Albuquerque Tearing Down Lindy's Diner Building | Santa Fe News

Albuquerque is finally demolishing the iconic Bliss Building, home to Lindy’s Diner for over 35 years, after decades of neglect and a dangerous asbestos discovery. The Vatoseow family, who owned the diner and struggled to afford the $400K demolition cost after insurance denied their claims, now face a city takeover — with a lien placed on their property to cover expenses. The city stepped in after the owners couldn’t secure contractors or meet deadlines, and while demolition will take weeks, Central Ave may reopen by July 15th — but Fifth Street stays closed. For the family, it’s not just a building — it’s their livelihood, now crumbling under the weight of bureaucracy and bad luck. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/271b21e4e1d8b8a0