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Atty: Aragon may be paying too much

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:37 GMT

Former state senator Manny Aragon's attorney filed a motion requesting government accounting to see if his client is paying more than his fair share in restitution.

Aggressive policing drains SFPD jail funding

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:30:07 GMT

Police in Santa Fe say increased patrols and aggressive tactical plans are resulting in more arrests, and more time in jail for bad guys, but it's also coming with a hefty price tag.

Neighbor opposes plan to house veterans

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:02:30 GMT

A local man is trying to open up a shelter for veterans who, like him, need help getting back on their feet as they figure out life after the military.

Albuquerque government hiring again

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:38:03 GMT

The city of Albuquerque will soon be hiring more people after city councilors passed a budget plan for the next fiscal year Monday night.

Council passes bill to overhaul POC

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:24:01 GMT

The Albuquerque city council passed a plan Monday night evaluating the Police Oversight Commission.

City wants "messy" bus stop fixed

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:46:29 GMT

A city bus stop is marred with pipes sticking into the sidewalk and rubble scattered nearby. But because the mess is almost entirely on private property, all the city says it can do is ask for it to be cleaned up.

ABQ taking steps to keep city pools clean

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:38:28 GMT

According to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control, more pools are showing signs of fecal contamination. Albuquerque aquatic officials say there's not too much to worry about in city pools.

Council takes up jobs, police oversight

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:23:06 GMT

The Police Oversight Commission and a city budget with expanded hiring are going to be big deals at Albuquerque's City Council meeting Monday night.

'Dear double' letter sparks outrage

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:41:09 GMT

A simple greeting at the top of a letter to retirees across the state, coupled with the message in it has some outraged.

Plane crash kills former Aztec mayor

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:28:08 GMT

A plane crash at the Aztec Municipal Airport Saturday morning killed Michael "Mike" Arnold, the former mayor of the city and current manager of the airport.