Albuquerque proposes incentives for more neon along Route 66

Mayor Richard Berry and the City of Albuquerque are considering proposals that would lead to more and bigger neon signs along the city's Route 66 corridor, reported the Albuquerque Journal. According to the newspaper, the ideas include: -- Allowing bigger signs. A free-standing neon sign, for example, could be up to 50 percent bigger than … Continue reading Albuquerque proposes incentives for more neon along Route 66

Albuquerque restaurant refuses to pay minimum wage

The owner of the Route 66 Malt Shop in Albuquerque acknowledged to KOB-TV he's refusing to pay a new city minimum wage recently approved by voters. Here's the video from the station's report: The most pertinent points from the written part of the story: Owner Eric Szeman said he warned employees of layoffs when the … Continue reading Albuquerque restaurant refuses to pay minimum wage