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Fiber infrastructure rights-of-way regulation (O-26-47)

Albuquerque

Description

Rules for fiber excavation and barricading in public rights of way were amended and sent to Council without recommendation.

Impact summary

Could change how and when fiber crews dig up city streets.

Applicant

Name: Councilor Dan Champine

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Finance & Government Operations Committee

Tabled5–0, unanimous

Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Aug 10, 2026Tabled 5–0

Finance & Government Operations Committee — August 10, 2026

Rules for fiber excavation and barricading in public rights of way were amended and sent to Council without recommendation.

Related issues (1)

Fiber infrastructure in public rights of way

Councilor Champine's bill sets rules for digging and barricading in public rights of way for fiber builds. It was heavily amended before heading to Council with no recommendation.

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