ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Newer city rules are aimed at boosting safety and filling empty buildings in downtown Albuquerque. Now months into starting those rules, the Albuquerque city councilor who championed the idea said it’s working.
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Boarded-up and empty buildings are a common sight downtown, but since the new rules went into play, the area’s city councilor said there’ve been some success stories in turning the tide.
“Downtown is like any city that is the front porch, it’s the economic zone, it’s where everybody comes. Our downtown is a little bit different and quite a bit has been empty,” said Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquín Baca…