Remember when there were rental scooters all around the city? The short-lived pilot program ended abruptly during the pandemic but last month we reported that City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn wants to make it easier for rental companies to come back to the Duke City. Now, one of the largest electric scooter companies wants to get its foot in the door. Reporter Elizabeth McCall spoke to a representative from Lime Scooters, who said the company has been in talks with city officials for more than a year.
Also, we’ve got a big announcement! City Desk ABQ welcomes new editor Andy Lyman along with some new staffers. Andy will be helming the ship with the help of assistant editor Elise Kaplan (fun fact: they went to journalism school together) and copy editor Katy Barnitz.
If you want to offer words of encouragement, congratulations or let him have it, you can email Andy here.
One electric scooter company wants ABQ to go ‘Lime’ green
Major scooter rental company is looking to launch in the city
By Elizabeth McCall
As Albuquerque city councilors prepare to debate at their Aug. 5 meeting a proposal that would lower charges for scooter and bike rental companies — one has expressed interest in operating in Albuquerque. City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn introduced the proposal because she wants to make the city more accessible but said the fees the city […]
New from City Desk ABQ
The Paper., City Desk ABQ appoint new editor, welcome new staff
By City Desk staff report
Albuquerque — Andy Lyman, a 14-year veteran of New Mexico newsrooms, has been appointed as the editor of City Desk ABQ, the city’s new nonprofit digital news source, and The […]
What to expect from ABQ City Council after summer break
The council will revisit some unfinished business and address the city’s still closed visitor center
By Elizabeth McCall
After a month-long break, the Albuquerque City Council will convene with plenty to tackle during its next series of meetings, and councilors will also have a loaded agenda for Aug. […]
Residents ask City Council to slow down on allowing e-bikes on Open Space trails
Proposal is expected to be discussed at Monday meeting
By Elizabeth McCall
As the Albuquerque City Council prepares to vote on a proposal to allow all e-bikes on Open Space trails, a few hundred residents say they want councilors to table the […]
North Domingo Baca Park pool construction moves forward
Tennis courts to close for resurfacing
By Rodd Cayton
The centerpiece of North Domingo Baca Park is taking shape, Albuquerque city officials announced Friday morning, and its tennis courts are getting a facelift. Crews this week began the next […]
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