What Is The Reason For The Delay of Unser Crossing?

Picture by Armstrong Development website





According to the developer, Armstrong Development Properties Inc. the Unser Crossing development will be a profitable location for retailers. So, why is the project stalled? Here are the statistics from the developers web site for the location of Unser Crossing located of Central between Unser Blvd. and 98th Street in the South West quadrant of Albuquerque.

PROPERTY STATISTICS
Unser Crossing offers tenants the combination of location and demographics that result in a successful retail business. Pad sites and retail space are available.

* Population (Trade Area):134,000
* Med. HH Inc. (Trade Area): $39,486
* Avg. HH Inc. (Trade Area): $49,783
* Traffic Count 2008 (Central Avenue): 25,029 ADT
* Traffic Count 2013 (Central Avenue): 34,260 ADT
* Traffic Count 2008 (Unser Boulevard): 20,497 ADT
* Traffic Count 2013 (Unser Boulevard): 33,810 ADT

I for one am looking forward to the new Defined fitness that is to be located in Unser Crossing. This part of the city is and has been underserved. With this delay it is just another slap in the face for this community that does not have adequate retail locations.

This is one of those situations that I will point to and show how the failure of the South Valley Incorporation is a failure for this community. If the South Valley incorporated, we would have some control over such projects and their timelines.

It is unclear as to why there is a delay. Is it the City of Albuquerque? Is it the developer? Is it the County of Bernalillo or any combination of the three? It seems that when there is more than one interested party involved there is the increased chance of finger pointing. All of the information about this project seems to come in bits and pieces. I would like to see one of the news channels step up and do an in depth story as to why the Unser Crossing is delayed.

I for one would like to see this project completed before summer of 2010. The Unser Crossing project has been in the works since 2008—the time has come to complete it!

What Is The Reason For The Delay of Unser Crossing?

Advice To Make The Best Of 2010!

I received an email the other day and it had some good advice.  The email was titled HANDBOOK FOR 2010. I was going to delete it, but something told me to read it.  I'm glad I did, there is some good advice--in fact I printed it out and posted it at home and work.

The advice given is information I already know, but because I get busy or life just seems to get in the way--I forget.  I posted it because it will help me remember what is important in life.

I thought I would share this email with you.  It did not have an author so I cannot credit it, but if you know who wrote it let me know in the comments section.

HANDBOOK 2010 

Health: 

1.       Drink plenty of water.

2.       Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.

3.       Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..

4.       Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy

5.       Make time to pray.

6.       Play more games

7.       Read more books than you did in 2009 .

8.       Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day

9.       Sleep for 7 hours..

10.    Take a 10-30 minute walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality: 

11.    Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

12.    Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

13.    Don't overdo. Keep your limits.

14.    Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

15.    Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.

16.    Dream more while you are awake

17.    Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..

18.    Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.

19.    Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.

20.    Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

21.    No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

22.    Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.  Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

23.    Smile and laugh more.

24.    You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree...

Society: 

25.    Call your family often.

26.    Each day give something good to others.

27.    Forgive everyone for everything..

28.    Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of  6.

29.    Try to make at least three people smile each day.

30.    What other people think of you is none of your business.

31.    Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life: 

32.    Do the right thing!

33.    Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

34.    GOD heals everything.

35.    However good or bad a situation is, it will change..

36.    No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

37.    The best is yet to come..

38.    When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.

39.    Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Last but not the least:

40.    Please Forward this to everyone you care about, I just did.

Advice To Make The Best Of 2010!

Stress Or Virus I’m Down For The Count!

I have been sick for the last five days. It started on Friday after work.  At first I thought I had food poisoning, because I ate at a popular fast food restaurant. The funny thing was no one else that ate there got sick.  Then Sunday I woke up with my throat on fire and things just went downhill from there.

I have been off work for three days and I’m not looking forward to all the work that is waiting for me at work.  The Flu season is still in full swing, so it is important that you take proactive steps to stay healthy.

1. Wash your hands
2. Do not touch your face
3. Eat healthy foods
4. Stay fit
5. Get enough rest
6. Stay home if you are sick
7. Sneeze into the bend of your elbow.

Good luck and stay healthy!

Stress Or Virus I’m Down For The Count!

I Was Ineligible To Vote!

I live in the South Valley, but I live in a small—a very small pocket of City—I am surrounded by the County of Bernalillo. My Aunt is two doors down and she is in County. If I cross the street, I am in County. This checker board annexing is part of the reason why we need to have a unified community. I feel cheated!

I also have noticed that there was a lot of money spent on banners, posters, billboards for the vote against incorporation. Where did the money for these items come from? It appears to me that someone or some people have a lot to lose if the incorporation were to pass. I think these are the same people that are spreading misinformation about the incorporation. A municipality cannot raise taxes but the County of Bernalillo can raise taxes and probably will raise taxes. If you shop at Wal-Mart in the South Valley, you are already paying the highest gross receipt taxes in the state because that is considered City.

What bothers me is that the people that have a lot to lose are those that are in control of what occurs in the South Valley. I bet that they are the same people that are producing the banners, posters and billboards.

If the incorporation fails, we all will lose. We lose the right to have a voice. We lose the right to determine zoning laws. We lose the right to negotiate with utilities—we lose the right to negotiate! We lose the right to have a safe community! What do we gain if the incorporation fails? We gain nothing, just more of the same!

I Was Ineligible To Vote!

No Risk, No Gain—Vote YES!

How many of you remember the little girl killed by a cement truck near Rio Grande High School because there was no sidewalk for her to walk on? How many of you live down roads that flood in the summer? How many of you are driving cars with bad tires because of alignment problems because of bad roads? How many of you have Dial-up because Broadband is not available? How many of you want to continue to live like this?

The safe route is paved by promises that never come true. If you vote against the South Valley incorporation, you are playing it safe. “I don’t want to take a chance that our taxes might go up.” “I don’t want to take the chance that we might lose services.” The scare tactics and false promises will keep you on the safe road—like sheep. In the end you will lose.

If you take the road less traveled and take a chance you might realize some gains. Don’t get me wrong, it will be a little rough, because it is a road that is not well traveled; however, it is worth the effort. We have the opportunity to take control of our destiny. We have the opportunity to make our community safer. We have the opportunity to have a voice—don’t throw that away by going down the safe road!

Taxes are going up whether you like it or not. When taxes go up, do you want a say in where the money goes? Do you want a say in whether or not your taxes go up? If you do, you will have a voice if you VOTE YES. Instead of being 1 in 600,000 you will be 1 in 50,000—do the math! Your voice will count. Vote YES on the South Valley incorporation.

If you want more information on the South Valley Incorporation visit South Valley Incorporation web site. Click here for polling information.




Vote Yes!

No Risk, No Gain—Vote YES!

It’s A New Year—Go Out And Enjoy It!

2010 is finally here and I have to say that I’m glad 2009 and the decade is done!  It has been a rough decade for me.  I have lost many people that I love and I miss all of them everyday; however, this is the start of a new decade and a new year!  I plan to make the best of it and enjoy every minute of this New Year.

I don’t necessarily have any New Year resolutions, but I do have some goals that I would like to accomplish.  I plan to get back to the gym on a regular basis and limit my portions on my plate—in more ways than one!  If the last decade has taught me anything it is to enjoy life now.  I used to postpone my happiness, not anymore.  Life is to short and you only get one life to live so live it!

I plan to go on at least three camping trips this year!  I also plan to take one picture a day and join the 365 groups on Flikr.  I will post at least two blog posts a week, even if it’s just to say hi and wish all of you well!

Each New Year is special, it’s an opportunity to start fresh and it’s an opportunity for change! I know that not every day will be easy, but I will try to find the lesson in each day.  I will keep a positive attitude of gratitude! How about you, are you planning any changes for this New Year?  Do you have any New Year resolutions, if so what are they?

I want to wish all of you a Happy New Year—make it a safe and fun year!

It’s A New Year—Go Out And Enjoy It!

The South Valley Incorporation My Two Cents!

The Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) Feasibility Study states, “Bottom line: A south valley municipality could work”!  As it stands, the opponents to incorporation are comparing the South Valley municipality to Farmington’s municipality, an established municipality with established sources of revenue.  This is comparing apples to oranges.  Yes it is true that there is a possible short fall of 3-8 million dollars; however, this shortfall will occur only if salaries are equal to those of Farmington’s levels—apples to oranges.

Let’s use the business analogy of a start up company.  The start up company (South Valley) may be the same size as its competitor (Farmington); however, the competitor has better compensation for its employees.  The reason, why is because it is an established entity—mature.  The competitor’s revenue is used for maintenance and profit.  The start up will not compensate its employees at the same level because its revenues will be utilized to stabilize and grow—there will be growing pains. The start up will limit its salaries in order to grow.

The growing pains (shortfall) could be lessened by grants and funding from federal and state governments. A good strategic plan with long term and short term goals that focus on current and future revenues, will allow the start up to grow to the same levels as its competitors.  Focus on current revenues such as construction, agriculture, education, health care, services, retail and manufacturing.  All of these sources of revenue exist in the South Valley. Grow and nurture these sources and at the same time look at new sources, such as negotiating the return of annexed section of the South Valley.  Also look at the movie industry as a potential source of revenue.  Look at bringing in business that will benefit the community as a whole; green business such as solar manufacturers. For example negotiate a solar farm that will benefit the local farmers and the start up business, by saving money on electricity. In return the manufacturer will receive a discount on leased land or a tax incentive.  The manufacturer has an opportunity to show its product in action and the community benefits by free electricity. In other words think outside the box.

Another long term goal is to invest revenues wisely that will grow and be utilized as a rainy day fund. In the short term the start up will use contract workers. The South Valley will use the services that are currently in place and provided by the City of Albuquerque and the County of Bernalillo. In the short term we save on insurance costs and workman comp claims.  This allows the Start up to save and plan for its own independent services.

If the incorporation is executed correctly, any shortfalls will be alleviated within the first few years. When that occurs and the South Valley becomes truly independent by providing its own services, it will have true control over its own destiny. We can then focus on enhancing the quality of life issues such as broadband issues, crime issues and unemployment issues; although, some of these issues will have been addressed during the start up phase.  Look at the facts and you will conclude that in the long term voting, “Yes” to incorporation will be your choice.  For more information go to South Valley Incorporated Information:  http://www.southvalleyinc.info/

The South Valley Incorporation My Two Cents!