Mayor: Free land for any NM university that helps revitalize Downtown ABQ

If a New Mexico university is willing to work with the city of Albuquerque to revamp Downtown, Mayor Tim Keller is willing to hand over land in the heart of the city, free of charge.

Keller made the commitment last week at an Economic Forum meeting in Old Town. He referenced the University of New Mexico specifically but said the offer is open to any local higher education institution willing to take it.

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Terry Brunner
Source: City of Albuquerque

Terry Brunner
Source: City of Albuquerque

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