Albuquerque city leaders often rely on volunteer boards and commissions for advice on how to make things run smoothly, correctly and efficiently. Readers may remember the city’s Police Oversight Advisory Board or the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board from previous stories. But did you know that the city also has a Cable, Internet and Public, Educational, and Governmental Channels (PEG) Advisory Board? How about the Greater Albuquerque Active Transportation Committee? As it turns out, many of the city’s boards and commissions have a number of vacancies.
When we heard about all of these open spots, we sent reporter Elizabeth McCall to find out:
- Why are there so many vacancies?
- Whose job is it to fill them?
- How do residents apply to fill these empty spots?
Also, in case you missed it: One advisory board tasked with helping to “preserve, protect, and promote human rights and human dignity,” had some choice words for how the city is dealing with those who are experiencing homelessness.
ABQ has more than 150 vacant positions on advisory boards and commissions
Boards and commissions act as advisory bodies helping local governments make decisions on important issues […]
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South Valley community center renamed for longtime legislator
County leaders unveiled the new name on Tuesday
By Rodd Cayton
A community center in the South Valley now bears the name of a longtime state legislator who championed the area. Bernalillo County officials Tuesday hosted a celebration of Henry “Kiki” […]
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