Our bosque is a treasure but one easily destroyed by good intentions.<\/p>\n
\u00c2\u00bb Proposed city development would threaten river park | ABQ Journal<\/a> by Dave Parsons<\/p>\n Few American cities can boast such a magnificent natural amenity. Many cities have invested millions of dollars to recreate \u00e2\u20ac\u0153green belts.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d In Albuquerque, all we have to do is protect what we already have. <\/p>\n However, now, following a century of protection, the natural beauty and ecological integrity of the Rio Grande Valley State Park is being threatened by the Rio Grande Vision \u00e2\u20ac\u201c a bosque development plan promoted by Mayor Richard Berry. <\/p>\n The Rio Grande Vision is a disturbing departure from the purposes set forth by the state\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s legislation and the Bosque Action Plan. It starts us down a path of incrementally destroying the natural and ecological integrity of the bosque through ill-defined development. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u00c2\u00bb Proposed city development would threaten river park | ABQ Journal<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our bosque is a treasure but one easily destroyed by good intentions. \u00c2\u00bb Proposed city development would threaten river park | ABQ Journal by Dave Parsons Few American cities can boast such a magnificent natural amenity. Many cities have invested millions of dollars to recreate \u00e2\u20ac\u0153green belts.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d In Albuquerque, all we have to do is … Continue reading » Proposed city development would threaten river park | ABQ Journal #abqbosque<\/span> \n