THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE IS MOVING AHEAD WITH PLANS TO RENOVATE THE CONVENTION CENTER. MAYOR RICHARD BERRY SAYS HE EXPECTS PHASE ONE WORK TO BEGIN SHORTLY. THE WORK INCLUDES UPGRADES TO THE KITCHEN AND MAIN BALLROOM.

PHASE TWO WILL INCLUDE RENOVATING THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONVENTION CENTER. CONSTRUCTION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BY THE MIDDLE OF THIS YEAR.