Work could begin next year on the construction of a new station for the Albuquerque Fire Rescue Department.
The facility would go up within the boundaries of the city’s International District. City officials have long wanted to see a new station built in that vicinity in order to increase area response times.
Mayor Tim Keller has added the building of what will be called Fire Station 12 to a $140 million general obligation bond package that will ultimately be decided upon by voters in November.
As proposed, the bond package will allocate $4 million for the building of the International District station.
The Mayor has additionally proposed construction of a regional public safety center, which would go up on the southeast side of the city. The bond package will include $7 million for the construction of that center.
Keller has said that the bond package proposals, which also include funding for road upgrades and affordable housing initiatives, will help make Albuquerque “a place where hard-working families can get ahead and kids can grow up safely and have opportunities right here at home.”
Located in southeast Albuquerque, the International District has a unique demographically diverse population, and is known for its international grocery stores and restaurants.
The last time Albuquerque voters were presented with a general obligation bond was in November of 2019. Ultimately, that bond was approved with 71% of the vote.
By Garry Boulard