Author Archives: Elizabeth McCall

Albuquerque may have fewer people parking illegally now that a new automated parking enforcement system is coming to the city.  The City Council Monday approved a proposal to implement the new technology aimed at preventing people from evading parking meter charges or staying over the time limit.  Yes: Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Tammy […]

Albuquerque business owners will now be required to have a business license but their costs will stay the same. Councilors Monday night approved a proposal from Mayor Tim Keller’s office to shift from a business registration system to one that issues licenses.  Keller’s administration proposed replacing the current system because it does not allow the […]

Albuquerque business owners will now be required to have a business license but their costs will stay the same. Councilors Monday night approved a proposal from Mayor Tim Keller’s office to shift from a business registration system to one that issues licenses.  Keller’s administration proposed replacing the current system because it does not allow the […]

All households in Albuquerque may now be required to have cooling systems.  Councilors Monday night approved a bill to ensure residents have cooling systems installed in their households.  Yes: Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Tammy Fiebelkorn, Klarissa Peña, Nichole Rogers No: Dan Champine, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Louie Sanchez Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn introduced the legislation because […]

All households in Albuquerque may now be required to have cooling systems.  Councilors Monday night approved a bill to ensure residents have cooling systems installed in their households.  Yes: Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Tammy Fiebelkorn, Klarissa Peña, Nichole Rogers No: Dan Champine, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Louie Sanchez Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn introduced the legislation because […]

Albuquerque city councilors Monday night approved two tax increment financing (TIF) proposals for Downtown, but made some changes that Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says are “incredibly restrictive.”  After a lengthy discussion during their Monday meeting, councilors unanimously approved the tax increment financing measures which allow the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) to implement both property tax-based […]

Albuquerque city councilors Monday night approved two tax increment financing (TIF) proposals for Downtown, but made some changes that Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says are “incredibly restrictive.”  After a lengthy discussion during their Monday meeting, councilors unanimously approved the tax increment financing measures which allow the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) to implement both property tax-based […]

Albuquerque city councilors will likely have an extensive agenda for their last meeting of the year, but are expected to consider several key bills, including proposals for tax increment financing, a new business licensing system, cooling requirements for rental properties and encampment regulations.  Downtown TIF Two proposals to implement tax increment financing (TIF) for Downtown […]

Albuquerque city councilors will likely have an extensive agenda for their last meeting of the year, but are expected to consider several key bills, including proposals for tax increment financing, a new business licensing system, cooling requirements for rental properties and encampment regulations.  Downtown TIF Two proposals to implement tax increment financing (TIF) for Downtown […]

Albuquerque’s Westside now has a new food truck park and community plaza, which city officials say is part of their plans to revitalize the area and to bring the community members together.  City leaders, developers and residents celebrated the unveiling of Nuevo Atrisco’s food plaza (201 Unser Blvd NW) Tuesday after years in the making. […]