Albuquerque
Albuquerque’s Area Plans Will Be Scrutinized
City Councilor Chuck Wilkins has set a new goal for the beginning of 2014. He wants to bring clarity, simplicity, and coherence in the land-use plans the city has adopted in the recent years by having them re-examined. A series of work sessions will be held in the following weeks to investigate the plans and the proposed changes.
Harley-Davidson Announces Second, 12,000-Sq.-Ft., Retail Store in Albuquerque
Albuquerque proved to be a prosperous environment for the Harley-Davidson® product and culture, so prosperous that a second retail store has been announced to open to meet customer demands. The new location will open in March at 8605 Lomas Boulevard NE and will operate in addition to the existing Thunderbird Harley-Davidson®.
Community College’s Technology Center Receives LEED Gold Certification
A $4.5 million renovation exceeded the expectations of the management team; the Central New Mexico Community College Advanced Technology Center (ATC) has been awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification. ATC is the third CNM building and the second renovation project to receive the Gold position.
$8.3M Library Broke Ground in Albuquerque’s Westside
After an extended period of time in Albuquerque, at the intersection of Central Avenue and Unser Boulevard NW, broke ground a new library. HB Construction Inc. is the contractor and local design company Rhode May Keller McNamara is the architect for the project.
NextCare Opened its Second Clinic in Albuquerque
A new urgent care clinic opened in Albuquerque as result of a partnership between Phoenix-based NextCare Holdings Inc. and Lovelace Health System. This is the second clinic the two companies opened in the last months; the first one had the ribbon- cutting ceremony on October 1st.
Sandia Resort & Casino Announces Contractors for Expansion Project
The Sandia Casino dates back to 2001, the seven-story hotel with the relaxing spa and 18-hole golf course were added in 2005. Located 10 miles north of Albuquerque, the Pueblo of Sandia recently announced the two contractors for the expansion of Sandia Resort & Casino that’s scheduled to begin by next year.
Cree LED Lighting Chosen for Albuquerque’s Convention Center
The Albuquerque Convention Center is in the middle of a massive makeover with the clear mission of attracting tourist dollars to the area. Phase I of the project, representing the remodel of the East Complex, was finalized during the summer months and a facelift of the West Complex is in the works.
Unfinished Four Points Hotel to be Redesigned as Extended-Stay Hotel
2007 has been a great year for investments. The economy was flourishing and so were those who had a little money to invest (for some, their life savings), business initiative, and the willingness to take measured risks. Nothing seemed to go wrong. Or so they thought.
Dreamcatcher Opens 79-Room Hamptons Hotel in the Entertainment District
Albuquerque’s hospitality scene has made room for the fourth Hampton property in the metro area and the 19th in the state. Conveniently located in the heart of the business, dining, and entertainment district, at 4412 The 25 Way, guests can easily get to I-25, to local restaurants and many of the area’s attractions such as Cliffs Amusement Park, the New Mexico Rail Runner Train System, to several casinos and award winning golf courses.
Dreamstyle Remodeling Breaks Ground on $4.5M Albuquerque Showroom
A new showroom/office building broke ground in the dynamic Renaissance corridor. Dreamstyle Remodeling, the new umbrella name for Four Seasons Sunrooms, Renewal by Andersen and Cal Spas, will be joining Sam’s Club and Costco in a $4.5 million development.