Winter Wonderland 2006

We have over 14 inches of snow in the East Mountains. Enjoy:

Community Heroes

Thanks to the Citizen for recognizing RGF President Paul Gessing and other deserving individuals as “community heroes.” I wholeheartedly agree. The evidence for Paul is here.

Big-Box Moratorium Defeated

Amidst all the snow and holiday hustle and bustle, I almost missed the fact that City Council wisely decided not to impose a moratorium on so-called “big-box” shopping centers. Although the regulations on the location and appearance of these stores could be problematic depending on which direction Council decides to go, at least they have [...]

Pre-K Program Below Norms? So what, expand it!

In case you missed it, on Thursday, the Albuquerque Journal reported that New Mexico’s new pre-K program is “falling below national norms in rankings of classroom quality and literacy and math scores.” The full article is available here if you have a subscription.
Although the findings of this study are not conclusive, it definitely demands more [...]

Richardson’s Eminent Domain Commission Agrees: No Eminent Domain for Private Benefit!

In case you missed it, Governor Richardson’s eminent domain task force heeded the advice of property owners and supporters of private property rights like the Rio Grande Foundation and Institute for Justice and recommended that the Governor and Legislature prohibit the use of eminent domain to promote economic development in New Mexico.
Hopefully, the Governor and [...]

Streetcar Accounting for Our $8.1 Million?

It turns out that Albuquerque got $8.1 million of your tax money from the state to “plan” the “modern” streetcar. A “consultant” HDR was “hired” without competition. That consultant also “planned” the train to nowhere.
What happened to our $8.1 million?
HT: Terry Storch

Rail Runner Math Puzzle

I’ve never been very good at math so help me out on this one. The Rail Runner’s website says that its 200,000 rider was celebrated on October 13. The Rail Runner has run on weekdays since July 14 (except for Labor day). That means it took 64 days of train rides before the 200 thousandth [...]

Once More on the Streetcar

Bob Parmelee of Santa Fe describes in gory detail why voters throughout New Mexico — not just in Albuquerque — should be worried about the budgetary impact of the Albuquerque trolley system now moving through City Council. He also has a few kind words for the work of the Rio Grande Foundation.

Getting Railroaded All Over

If you have followed New Mexico politics and the Rio Grande Foundation at all over the past year, you are probably aware of the RailRunner commuter rail train and the streetcar system that is now being fast-tracked through City Council by Mayor Chavez.
I attended a public hearing on the RailRunner in Santa Fe on Thursday, [...]

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