 Albuquerque is home to the University of New Mexico (UNM) and Kirtland Air Force Base as well as Sandia National Laboratories and Petroglyph National Monument. The Sandia Mountains run along the eastern side of Albuquerque and the Rio Grande flows through the city north to south. Albuquerque's climate is usually sunny and dry, averaging no more than 10-12 inches (250 to 300 mm) of precipitation per year. With more than 300 days of sunshine annually, Albuquerque is considered as having one of the best climates in North America. (Information provided by Wikipedia .)
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City of Albuquerque Faces 54.6 Million Budget Shortfall in Fiscal Year 2011 |
City of Albuquerque Faces $54.6 Million Budget Shortfall in Fiscal Year 2011
Based on the current five year forecast, the City of Albuquerque will face a $54.6 million budget shortfall in fiscal year 2011 in addition to the shortfall already identified for fiscal year 2010.
The five-year forecast, released January 11, by the Berry Administration, identifies an additional $39.8 million dollars in funding requirements combined with an $8.8 million reduction in revenues as compared to fiscal year 2010. A number of factors play into the shortfall, including prior agreements with police and fire unions, added costs for employee benefits, and a reduction in gross receipts tax revenues.
“Now is the time to set the foundation for fiscal responsibility as we move forward.” said Mayor Richard Berry. “We are using this budget shortfall as an opportunity to identify savings within local government while providing good basic services to the citizens of Albuquerque. The actions we take this year and next will be difficult, but will ultimately set the foundation for a more efficient government and a better value to the taxpayers over the coming years.”
In order to balance the budget, Mayor Berry has already taken a number of steps. The mayor has met with every department head and has directed them to identify efficiencies and cut spending. The administration will also work closely with all labor unions and will ask them to bring their cost savings ideas forward.
"The budget has to be balanced by law, the goal is to balance the budget in such a way as to create savings and efficiencies as we move forward." said Mayor Berry. "This will need be a collaborative effort between my administration and the City Council, and I am confident we will get the job done."
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Posted: August 17, 2009
Wolf Meet and Greet Wanagi Wolf Fund
August 30, 2009
12:00 - 2:00 pm FREE
Stephanie Kaylan has been involved in Wolf & Wolf Dog rescue since 1994 and has been nominated for the New Mexico Milagro Award for Animal Protection for the past 3 years. Stephanie will bring her wolves and wolf-dogs and provide an educational presentation about the important role humans play in the lives of these fascinating animals. This event is free. Donations are accepted by the Wanagi Wolf Fund, a non-profit that supports vital protection efforts. Please call 505-897-8831 for more information. The Open Space Visitor Center is located at 6500 Coors Blvd NW between Montano and Paseo del Norte at Bosque Meadows Rd. Look for the brown signs. www.cabq.gov/openspace/visitorcenter
Contact: Kimberly L. Selving, (505) 897-8859
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