The price of target practice is going up. Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Friday announced a $2 increase in daily target range fees at Shooting Range Park. The increase, the first since 2001, means the standard fee for adults will be $8, while junior and senior fees will be $7. All other fees will remain unchanged. […]
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City receives nearly $200K for its use of electric buses
The City of Albuquerque accepted a $192,000 rebate check Friday for the electric city buses it has rolled out over the past five years. “We want to lead by example, and there are very few better examples than our Transit Department embracing EV technology,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a written statement. The check, which […]
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City receives nearly $200K for its use of electric buses
The City of Albuquerque accepted a $192,000 rebate check Friday for the electric city buses it has rolled out over the past five years. “We want to lead by example, and there are very few better examples than our Transit Department embracing EV technology,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a written statement. The check, which […]
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City identifies $5M Gateway West operator
It looks like the long wait could soon be over. After many months of searching, the city’s Health, Housing & Homelessness Department (HHH) has identified a nonprofit to oversee operations at the city’s Gateway West facility — Chicanos Por La Causa. Officials submitted a $5 million contract that will now be considered by the City […]
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City identifies $5M Gateway West operator
It looks like the long wait could soon be over. After many months of searching, the city’s Health, Housing & Homelessness Department (HHH) has identified a nonprofit to oversee operations at the city’s Gateway West facility — Chicanos Por La Causa. Officials submitted a $5 million contract that will now be considered by the City […]
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City says criticism about proposed Downtown investments is unfounded
As the City of Albuquerque continues to push for two initiatives officials say will help revitalize the Downtown area, a prominent property owner and frequent critic of Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says he isn’t buying it. Keller announced his plans for a new business improvement district (BID) and tax increment financing (TIF) at a press […]
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City says criticism about proposed Downtown investments is unfounded
As the City of Albuquerque continues to push for two initiatives officials say will help revitalize the Downtown area, a prominent property owner and frequent critic of Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says he isn’t buying it. Keller announced his plans for a new business improvement district (BID) and tax increment financing (TIF) at a press […]
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Albuquerque Community Safety subject of Harvard case study
Albuquerque’s search for a better way of handling crises on its streets has drawn the attention of Harvard Business School. The organization recently studied the creation of Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS), a third plank in the city’s emergency response strategy, along with the police and fire departments. That examination resulted in a new case study […]
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Albuquerque Community Safety subject of Harvard case study
Albuquerque’s search for a better way of handling crises on its streets has drawn the attention of Harvard Business School. The organization recently studied the creation of Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS), a third plank in the city’s emergency response strategy, along with the police and fire departments. That examination resulted in a new case study […]
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City hopes tourists, residents vibe with $14M Route 66 Visitor Center
It’s been six months since the city’s Arts & Culture Department absorbed the $14 million West Central Route 66 Visitor Center into its considerable portfolio of cultural amenities. Bernalillo County transferred ownership earlier this year, after initial funding came from the state, county and city. The center now joins popular and favored institutions like the […]