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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Albuquerque public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Downtown food truck parking permit
The 2025 Downtown Albuquerque Parking Study went to Council simply for receipt — a starting point for future parking policy.
Sichler Farms LEDA economic development project
Two new resolutions would give redevelopment tax abatements to the Sichler Farms project in the Central Highland/Upper Nob Hill area and the La Curva project in the Historic Central area. Both go to the Finance & Government Operations Committee.
No Bull Prime Meats LEDA subsidy
The city put $25,000 (plus $75,000 state money) behind a local meat processor's expansion, tied to ten new jobs by 2031. Critics called the wages poverty-level and the work dangerous.
Sichler Farms tax abatement
A tax abatement for the La Curva project in the Historic Central redevelopment area got a unanimous recommendation. It's another tool to attract investment along Central.
Old Town Portal Market vendor relocation
Multi-generational artisan vendors were moved from their ordinance-protected front spaces at San Felipe to the south side after unauthorized building changes; two vendors and an Old Town Association board member asked the council to intervene.
Virtual currency ATM ban
Councilor Telles' ordinance would ban crypto ATMs and cashier-facilitated crypto transactions in Albuquerque. It's one of only two items the committee actually recommended for passage.