Albuquerque Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Albuquerque held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 7 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (83% approval rate), 1 denied, 1 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Zone map amendment at 6000 Alexander Blvd NE

Approved.

Adopted a zoning map amendment from NR-SU (non-residential special use) to NR-LM (non-residential light manufacturing) for approximately 165 acres at 6000 Alexander Boulevard NE, owned by the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority. The change allows major utility as a primary permissive use, enabling expansion of the San Juan Chama drinking water treatment plant with ASR well sites. Represented by Jackie Fishman. Approved by voice vote.

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Industrial Revenue Bond for Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel

Approved.

Approved issuance of up to $40,520,267 in taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel, a dual-branded Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites with approximately 135 rooms at 1018 18th Street. Developer is Dipesh Kolwadwala of Sun Capital Hotels. Project qualifies for up to 20 years property tax abatement. Approved. One floor amendment (good neighbor agreement) failed; a second amendment acknowledging community meetings passed.

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LEDA project for BlackVee Inc.

Approved.

Approved LEDA project for BlackVee Inc., an advanced satellite manufacturer, expanding into an existing 55,000 sq ft facility at 4000 Ranger Road SE on the Max Q campus adjacent to Kirtland Air Force Base. Up to $22.3 million private investment, $1.25 million LEDA package ($250,000 city, $1 million state), creating 152 new jobs over 10 years. First 40 positions tied to 100% clawback provision. Passed unanimously.

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IDO amendment restricting cannabis and nicotine retail uses

Denied.

Amending the Integrated Development Ordinance to revise regulations for cannabis and nicotine retail uses in Table 4-2-1 and Section 14-16-4-3, an administration-requested bill imposing distance separations and hour restrictions on cannabis and primary nicotine retail. A floor amendment (increasing buffers to 990 feet and adjusting hours) failed. The bill itself failed.

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Industrial Revenue Bond for Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel

Deferred.

Authorizing issuance/sale of a taxable industrial revenue bond, Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel Project Series 2026, maximum principal $40,520,267, to acquire, construct, equip and improve a dual-branded Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites with an anticipated 135 guest rooms in the Sawmill District. Neighbors (Sawmill Community Land Trust, Sawmill Area Neighborhood Association) objected to five-story height and traffic on 18th Street. Deferred to August 17 so the developer and land trust can meet directly. Vote (dissenters Besson and Grout).

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Development agreement for Uptown Connect affordable housing project

Approved.

Approved development agreement for the Uptown Connect affordable housing project with Family Housing Development Corporation to utilize workforce housing trust funds and state capital outlay funding toward new construction of a multi-family rental housing project. Connected to a federal RAISE grant and transit-oriented development. Approved by voice vote.

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Consolidated Accountability and Government Ordinance (AGO)

Approved.

O40 repeals ROA 1994 Chapter 2 Articles 10 and 17 and creates a consolidated accountability and government ordinance governing the AGO Committee, Office of Internal Audit, and Office of Inspector General. Passed as substituted, unanimously.

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Zoning Changes

• NR-SU → NR-LM, approximately 165 acres at 6000 Alexander Boulevard Northeast (Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority)

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