Chain Hotels vs Old Town Charm

A major hotel push is heating up in Albuquerque’s historic Old Town, with developers seeking $40 million in tax breaks to build a Hampton Inn and Home 2 Suites—promising 135 rooms and 40 jobs. But local business owners and heritage advocates are sounding the alarm, fearing chain hotels will dilute the area’s unique charm. The Development Commission narrowly approved the project 4-1, sending it to city council for final approval next Monday—just as another hotel proposal for the Journal Center also moves forward. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/bc5208a0eb891bd8