Status of the UNM North Golf Course
____________________________________________________ Albuquerque, New Mexico March 2011
Things have been relatively quiet, but as many of you know who have
attended the various meetings and town halls over the past few years concerning construction
activities on North Campus, only a signed legally binding agreement will protect the North Golf Course from any future development. So as we enjoy our urban oasis, let us be ready still to come to its defense when necessary.
The University of New Mexico had plans to develop the North Golf Course into Lobo Village, a "Continuing Life Care Community" -- in contradiction to previous Administration statements (February 2007) that UNM had no plans to develop it. But because of the enormous progress in negotiations between the community, UNM, and local governmental officials, and with official statements by the UNM Board of Regents, the North Golf Course remains virtually unchanged.
With community support, we remain vigilant in our goal
to preserve this historic and cherished green space!
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Current framework of UNM Master Plan available for viewing:
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UNM should not develop the North Golf Course. Why not?
Because....
"...value does not just come from bricks and mortar and the bottom line. Value also comes from community good will, quality of life, a more natural environment with hundreds of trees, and the space to think and breathe and be at peace. Value comes from preserving a small refuge for animals and migratory birds, and it comes from creating alliances, and building relationships, not tearing them down."
March 12, 2007
Dr. Sara Koplik
President
North Campus Neighborhood Association
Speech to UNM Board of Regents
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What Others Think...
Albuquerque Journal, Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Letter to the Editor
UNM Green Space Benefits Many
"A JOURNAL editorial incorrectly stated that UNM President David Schmidly had met with members of the North Campus Neighborhood Association, rather than with the North Golf Course Advisory Board, a very diverse group appointed by UNM to work with the university in preserving the golf course.
This group is working to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the University of New Mexico and has presented a proposal as the starting point of this process. North Campus Neighborhood Association is actively involved in this pursuit, along with many other associations and individuals throughout the city.
The options available to UNM, other than commercial development, are many, and require a new and long-term perspective and perhaps some "out-of-the-box" thinking. This might include a land swap with the city or State Land Office, which would provide the university with revenue-producing real estate elsewhere.
These decisions can and should ensure permanent preservation of this irreplaceable green space in the midst of our growing city.
UNM is a public university, established for the benefit of the students and all New Mexico citizens. The lands on which it exists are public lands, paid for by New Mexico taxpayers. The golf course itself is appreciated daily by hundreds, whether on foot or simply driving past it.
The ultimate result of the negotiations should benefit the university itself, its faculty and students, and the current and future residents of our city and state. In preserving this open space, UNM regents will have been a part of a "green commitment," benefiting generations."
CHUCK MAGUIRE
Netherwood Park Neighborhood Association, Albuquerque
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