‘Let’s bring that back to life’: Local developer aims to turn historic downtown Albuquerque building into housing

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Preserving history and bringing new life into downtown Albuquerque, that’s the mission for one local architect and developer.

A cloud of dust form as architect and developer Mark Baker opens the blinds. What may look like an old, run down, dilapidated building, battered by age, to Baker is canvas full of opportunity.

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“You’re really seeing this at an exciting time because this is as raw as it gets right here,” said Baker as he walked through the building. Pointing to one of the rooms inside, he says, “Isn’t that going to be a beautiful? That’s going to be a beautiful–you might not have the vision, but I can see it.”…

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