South Valley leaders announced the new name of the South Valley in efforts to incorporate the area as a town. The South Valley Incorporation Group made up of leaders and community organizers took in suggestions through a hot line and email in what was called the "Name that Town" campaign. The result: Valle de Atrisco
What do you think of the new name? Vote in my poll to the right.
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I'm not originally from Albq., let alone New Mexico. I've only lived here for the past 6 years. And I'm still kind of confused as to why this area wants to break-away and become their own town? My wife, who is from here, says that the South Valley area doesn't get any city money, and that's one reason why it's not in the best shape. If this is true, why is that? They have Abq. mailing address, doesn't that mean they are part of Albuquerque? Man, I'm confused!
JD, your wife is correct. The South Valley (at least the part trying to incorporate -- become our own town) is not part of the jurisdiction of the City of Albuquerque. One practice the City has, though, is to annex only the business areas (thus claiming those gross receipts taxes) but leave alone the residential areas surrounding them-- the homes of the people who patronize those businesses.
Our mailing addresses do have 'Albuquerque' in them, even though we are technically not in the city limits.
Check out this google map (http://bit.ly/IYVYv) showing the municipal and 'unincorporated' boundaries. To see what I'm talking about, zoom into Coors and Rio Bravo (Wal-Mart) or Bridge and Goff.
I have lived in the south valley all my life and would love to see positive change spring about. Although, i have to loo into this issue further to decide for myself if the incorporation is best. We all must soon, apparently i hear they have more than enough signatures to get it one step further.
This is insanity, especially in this economy. We are already staring down the double barrel of an upcoming state and federal tax increase. The city has annexed the every part of the South Valley that could have potentially supported the incorporation by providing a tax base. Many of the residents lobbied to keep larger shopping centers and restaurants from coming here, stating that it would "ruin their rural lifestyle." Without businesses to provide revenue for the proposed city (and I don't mean bakeries, wrecking yards, and tattoo parlors), I only see two possible outcomes: 1. Raise property taxes dramatically, which may drive out many of the current residents. 2. Recruit big businesses, and isn't keeping big business out of the South Valley the reason they want to incorporate in the first place?
hello, having looked at the map in leila's posting, i just have to put my 2 cents in, even though i'm a relative newcomer(2 yrs) and i don't live quite that far south. that map is hilarious, reminds me of some of the gerrymandered districts that politicians like to carve for themselves. you guys are going to be paying to duplicate services now provided by the county or city. a whole new city government including administration, police and fire, schools, garbage and all the other bits and pieces. there is just no way that 3 separate entities can be cheaper to run than the existing 2. this sounds like something that would benefit the few wealthy folks down there who can afford to see their taxes go up. best of luck to y'all...
Page 24 of June BBER Study GRT - State Shared. Show that there is 8.4 million dollars available for the new town. The loss of revenue to the county is about less then $800,000 if we become a town. We could continue County services as is, no changes in county services , then use this 8.4 million annually to improve the south valley. The against group is adding so much confusion about creating a new town that this simple point is easy to understand and debate. We have volunteered over 2 years of monthly meetings to render the opinion that it is feasible to create a new town in the south valley. Letting the voters decide base on 2 years worth of dialogue. Why would south valley residents /property owners turn backs on millions of dollars available from the new towns share of state revenues? Everything else being discussed is speculation , since newly elected town officials will decide how to move forward with the millions available. I hope the county would work to continue to provide the services they provide, which by the ways is funded by OUR EXISTING taxes.
I see this as effort as a win win for our community. If it is passed , we will begin a new era where residents have a stronger voice by being able to vote in mandated town elections.
If it fails, we as a community has come together to look at what we must do to improve on what the future brings. Improved communication - County officials are worried about a new town and have been actively reaching out to the community to discuss issues and over the last 2 years are more active in facing the reality that people are not happy with their services and seem to be temporarily concerned, the question is will this concern continue. I hope so, if not this issue will continue to come up over and over again , until, the truths are told.
Do your own research invest time on both side of the issues.
regards
The towns would still be part of Bernalillo County. The New town will
get 8.4 million by becoming a town from its share of GRT shared revenues
like all other Cities in new Mexico( Page 24 UNM BBER Feasibility
Study). If a new town is created Bernalillo County, losses about 840
thousand dollars in tax revenues. Bernalillo County would still gets
the majority of its revenues and must continue to provide services for
the tax revenue they get from the residents in the area. The 840
thousand dollar loss in tax revenues could be paid back to the county
and continue status quo, no changes to county services, the counties
continue as they are.
THIS LEAVES OVER 7 million for the new town to use to improve the South
Valley community. Counties and Cities usually work together.
Therefore, by NOT creating a new town the South Valley is losing out on
over 7million dollars in revenues. Go to www.southvalleyinc.info.
Approximately 50 plus volunteers have reviewed the feasibility issues
for over 2 years and your questions are most welcomed. People must ask
good questions like yours to fully understand the reasons why the south
valley incorporation group decided that it was feasible to put this
issue to a vote to let the voters decide.
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