DUELING BILLS – HOUSE PASSES PFML BILL, AND A LOT OF RED INK, TO THE SENATE Awash in red ink, the House chose to send a sweeping paid family and medical leave act (known now as the Family Wellness and Welcome Child Act) instead of a more limited and fiscally sound measure to the Senate […]
The Lobos are looking to take the pack Downtown. On Feb. 13, the city of Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico announced a new partnership to explore expanding UNM’s presence into Downtown Albuquerque, marking a significant step toward revitalizing the urban core and enhancing educational opportunities for the community. The city of Albuquerque has
The newest mural in Albuquerque’s Public Art Program’s collection, “La Puesta del Sol” by local artist Roberto Lara, was dedicated on the Rail Yards Pattern House in Downtown Albuquerque. The project came about as a professional development opportunity, with the artist engaging with the Public Art Program in developing the largest mural proposal he has
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Artist Caroline Liu has created a temporary installation called “Art Vault.” The exhibit recreates The Chinese Garden in the Mimbres Valley and emphasizes the importance of remembering the forgotten chapters of New Mexico history. The installation is on view through March in the Art Vault at Gallery One in City Hall. In the heart of
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The City Council also approved an ordinance requiring vacant properties in Downtown Albuquerque to be registered with the city and pay a fee starting July 1. The ordinance passed with a 7-2 vote. The proposal — known as Downtown Vacant Premises Ordinance — impacts all property owners on Central from east to west from First
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On Dec. 16, Doug Majewski, chair of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Transformation Bold Issue Group and CEO of Hartman + Majewski, offered testimony in support of the proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in Downtown Albuquerque during the City Council meeting. According to the city, tax increment financing is commonly used to improve
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