We were way up north for a few days to celebrate our twin granddaughters third birthday. It was fun except for having to watch something the girls like called "Peppa Pig" on Amazon. Like a lot. It even had precedence over news, sports and drama. G'ahhhh!
Once again traveling up to Fort Collins through the Denver area is always an eyeopener as one sees the robust economy in action as evidenced by the countless construction cranes. I am not saying that would be perfect for ABQ, but some level of activity would be nice.
Our new Mayor will have two main things to think about. Police/Crime issues, and economic development that makes ABQ a prosperous urban oasis for NM. That will take putting together a first-class economic development team that can actually deliver. It will be necessary to raise the Chamber of Commerce and others in the business community out of the eight-year coma and get them working again. It just isn't enough to protect what they have, they must look at growing our economy and stopping the young folk's immigration to other regions. Perhaps one of the first things is for the new Mayor to visit with Denver's Mayor and Colorado's Governor. They seem to get it.
Once again traveling up to Fort Collins through the Denver area is always an eyeopener as one sees the robust economy in action as evidenced by the countless construction cranes. I am not saying that would be perfect for ABQ, but some level of activity would be nice.
Our new Mayor will have two main things to think about. Police/Crime issues, and economic development that makes ABQ a prosperous urban oasis for NM. That will take putting together a first-class economic development team that can actually deliver. It will be necessary to raise the Chamber of Commerce and others in the business community out of the eight-year coma and get them working again. It just isn't enough to protect what they have, they must look at growing our economy and stopping the young folk's immigration to other regions. Perhaps one of the first things is for the new Mayor to visit with Denver's Mayor and Colorado's Governor. They seem to get it.
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