Shriners Leave, Wrestling Scrambles, Housing Wins | Albuquerque News

Albuquerque just snagged the historic Shriners Hall property to build 40-100 affordable rental units, keeping the old building as a community center — forcing the dwindling New Mexico Shriners to pack up and find a new home while pledging to keep supporting kids’ hospitals. Meanwhile, local wrestling promotion Phase 1 Pro is scrambling to find a new venue after losing their spot, struggling to find a place with the right ceiling height and drink service. City Councilor Nichole Rogers sees this as a major housing win, pushing for faster affordable housing projects and envisioning the site as a hub for financial services and community events — a fresh start for the land, even as longtime tenants adjust. 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/90112639db21f97a