According to a new study released by CoWorkingCafe, Albuquerque ranks at No. 9 on the list among U.S. cities for overall economic growth, earning 59.4 points thanks to its strong wage gains, robust GDP expansion and thriving entrepreneurial activity. Grounded in 11 key metrics — including GDP growth, job creation, housing expansion, export strength, business […]
On Sept. 9, the U.S. Department of Transportation withdrew an $11.5 million grant from the city of Albuquerque for the planned construction of the Rail Trail. The planned 7-mile loop will take pedestrians and cyclists around Downtown and Barelas. The Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant is $11.5 million and amounts to
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The city continues to engage Albuquerque youth through Teen Connect, an initiative focused on mentorship, safety, and opportunity. Rooted in a “Prevention First” approach, Teen Connect is designed to address the root causes of violence and create safer, more supportive environments, both in schools and neighborhoods. By connecting teens to trusted mentors, after-school programs,
The Grant Plant, a women-led grant consulting firm based in New Mexico, has surpassed $400 million in funding secured on behalf of clients. Since its founding in 2003, TGP has partnered with nonprofits, schools, health care providers, government agencies and other mission-driven organizations to bring critical resources into communities across New Mexico and the nation.
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The Rail Trail construction continues to make progress. On Sept. 6, Terry Brunner, director of the city of Albuquerque’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency, said two archways have been installed on the Sawmill section of the trail. The pieces are designed by Predock Architects and welded by Pace Metals in the South Valley. “… These contain unique,
For years, the city of Albuquerque’s Planning Department has been through many growing pains. On Aug. 28, Mayor Tim Keller and Alan Varela, director of planning, spoke to the GACC Board of Directors about the city’s work to improve operational efficiency and business processes within the city’s Planning Department. Keller said during his time as
