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What’s on the Horizon for Corrales in 2025
As Corrales enters 2025, the village is set for a year of progress, advancing key projects and initiatives while preparing for elections that will shape its leadership and future, aiming to balance growth with preservation. The Village is moving forward with plans to continue work on the fire suppression system, improve roads and open a…
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Keller makes ABQ history: First mayor to win three consecutive terms
Mayor Tim Keller made history tonight, defeating former Sheriff Darren White to become the first Albuquerque mayor to win three straight four-year terms since the city adopted its current mayoral system in the mid-1970s. With all of the absentee and early votes cast, Keller emerged with an early 58%-41% lead according to unofficial results from…
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Telles triumphs: Democrat secures firmer city council majority
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales Democrat Stephanie Telles won the District 1 City Council runoff, giving Democrats a firmer majority on the nine-member council as she prepares to represent Albuquerque’s central Westside. Her victory preserves a Democratic voting bloc and concludes a competitive two-candidate runoff that followed a four-way race in November. Early and absentee voting showed…
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Reel Gems – Overlooked Films Currently Streaming: Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol
By Douglas Wood Not rated but suitable for all ages. Currently streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, YouTube When kids ask their parents why health care for the needy is being stripped away, why someone would have no compassion for those suffering disabilities, or why a greedy authoritarian who gloats about his self-perceived magnificence is…
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Is economic development worth a sales tax hike? Bernalillo voters will decide in March
Bernalillo voters in March will decide whether economic development is a worthy reason for the town’s first sales tax increase in 15 years. The Town Council voted Monday evening to place a proposed one-quarter percent gross receipts tax increase on the ballot. That’s equal to an extra 25 cents on a $100 taxable purchase. If…