Jesse Jones, Author at Route 66 Independent - Page 4 of 7

Chris Sedillo, candidate for ABQ City Council, Dist 3.

Congress & Federal Gov., Sandoval County

Candidates spend big in final weeks of city elections

by Jesse Jones October 28, 2025

City Councilors Nichole Rogers (l) and Joaquín Baca

Courts, Justice & Safety

How a city councilor finally located Jayvon Givan’s remains after hitting dead ends with APD

by Jesse Jones October 27, 2025

The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is joining other utilities in offering a break to furloughed federal workers, allowing them to defer water bill payments without penalties as the government shutdown enters its fourth week.

Congress & Federal Gov., General Interest

Furloughed in Albuquerque? Here’s how to defer your water & other utility bill

by Jesse Jones October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Albuquerque homeowners looking to install solar panels, rushing to beat the federal deadline, just got help from City Hall.

ABQ fast-tracks solar permits as credits canceled by “Big, Beautiful Bill” are set to expire at year-end

by Jesse Jones October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

City Councilor Renee Grout

Councilors question timing of “Gateway” rebrand of city’s “Juniper Flats” hotel converted to senior housing

by Jesse Jones October 22, 2025

APS PAC money

Congress & Federal Gov., Sandoval County

Out-of-state billionaire money floods APS board races

by Jesse Jones October 21, 2025October 23, 2025

Courts, Justice & Safety

The tragic death of Jayvon Givan and a family’s year without answers

by Jesse Jones October 10, 2025

Marble Brewing

Economy & Labor

Marble Brewery inks deal to brew Bosque beers

by Jesse Jones September 2, 2025September 2, 2025

Weeks after Mayor Tim Keller told reporters the city needs 100 more Safe Outdoor Spaces for its homeless population, his plan to make the sites affordable collapsed in committee.

Congress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness

Mayor Keller says city needs 100 sanctioned encampments, but his plan to get there is in danger

by Jesse Jones August 27, 2025August 28, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov., Local Gov.

Albuquerque parks ‘dying’ as city councilor proposes $2 million emergency turf fix

by Jesse Jones August 27, 2025August 28, 2025