New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)

The Line | Reaction to the Mayor Keller Interview


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NMiF Senior Producer Lou DiVizio introduces the podcast this week with headlines from around the state, including the federal government's decision to protect Chaco Canyon and a 10-mile buffer zone from mineral extraction.

Gene Grant and The Line Opinion Panel react to the mayor’s comments from our exclusive interview and to some of the larger themes from the state of the city address.

First, the group responds to Mayor Keller’s promises regarding the Gateway Center and his vision for growing the number of affordable housing units around the city.

The panel also discusses the work done so far by the Albuquerque Community Safety Department and the mayor’s plan to triangulate federal gun-free zones and enforce federal penalties across the city’s downtown area.  

Gene the panel assess the feasibility and affordability of the economic development projects the mayor is planning. They also react to the mayor’s response to the Gladiators turf situation and question whether he intentionally misused city dollars.

Finally, the panelists look ahead to a City Council vote that could restructure power at the top of city government and they also grade the mayor's work through his six years in office.

Host: Lou DiVizio


Line Host: Gene Grant


The Line Opinion Panel: 

Serge Martinez, professor, UNM School of Law 

Lan Sena, former Albuquerque city councilor 

Tom Grover, attorney, former Albuquerque police sergeant 


For More Information:

Keller highlights gun violence, homelessness in State of the City address – Albuquerque Journal 

State creates council to address lack of affordable housing amid surge in homeless population – Albuquerque Journal 

City: Asbestos regulations not followed at Gateway Center – Albuquerque Journal 

Duplexes and casitas in single-family neighborhoods? Here’s where Mayor Keller’s zoning proposals stand – Albuquerque Journal 

Keller highlights gun violence, homelessness in State of the City address – Albuquerque Journal 

Albuquerque police near full compliance in reform effort – Albuquerque Journal  

2022 was another record-setting year for homicides in Albuquerque – KRQE 


How Albuquerque officials misused tax dollars in turf scheme – KRQE  

City of Albuquerque Announces Fiber Internet to Every Home and Business – City of Albuquerque 

Could Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park be the new home for New Mexico United’s soccer stadium? – Albuquerque Journal 

City councilors want a city manager — the mayor disagrees – KOAT 

 



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