Community

FAR NE Heights Luxury Apartments

Location

4301 Central NE—Nob Hill/Highland

Metropolitan Redevelopment Area

Albuquerque NM

Size

85 units motel

Assignment

The City of Albuquerque and the local residents, neighborhood, and business associations would like to see the property preserved.  Housing Resources is to perform a market analysis on the property and determine a viable use for the property.

History

De Anza—named for a Spanish governor that discovered San Francisco, and was governor for the NM territory for a decade.  Developed by an well respected business man and anglo who traded with the Native Americans. Built with Zuni craftsmen using Zuni rock, material and labor.

The De Anza Motor Lodge epitomizes the mingling of New Mexico’s cultures, traditions, and history.

Regarding the De Anza, Wallace once explained:

I was selling my Indian goods around the country, and every hotel I stopped at, I had to haul by mugs and jewelry up and down the stairs. I saw the need for motels. Didn’t have to walk up and down those stairs. Park right at your door. It was a miracle!

- Charles Garret Wallace—developer/owner/trader of the De Anza Motor Lodge

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