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Two of the seven City of Albuquerque bonds on the ballot in the Nov. 7 election go towards issues top-of-mind for many residents, elected officials and city council candidates alike: public safety and housing. Albuquerque Fire Rescue — not police — would see the biggest chunk of the $25 million public safety bond, and affordable housing would get the single largest windfall from another $35 million pot of money up for voter approval.
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Flames that engulfed recycled plastic at the Atkore manufacturing facility in Albuquerque Sunday, growing into a three-alarm fire, have now been completely extinguished. The fire department also said fewer residents were exposed to the toxic smoke than initially feared.