Two years ago, a proposed Route 66 Visitor Center on Nine Mile Hill on Albuquerque's west side was slated to cost $3.4 million. Now the cost will be at least $6 million and possibly as high was $8 million. The cost has risen because community comments have changed the center's purpose. KRQE-TV reported: The county … Continue reading Cost jumps for Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque
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County bond vote includes Route 66 visitors center in Albuquerque
An upcoming bond question in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, includes money earmarked for a Route 66 visitors center on Albuquerque's west side. The county has a total of $38.5 million in bonds that must be approved by voters amid six questions in the Nov. 6 general election. Among those bonds that would be issued, if … Continue reading County bond vote includes Route 66 visitors center in Albuquerque
Albuquerque buys land for a Route 66 visitors center
Albuquerque city officials on Wednesday morning celebrated the purchase of land on Route 66 west of the city for a Route 66 visitors center. The Albuquerque Journal reported the $3.4 million facility will funded by the city, state and county, and a series of community meetings will help decide the visitors center's design. City Councilor … Continue reading Albuquerque buys land for a Route 66 visitors center