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City Council ditches controversial sidewalk proposal amid emotional pleas from the public

Amid passionate public objections to a proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners and ban sitting or lying on sidewalks in Downtown Albuquerque, city councilors voted down the bill almost unanimously Monday night.  After a long debate and a handful of amendments, councilors voted against the proposed Downtown Vacant Buildings and Properties Ordinance […]

City Council ditches controversial sidewalk proposal amid emotional pleas from the public

Amid passionate public objections to a proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners and ban sitting or lying on sidewalks in Downtown Albuquerque, city councilors voted down the bill almost unanimously Monday night.  After a long debate and a handful of amendments, councilors voted against the proposed Downtown Vacant Buildings and Properties Ordinance […]

Posted inBusiness, Economy & Workers, Housing & Homelessness

Marble Brewery tries to quell rumors it could close

Social media is awash with speculation about what the future holds for an Albuquerque institution — Marble Brewery.  According to those close to the situation but who wish to remain anonymous, Marble Brewery is seeking a buyer and could file for bankruptcy. Others say the venerable brewery doesn’t plan to close and won’t file for […]

Posted inBusiness, Economy & Workers, Housing & Homelessness

Marble Brewery tries to quell rumors it could close

Social media is awash with speculation about what the future holds for an Albuquerque institution — Marble Brewery.  According to those close to the situation but who wish to remain anonymous, Marble Brewery is seeking a buyer and could file for bankruptcy. Others say the venerable brewery doesn’t plan to close and won’t file for […]

Posted inBusiness, Economy & Workers, Housing & Homelessness

Marble Brewery tries to quell rumors it could close

Social media is awash with speculation about what the future holds for an Albuquerque institution — Marble Brewery.  According to those close to the situation but who wish to remain anonymous, Marble Brewery is seeking a buyer and could file for bankruptcy. Others say the venerable brewery doesn’t plan to close and won’t file for […]

Posted inLocal Gov.

BernCo to tackle housing during next meeting

Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider making affordable housing part of their top legislative priorities for the 2025 session. They’ll look over a proposed administrative resolution that pushes state lawmakers to provide a financial boost toward local efforts to bolster the housing supply. The resolution specifically requests the Legislature appropriate $100 million for Housing New […]