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Council overrides mayoral veto to restore funds for rail trail and indoor sports complex
Summary
On March 3 the City Council voted to override a mayoral veto of the FY2025 capital implementation ordinance, restoring funding for phases of the Albuquerque Rail Trail and advancing money for an indoor sports complex; the override passed 8–1 after extended debate over process and priorities.
The Albuquerque City Council on March 3 voted to override Mayor's veto EC‑330 (a line‑item veto of R‑25‑112), restoring previously appropriated capital funds for the rail trail and a proposed indoor sports complex. The motion to override passed 8–1 after council discussion and public comment.
Councilors who supported the override framed it as a practical compromise that restores multi‑phase funding for the Rail Trail (a…
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