ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 23 (TNSres) -- The city of Albuquerque issued the following news: The voter-approved 1/8-cent gross receipts tax (GRT) has transformed many parts of the ABQ BioPark since its implementation in 2016. An updated Facility Plan, released today by the BioPark and Mayor Tim Keller, lists projects planned through the end of the funding cycle in 2031. Completed projects, including Asia and Penguin Chill at the Zoo and North American river otters at the Aquarium, were inc  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 27 -- The city of Albuquerque issued the following news: The Albuquerque Police Department's Chaplain Unit is growing and expanding its services, providing resources and guidance for department employees and community members in crisis far beyond its previous reach. The Chaplain Unit which was first created in 1969 has grown from eight volunteers in recent years, to 17 members. In the fall of 2023, APD made a significant push to recruit more chaplains to the depa  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 27 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Commissioner Walt Benson strongly supports the decision by the NMDOJ to conduct a thorough investigation regarding the passage of a resolution on April 9, 2024, outlining the procedures for the selection of the next Bernalillo County Manager. "I am encouraged by their decision," says Commissioner Benson. "The resolution included vital steps involving the selection process of the county m  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 27 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release: Bernalillo County Manager Julie Morgas Baca is announcing the hiring of Steven Kai Smith as the new warden of the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). "Mr. Smith brings a wealth of experience to this role. As the current warden at his facility, he has spent over 24 years in the field of corrections, demonstrating a deep understanding of correctional principles and a strong commitment to public safety, reh  more