East Central Gateway and the International District
| Where is Tim's District (17)? |
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| South East Heights and East Central: Borders are lomas, san mateo, gibson and tramway |
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| Representing Albuquerque's International District: Wyoming Terrace, Van Cleave, Willow Wood, Miravista, MiraBella, Singing Arrow, Trumbull, South San Pedro, La Mesa, Expo NM, Fair West, Elder Homestead, Chelwood Vista, South Los Altos, Towne Park, Sandia Vista, East Central, Los Colinas, Grand Court, Los Altos Towers, Western Skies, South Pointe, Encino Gardens, Far East Route 66, Los Altos, Far East Central and Mile High, Longwood East, Sandia Technology Park, Four Hills Mobile Home Park and Terracita |
map: http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/DistrictMaps/sb485abq.pdf District 17 |
What is the latest on the Fair Grounds?
ALBUQUERQUE - As part of the RFI process and in anticipation of the Governor’s visit to Expo NM this Friday at 1:30 pm at the African American Performing Arts Center, surrounding neighborhood groups and elected officials have outlined several desired themes to help guide Expo New Mexico's future planning. Earlier last month, 23 citizens representing 7 neighborhood associations, 4 organizations and 5 public officials gathered for a brainstorming session and are pleased to make the following recommendations. Ideas for a new plan for Expo NM include:
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| 1. Keep the State Fair |
| 2. Provide more job opportunities for area residents and be an asset for creating a community economic engine |
| 3. Incorporate “Best of " ideas from other cities, i.e. Central Park, NYC; Millennium Park, Chicago; Soulard Market, St. Louis |
| 4. Be an International/Cultural Destination (cultural centers, sister city cultures, International Consulate offices, etc.) |
| 5. Include a Rt 66/Central Avenue Promenade |
| 6. Home to a Permanent Grower’s Market/Flea Market (open, inviting, public) such as the Soulard Market, St. Louis |
| 7. Be a Daily and Year-round Destination including Retail, Restaurants and Government Offices |
| 8. Provide Year-round Family recreation that is community supported and include all age activities for children, teens, adults and elders |
| 9. Provide Green Open walkways, lighted and no walls |
| 10. A World Class Event Center like O2 in London that is multi-functional |
| 11. Incorporate thoughtful mixed use planning with a parking garage, gate re-designs, multi-modal transportation, workable traffic flows, and safe |
| 12. Use Green Building and alternative energy, i.e. solar panels on the covered grower’s market structure and utilize local companies |
| 13. Include Athletic Fields for a variety of community sports such as soccer, Little League, etc |
| 14. Include an Equestrian Center, depending on Mesa Del Sol plans |
| 15. Exclude ideas for established long-term housing but consider State Fair housing and ‘artist in residence’ programs like the Santa Fe Opera |
| 16. Follow a process that permanently includes Neighborhoods and other stakeholders |
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| " The Fairgrounds re-development will impact area residents and neighborhoods for 50 years or more. The Governor is well served by having engaged citizens, their sharing of ideas and the value of their input," says Nancy Bearce, Coalition President. |
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| "What to do with Expo NM was an important issue in the recent primary, I'm pleased our district is proactively voicing its ideas. I'm looking forward to working on this in the legislature," says State Senate District 17 Senator - Elect Tim Keller. |
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| "I am excited to work with the Governor and community leaders on promoting a re-vitalized and vibrant Expo New Mexico that will serve the local neighborhoods as well as the entire state,” says State Representative Al Park, District 26. |
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| Tim's Pick's of District (17)? |
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Supporting our District Businesses
- Some of the Senator's favorites: Chocolate Cartel, Ropers, Cafe Trang, Que Hong, Cafe Du Lat, Bea's, Baggins, Powdrells, JR's BBQ, Vics Vittles on the base, Golden Pride, JB Henderson, Hope Connection Cars, Dion's, Lotaburger, Burgers N More, El Norteno, The Cooperage, Paul's Monterray Inn, EJ's Pub, KL House Construction, Blue Jeans Lounge, Fruiti Mex, Cervantes, Sanchez Taco Carts, Saigon Cafe, La Michuacanna, Talin Market, the Fair and Square, Caravan East, Dolores' Salsa, Integrity Labor, East Central Ministries Workshop, Pizza 9, Copper Canyon Cafe,Hasting's Hard Back Cafe, Christi's Sandwhich Shop, Buffet's Candy's, Los Altos Batting Cages, John Brooks, El Mesquite, Weck's, Giovanni's Pizza,
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