Beginning May 22, construction on the Central railroad crossing in Downtown Albuquerque will begin as the center of the Albuquerque Rail Trail. Terry Brunner, interim director of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency, said it took a lot of planning, but the agency is ready to transform the underpasses into a new overpass. He said construction crews […]
On May 5, the Albuquerque City Council approved a resolution — sponsored by City Councilors Nichole L. Rogers, Tammy Fiebelkorn, Dan Champine and Renée Grout — which appropriates $4,589,736 in opioid settlement funds. The funding will support, expand and enhance the city’s comprehensive services for individuals in Albuquerque experiencing substance-use disorder. Last month, these councilors
On April 22, Chamber member Goodwill Industries of New Mexico graduated a cohort of its solar installer training program. According to Goodwill, the fast-growing solar industry has a high demand for knowledgeable installers. In the program, participants learn: Electrical energy fundamentals Solar and storage safety standards Solar and storage installation basics Steps to commission a
Many people might not realize how far a reach the oil and gas industry has — this is where Missi Currier comes into play. As the CEO of New Mexico Oil and Gas Association, Currier told the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on April 24 that her job won’t be done until
On April 24, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting with a trio of impressive speakers. First up, the board heard from Minority Leader Sen. Bill Sharer (R-San Juan), as he spoke about the recent 60-day legislative session, which ended March 22. Sharer shared that Republicans had their
On Monday, City Council heard from the city’s General Services Department about restoration of the firehouse located at the Albuquerque Rail Yards. The early 1900s structure is part of the city’s Rail Trail and is located on the northwest corner of the Rail Yards. The Chamber has supported the proposed 7-mile, heart-shaped urban trail, and
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