Articles Written by:    DAN MCKAY     

Mayor picks up labor endorsement; other news and notes

Mayor Martin Chavez added another union endorsement to his collection over the weekend. The Central New Mexico Central Labor Council, which includes public- and private-sector unions, announced support for his re-election bid on Saturday. Chavez is ...

From DAN MCKAY, Albuquerque Journal,  27 Jul 2009
Related Topics: Martin Chavez

The money's here finally

Albuquerque is just about ready to start spending its federal stimulus money, starting with 50 bus shelters. The mayor has said repeatedly that he’s disappointed in how long it’s taken for cities to get their hands on the money. But Albuquerque now ...

From DAN MCKAY, Albuquerque Journal,  22 Jul 2009

Brasher Halts Council Campaign

Brasher, a Republican in his second term on the commission, released a letter saying he intended to remain on the commission rather than seek the council seat. The move comes after Brasher had already collected enough signatures to appear on the ...

From DAN MCKAY, Albuquerque Journal,  17 Jul 2009
Related Topics: Don Harris

Berry, Romero Hit Chavez on Term Limits

Richard Romero and Richard Berry are challenging Mayor Martin Chavez on whether it's appropriate to seek a third-consecutive term. Berry issued a statement Thursday saying that he would limit himself to two terms in a row. Romero, meanwhile, has said ...

From DAN MCKAY, Albuquerque Journal,  16 Jul 2009
Related Topics: Richard Berry,  Martin Chavez

City: Keep Your Pets Cool, Safe

·       Take your pet directly to a veterinarian. Next > City Hall is urging people to keep their pets safe from the heat. Don't leave your pets in parked cars, make sure you provide them with shade and water, limit their ...

From DAN MCKAY, Albuquerque Journal,  16 Jul 2009

County Offers Rare Peek Inside Jail

Hammered by lawsuits and allegations of employee misconduct, Bernalillo County officials decided it was time for some good news. They led Journal editors and reporters this week on a tour of the massive lockup, one of the 40 largest in the country. ...

From DAN MCKAY, Albuquerque Journal,  15 Jul 2009

County Official Found Guilty of DWI

Carl Broach, a manager in Bernalillo County's substance-abuse department, was convicted Monday on charges of aggravated DWI and driving the wrong way. Metropolitan Judge Sandra J. Clinton found Broach guilty early in the afternoon after hearing ...

From DAN MCKAY, Albuquerque Journal,  13 Jul 2009
Related Topics: Bill Clinton

Chavez Expected to Announce Re-Election Campaign This Weekend

The handling of the Chavez announcement is an interesting twist. Everyone has expected him to run again, and he's even collected signatures and contributions to qualify for public financing -- a massive undertaking. But despite all the signs of a ...

From DAN MCKAY, Albuquerque Journal,  9 Jul 2009

New Leadership for Romero Campaign

“Neri Holguin is leaving our campaign and I’m sad to see her go. When she took this job last year, she told me that because of other commitments she could only serve until the end of April to help me launch my major petition efforts to qualify for ...

From DAN MCKAY, Albuquerque Journal,  6 Jul 2009

Mayor Vetoes Charter Amendments

It looks like the mayor and City Council are headed toward a confrontation over whether voters should consider revising the City Charter this fall. He vetoed a package of proposed amendments, and the council will probably try for a veto override in ...

From DAN MCKAY, Albuquerque Journal,  1 Jul 2009

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