."

Lawmakers are ramping up efforts in Bernalillo County to tackle the urgent need for affordable housing, backed by a $110 million funding boost.

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2 months ago

Commission introduces economic‑development rubric, proposes community benefits fund and advisory board After a year of community engagement, the commission introduced a framework to tie county incentives to community benefits — a scoring rubric, a proposed pilot fund drawn from PILOT collections, and a permanent advisory board — and sent the draft back to staff and the steering committee for refinement.

Bernalillo County is shaking up economic development with a new scoring rubric that ties public support to tangible community benefits—will this change the game for local projects?

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2 months ago

Bernalillo County defers data‑center accountability resolution after hours of public comment After hours of public comment and competing concerns from labor and developers, the county commission voted to defer a proposed resolution that would tie incentives for data centers to strict water, renewable energy and local‑hire standards. Commissioners asked staff for additional technical input before final action.

Bernalillo County's commissioners are hitting the pause button on a crucial resolution that could reshape data-center operations, sparking intense public debate over water use and renewable energy commitments.

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2 months ago

Bernalillo County delays substation decision, requires burial study after heated public hearing After hours of testimony for and against PNM’s proposed North Albuquerque Acres substation, Bernalillo County commissioners added a condition that transmission lines must be buried if the project is approved, required routing and alternate‑site studies, and continued final action for staff and PNM to return with technical and cost analyses within roughly 120 days.

In a heated meeting, Bernalillo County commissioners delayed a decision on a controversial new substation, demanding that any future plans include buried transmission lines and further analysis to address community concerns.

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2 months ago

Inspection finds Metropolitan Detention Center meeting statutory review but notes staffing and resource strains An annual inspection of Bernalillo County’s Metropolitan Detention Center highlighted programs including inmate work details, medical and mental‑health services and education access, but also noted staffing shortages and the need for shift changes to address resource constraints.

An annual inspection of the Metropolitan Detention Center reveals innovative inmate programs but raises alarms about staffing shortages and operational strains.

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2 months ago

Bernalillo County commission introduces strict conditions for AI, data‑center incentives The county introduced a resolution requiring local hiring, living wages, energy- and water‑offsets, and minimum tax payments on projects that seek county incentives. The introduction passed on Jan. 13 and will be considered for final action in two weeks after staff follow-up.

Bernalillo County is setting the stage for a transformative approach to AI and data-center projects by tying public incentives to essential community benefits like local hiring and living wages!

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3 months ago

Bernalillo County launches public opioid-settlement dashboard; city and APS data still being reconciled Bernalillo County published a financial accountability dashboard for opioid-settlement funds while City of Albuquerque and Albuquerque Public Schools work to align their numbers; commissioners requested clearer homepage links and urged caution about publishing partial data that could mislead the public.

Bernalillo County's new financial accountability dashboard for opioid-settlement funds is live, but the City of Albuquerque and APS are still reconciling their data before the full picture emerges.

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3 months ago

Bernalillo County opens Ponderosa Place transitional housing, cites state funds and a 1,000-family goal Bernalillo County officials, joined by state and city partners, opened Ponderosa Place, a converted motel offering transitional housing; officials said the facility serves about 70 families and claimed the broader effort aims to house 1,000 families this year, funded by recent state appropriations.

Bernalillo County has transformed a motel into Ponderosa Place, a beacon of hope aiming to house 1,000 families facing homelessness this year!

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3 months ago

Bernalillo County opens Ponderosa Place transitional housing with state, city support Bernalillo County on Friday opened Ponderosa Place, a converted motel providing transitional housing; county and state officials said the site can shelter more than 300 people nightly, is part of a plan to move 1,000 families into supportive housing, and a former resident credited the program with rapid rehousing and employment.

Bernalillo County has opened Ponderosa Place, a transformative transitional housing facility that aims to shelter over 300 people nightly and help 1,000 families secure stability this year!

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4 months ago

Bernalillo County buys 84-unit complex, rallies to house 1,000 people off the streets by next summer Bernalillo County announced it purchased Poblano Place Apartments to stabilize rents and expand housing options, and outlined an initiative led by District 1 Commissioner Barbara Baca aiming to house 1,000 people currently experiencing homelessness by next summer; the county said the purchase was funded through a New Mexico Legislature appropriation.

Bernalillo County is taking a bold step to combat homelessness by acquiring Poblano Place Apartments and pledging to house 1,000 people by next summer!

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4 months ago

Bernalillo County assessor says 15‑year study links crime, homelessness and market shifts to property values; explains appeals process Bernalillo County Assessor Damian Lara and Chief Appraiser Fabian Montoya described a 15‑year review finding that documented crime, homelessness and supply‑and‑demand changes influence local property markets; the office outlined 'delineation' of tax neighborhoods and the 30‑day appeal window followed by a judicial appeal deadline.

A recent 15-year study reveals how crime and homelessness are impacting property values in Bernalillo County, with vital insights on how homeowners can contest their valuations.

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4 months ago

Commission approves emergency repairs and bridge replacement funding after extreme storms damaged Tijeras Creek restoration After two intense storm events that damaged restoration features and washed out a pedestrian bridge at the Tijeras Creek Watershed Restoration Project, the commission approved emergency allocations to repair the restoration work and fund bridge replacement and oversight.

Emergency funding has been approved to replace a vital pedestrian bridge and repair storm damage at the Tijeras Creek Watershed, ensuring safe access for students and the community.

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4 months ago

Commission approves several housing finance measures including tax exemptions and bond actions At the Nov. 18 meeting the commission approved multiple housing‑finance items: tax‑exemptions and PRB amendments for several redevelopment projects (Manzano/Manzano Mesa, Ventana Ranch, Desert Willow revenue bonds, Casitas del Camino PRB amendment, West Mesa Ridge extension). Final votes were largely unanimous with one or two dissenting votes on tax‑exemption items.

Bernalillo County has just greenlit a groundbreaking housing finance package aimed at boosting low-income developments, but concerns over investor motivations linger.

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4 months ago

County moves to buy former VCA building for adoption center, citing overcrowded shelter The commission authorized a letter of intent to purchase 9901 Montgomery Blvd. for a new Burnco/Bernalillo County adoption center, agreeing to a $3.2 million price with the seller covering ~ $1 million in roof/HVAC repairs before closing; the board approved the LOI 4‑0. Additional outfitting funds will be requested separately.

Bernalillo County is taking a monumental step to combat overcrowding in shelters by planning to transform a former veterinary clinic into a vibrant animal adoption center, aiming to save countless lives.

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4 months ago

Bernalillo County adopts 'Safer Community Spaces' ordinance after lengthy public hearing After a packed public hearing with dozens of speakers for and against, the Bernalillo County Commission approved an ordinance restricting immigration‑enforcement activity at listed public and private service locations and requiring county policies and signage; it passed 4‑1.

Bernalillo County has taken a bold step towards protecting its residents by passing the 'Safer Community Spaces' ordinance, aimed at safeguarding public safety and civil rights against immigration enforcement.

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4 months ago

Bernalillo County delays vote on South Coors Boulevard sector plan after community concerns After hours of presentations and public comment on Nov. 18, 2025, Bernalillo County commissioners continued two related land‑use items — an amendment to the Southwest Area Plan and the South Coors Boulevard sector plan — to Feb. 13, 2026, citing time to refine height, buffering and traffic‑safety issues.

Bernalillo County commissioners have put the brakes on the South Coors Boulevard sector plan, extending discussions to address community concerns over height limits and safety measures.

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4 months ago

Bernalillo County delays vote on South Coors Boulevard sector plan after hours of testimony on heights, safety and community character After staff presentations and 11 public commenters, the Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners voted 4‑0 to continue consideration of a South Coors Boulevard sector plan and a companion Southwest Area Plan amendment to Feb. 13, 2026, to allow further work on building heights, traffic safety and design protections.

Bernalillo County is taking a closer look at the South Coors Boulevard sector plan after public outcry over building heights and safety concerns, pushing the decision to 2026 for further community input.

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