ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 6 -- The city of Albuquerque issued the following statement on Nov. 5, 2024, by District 8 Councilor Dan Champine on the Apprenticeship Empowerment Ordinance: * * * Proposed ordinance to increase apprenticeships on public construction projects is withdrawn. * * * "I have always believed that effective governance is rooted in integrity, accountability, and the willingness to adapt and grow in response to new information and perspectives. When I initially support  more