District 9: Southeast Heights The Alibi Endorses: Don Harris In his first term, Don Harris did a lot of good for people in his district who aren’t the noisiest or most powerful. [...] Alibi \ Sep 24, 2009 Read More Don Harris
Mayor The Alibi Endorses: Richard Romero Mayor Martin Chavez is really good at a few things. And he’ll never let you forget it.Chavez has been mayor of Albuquerque for [...] Alibi \ Sep 24, 2009 Read More (From left to right) Martin Chavez, Richard Romero and Richard (R.J.) Berry at the Wednesday, Sept. 16 debate sponsored by the Alibi , New Mexico Independent , KNME and KUNM (Eric Williams)
Bonds The Alibi endorses all bonds proposed on the ballot. This year, all bonds are General Obligation (GO). Bonds are debt the city incurs [...] Alibi \ Sep 24, 2009 Read More
Candidate Q&A: Donna Rowe Donna Rowe Position sought: Mayor Age: 53 Occupation: Disabled; PT Executive director and case-manager for homeless and at-risk youth and young adults Political Experience: Advocacy [...] Alibi \ Sep 24, 2009 Read More
Alibi Election Guide More Cash Means Fewer Clunkers— This year’s election cycle offers a couple of exciting candidates, some so-so contenders and one or two duds. [...] Marisa Demarco Christie Chisholm and Simon McCormack \ Sep 24, 2009 Read More
Candidate Q&A: Michael Cook Michael Cook Age: 52 Occupation: Certified Financial Planner Political Experience: Chairman of the Albuquerque Police Oversight Committee, Vice-President of Candlemen Neighborhood Association, Secretary of District [...] Alibi \ Sep 24, 2009 Read More
Propositions In 2008, the City Council passed an ordinance to review the city charter. From that review, the Council presented 10 recommendations to the [...] Alibi \ Sep 24, 2009 Read More
Candidate Q&A: Don Harris Don Harris Age: 47 Occupation: Attorney Private Practice; Family Law and Bankruptcy Political Experience: City Councilor, still in my first term. I was a Special [...] Alibi \ Sep 24, 2009 Read More
Transportation Infrastructure Gross Receipts Tax It would be crazy not to vote for this tax. The money from this tax goes directly to road maintenance, public transit, trails [...] Alibi \ Sep 24, 2009 Read More
Planting The Seeds: A Conversation With Jesse Daves Of Amyo Farms A Conversation With Jesse Daves Of Amyo Farms “Total disillusionment.” This is the answer Jesse Daves, the owner of Amyo Farms—a local pesticide-free grower—gives when I ask him what prompted his [...] Ty Bannerman \ Sep 17, 2009 Read More Jesse Daves, local farmer, stands before a row of amaranth and corn at his Atrisco field. (Ty Bannerman)
