ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A joint city-county effort aimed at building more metro-area affordable housing is now trying to tackle some big projects. That includes a big idea that could transform one of Albuquerque’s most iconic downtown buildings.
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Most people know the downtown Wells Fargo building for its green glow at night. That building’s now up for sale at the same time Albuquerque and Bernalillo County’s new Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative is looking to raise millions for some big housing projects.
“Gives us the power to act as a small independent department of government, with the understanding that what we’re doing is working with the city and the county together to specifically solve for affordable housing,” said Talia Freedman, Chair of the MRGHC.