APD Spokeman Simon Drobik Retires from APD As Internal Affairs Investigates Time Card Fraud; State Auditor Brian Colon Orders Audit; Drobik Not The Only One Paid Excessive Overtime

On July 13, the on line news publication ABQReport published the following news item update followed by the original news story: July 13, News Update, 5:30 p.m. BY: Dennis Domrzalski and Dan Klein “The Albuquerque Police Department’s overtime king, officer … Continue reading

“To Be Clear, Funds Were Never Guaranteed. … That was simply never the case.”

Mayor Tim Keller conducted his second news conference since taking office on the status of the $175 million ART bus project. http://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/progress-being-made-on-remedying-art-but-questions-on-missing-federal-funds-linger/4815693/?cat=500 Keller again reported that the project is still has a long way to go before the project will … Continue reading

City Revising Removal Of Homeless Encampment Policy; South Central And International District Area New Target  For Clean Ups; Action Long Overdue To Enforce Existing City Ordinances

It has been reported that the City of Albuquerque is modifying and changing its policy for removal of homeless encampments to target the proliferation of homeless encampments along South of the State Fair Grounds on Central and in the International … Continue reading

DA Sam Bregman Seeks Major Updating Of Children’s Code To Deal With Juvenile Crime Crisis; The Challenge Is “What Is In Best Interest Of Child And Family” Versus “Punishment And Rehabilitation”; Legislature Should Follow Bregman’s Lead And Update Children’ Code

The 2025 legislative session is a 60-day session.  It begins January 21 and ends on March 22, 2025.  On October 23, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman flanked by representatives of the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) and the Bernalillo County … Continue reading

Federal Judge Unseals Court Filing Outlining New Evidence Against Trump In The January 6 Election Interference Case; Herculean Task Mandated To Conform With US Supreme Ruling Giving Trump Immunity From Prosecution For “Official Acts”

On October 3, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is presiding over the case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith against former President Donald Trump for his efforts trying to overturn the 2020 election results, unsealed a 165-page “GOVERNMENT’S MOTION … Continue reading