New Mexico

Plans for modern streetcars are becoming more popular across the U.S. as one component of a revitalization plan. Randal O'Toole argues that the connection between streetcars and economic development is a hoax.

December 18, 2006 - The Thoreau Institute

During its short history, the University of New Mexico at Taos has developed a campus spirit that reflects and complements its surrounding community and environment.

September 22, 2006 - Terrain.org: A Journal of the Built & Natural Environments

The city will gain new revenue from its attempt to stop employees from parking in front of downtown storefronts.

July 18, 2006 - New Mexico Business Weekly

The $1.5 billion National Enrichment Facility in New Mexico just received its license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The facility will produce the enriched uranium that powers nuclear energy plants. Construction may begin in August.

June 27, 2006 - Associated Press via San Francisco Chronicle

In the Rockies, developers and oil and natural gas companies are vying for access to the same land -- but what could be the consequences for local communities?

March 19, 2006 - The Chicago Tribune

Rio Rancho, a suburb of Albuquerque, is changing sleepy suburb into an urban center that could one day rival Albuquerque in size. This in-depth, multi-part series focuses on the town's potential and growing pains.

December 13, 2005 - The Albuquerque Tribune

In an age when malls are going the way of 8-track players, several Albuquerque area malls are planning to keep competitive in the 21st century with bold new developments.

December 8, 2005 - The Albuquerque Tribune

One of the most livable places in the U.S. tries to revitalize its downtown.

October 15, 2005 - The New York Times

The Albuquerque Alliance for Active Living encourages proper pedestrian planning for creating more livable communities.

October 14, 2005 - Albuquerque Journal

Plans include a new commuter rail and office building for the Department of Transportation.

August 26, 2005 - Albuquerque Journal

Long-time New Mexico developer Sean Gilligan works with several neighborhood association to revitalize Albuquerque's downtown.

June 1, 2005 - The Albuquerque Tribune

Santa Fe's plaza has gentrified the surrounding neighborhood within a 15-minute walk, including, finally, even the 'Barrio de Torreón.'

May 31, 2005 - The New Mexican

An advisory panel narrowly approved a measure that would increase downtown parking to pay for a new parking structure.

April 27, 2005 - Free New Mexican

Albuquerque's EDO, or East Downtown, a New Urbanist redevelopment, could be one the nation's upcoming hot areas.

March 10, 2005 - The Albuquerque Tribune

New Mexico's Dept. of Transportation (DOT) seeks to complement pending rail service with a transit oriented development (TOD).

February 25, 2005 - Albuquerque Journal

Impact fees add $10,000 to the cost of a new home in the North Albuquerque area, and are being used as a tool for social engineering, writes Jeff Stuve, president of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties.

February 21, 2005 - Albuquerque Journal

Columnist J.D. Bullington makes a compelling argument about why New Mexico's Rio Grande communities should be linked by rail.

December 21, 2004 - The Albuquerque Tribune

The City of Albuquerque has concluded a years-long process to defineand implement impact fees on new construction in the city based on service districts.

November 28, 2004 - Albuquerque Journal

What do you do when your county administrator, transportation director, police chief, community development director, and human resources manager positions are all vacant?

November 3, 2004 - Los Alamos Monitor

Albuquerque, NM, considers development impact fees.

October 6, 2004 - KnowledgePlex