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Albuquerque officials discuss moving historic diner to Route 66 Visitor Center
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For some it's a childhood memory, 'I grew up there. I remember that diner like I mean growing up, we walked by it, we ate at it, we did everything because it was part of our community,' said one member during a Route 66 Visitor Center Commission meeting. Story continues below Education: APS Board members respond after vulgar text messages sent during board meeting Trending: Working group offers recommendations for AI use in schools to NM lawmakers News: Metropolitan Detention Center reports 6th inmate death this year And for others, it's about family legacy, 'My aunt and uncle were promised those things, I just think that their vision was to see it somewhere in the city,' said a Hernandez family member. The traveling Valentine Diner, known as the Little House Diner, has moved around the city from places like Downtown to Nob Hill. And now, the city will decide its future with this goal in mind, 'To fulfill the original intent of the donation by the Hernandez family, which was to preserve it and celebrate its individual history,' said Shelle Sanchez, Director of Arts and Culture with CABQ. The proposal is to move the diner from Nob Hill, where it's being repurposed as a police substation, to the Route 66 Visitors Center, where it will be restored as a functioning diner. 'To me, what has happened with the diner is a disgrace,' said one member of the commission about the adjustment made to its original design. 'Their vision was for it to be in a prominent place, and I don't feel like out here is in a prominent place,' said one Hernandez family member. Members of the Hernandez family questioned the newly formed Route 66 Visitor Center Commission about whether people would actually go to the location on the outskirts of town. 'We kind of want it to be used the way they wanted it to be used, and I don't get that impression from, you know, putting it out here,' said one Hernandez family member. A Larry Barker investigation revealed that the city spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to furnish the building without proper oversight. Three years after its ribbon-cutting, the building still isn't open to the public. The city said this could change by the end of the summer, as they are in the process of hiring staff for the center. They believe that with a sign park coming this fall, the center will pick up traction. 'We actually are very optimistic about the number of people that will come here,' said Sanchez. Nob Hill's Neighborhood Association said they will be disappointed if the diner is relocated, saying, 'The little diner is dear to our hearts. It's been there 28 years.' Members with Nob Hill Main Street expressed support for the project, saying, 'If there's a place where this Valentine diner can be properly showcased, then that should be what happens.' 'I do believe this is the right location for it. And I do think you will see that,' said Sanchez to members of the public at the meeting. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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20-07-2025
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Proposal to move former diner turned APD substation to be discussed at public meeting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A proposal to move a former diner now being used as an Albuquerque Police substation in Nob Hill will be presented at a community meeting next week. The plan includes moving the former Little House Café in Nob Hill's Triangle Park, located on the corner of Girard and Central Avenue, to the Route 66 Visitor Center on the city's westside. The building was originally a Valentine Diner, one of the many prefabricated diners that became popular in the 1930s and could be easily moved. Story continues below News: Ruidoso flash floods lead to several swift water rescue operations Trending: New Mexico State Police explain middle of the night cell phone alert Community: What's happening in New Mexico July 18-24? Route 66 Summerfest and more Sports: Eck ready to build for the future, Mendenhall provides clarification on UNM departure Now, the city hopes to move and restore the 1940s-era diner as part of a historical exhibit for the Route 66 centennial next year. 'When we move it to a place like the Visitor Center, where we will have staff starting later this summer, we can open it to the public so that people can actually go into this space,' Shelle Sanchez, the director of Arts and Culture for the City of Albuquerque, told KRQE in a previous interview in June. It remains unclear how much the move will cost. Officials plan to discuss the proposal at the Route 66 Visitor Center Commission Meeting on Tuesday, July 22. The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. at the Route 66 Visitors Center, 12300 Central Ave. SW, and is open to the public. At the time of publication, the agenda for the meeting had not been posted; however, KRQE confirmed with the city that the diner proposal will be discussed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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24-03-2025
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Applications open for Albuquerque's ‘Artists At Work' initiative
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the second time, Albuquerque has been selected to receive funding for the national Artists At Work initiative. Through a partnership among Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture, The FreshGrass Foundation, and THE OFFICE performing arts + film, the Mellow Foundation will provide funding to support four artists with salaries, health benefits, and retirement benefits for an 18-month term. The City of Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture was selected to participate in the Artists At Work initiative as part of the Borderlands Region in 2022; this is the Duke City's second round taking part in this art and community-boosting initiative. Story continues below Crime: Sentencing begins for group involved in fatal drive-by shooting of 5-year-old Entertainment: When will ski resorts in New Mexico, southern Colorado close for 2025? Rankings: Where does this New Mexico town rank among the 2025 'Best Places to Live'? With Artists At Work, the selected artists will receive a yearly salary of $40,000, $60,000 total, from June 1, 2025, through November 30, 2026. The artists will work in a national cohort of 24 total artists to further their work, engage with community needs, and participate in workshops, documenting their journies throughout the process. 'We're committed to supporting the incredible artists and creatives that shape our city's vibrant cultural scene,' said Dr. Shelle Sanchez, director of Arts & Culture. 'Partnerships like this one play a crucial role in sustaining and expanding our efforts, ensuring that arts and culture continue to thrive as a cornerstone of our community's identity and economy.' Artist applications for the initiative will be accepted until 3 p.m. on Friday, April 18. To find out more about the Artists At Work initiative, click here to see the full information packet. To apply, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-02-2025
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Albuquerque officials provide update on 2026 Route 66 centennial celebration
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 got a closer look at what the Route 66 centennial celebration will look like. On Tuesday, city officials, Visit Albuquerque, and the Department of Arts and Culture provided an update on the plans to celebrate the 18-mile stretch of historic Route 66 for its 100th anniversary. I-25 southbound lane closing overnight for pothole repairs Some of the plans include an event website, immersive art installations, and even augmented reality experiences. 'We have a beautiful sign that has been on this end of the city, and by 2026, we're gonna have another big beautiful sign on the other side of the city welcoming people here,' said Director Shelle Sanchez, New Mexico Department of Arts & Culture. City officials also hope to revamp more business signs along Route 66 before the centennial. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
