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  • Representation of the Santa Fe Opera, a world-class operatic institution, in connection with the Pueblo of Tesuque’s proposed development of a casino and/or hotel on Pueblo property adjacent to the Opera, with a focus on protecting the Opera’s sound, light, and visual impact interests.
  • Representation of a substantial sand and gravel mining company in connection with litigation, alleging specified violations of the Zoning Ordinance, filed by Sandoval County to abate a Zoning Ordinance Violation.
  • Representation of Western Albuquerque Land Holdings, LLC in obtaining its land use approvals for the 13,857-acre Santolina master planned community in the County of Bernalillo and in ongoing development matters and land use and water issues.
  • Representation of Western Albuquerque Land Holdings, LLC in defending against two appeals filed in the Second Judicial District Court for Bernalillo County in opposition of land use approvals obtained by Western Albuquerque Land Holdings from Bernalillo County for its 13,851-acre Santolina master planned community in Bernalillo County.
  • Representation of Diamond Tail Properties, LLC in negotiating terms and conditions of location agreements with various filming companies for the use of certain areas of the Diamond Tail Ranch for filming movies and/or TV series.
  • Representation of Coast Range Investments, Inc. in its development located in Belen, New Mexico.
  • Representation of the University of New Mexico, as condemnor, in acquiring intervening private lots located on the University south campus.
  • Representation of the University of New Mexico, as condemnor, in the threatened condemnation of a decommissioned water reservoir owned by the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority and located on the University main campus.
  • Representation of the University of New Mexico in the development of its South Campus, including issues pertaining to possible amendments to the Master Plan and rezoning.
  • Representation of Simon Property Group in negotiating terms with surrounding commercial property owners / developers and the City of Albuquerque to terminate the Tax Increment Development District in place in Albuquerque’s Uptown area.
  • Representation of Lovelace Medical Center in an agreement among Lovelace Medical Center, the City of Albuquerque, and Albuquerque Public Schools regarding the operational aspects and use of a street between the Lovelace Medical Center and an elementary school.
  • Representation of Andalucia Development Co., Inc. in matters relating to impact fees imposed by the City of Albuquerque.
  • Representation of a land owner in obtaining zoning of a large parcel of vacant land for a regional shopping center on Albuquerque’s west side. The land was located in the vicinity of a rural, residentially developed area. We were successful despite strenuous neighborhood opposition.
  • Representation of Prudential Insurance Company of America and Winrock Shopping Center in obtaining land use approvals and in related litigation pertaining to the redevelopment of the shopping center.
  • Representation of Prudential Insurance Company of America and Winrock Shopping Center in successful negotiations with the city, state, and adjoining land owners to construct a freeway interchange and develop adjoining roadways. The result was efficient and positive movement of traffic to and from the shopping center.
  • Representation of Prudential Insurance Company of America and Winrock Shopping Center in their objection to a major Albuquerque developer attempt to put a road through Winrock Shopping Center’s property to provide access to his adjoining property. By working with the City Council and several other city departments, we successfully negotiated placement of the road to the satisfaction of all parties.
  • Representation of the University of New Mexico in condemnation proceedings in which the City of Albuquerque sought to acquire additional land for airport expansion.
  • Representation of Black Hills Corporation, Inc. in connection with vested rights relating to zoning laws.
  • Representation of Mesa Verde Development in a dispute with Homeowners Association and others relating to the number of dwelling units allowed per acre.