ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The fight to stop the creation of a new film studio on the West Mesa in Albuquerque is nearing its end as the city says those appealing the project have no standing. The City of Albuquerque’s Environmental Planning Commission presented its findings on the development near Double Eagle Airport to Albuquerque City Council on Monday.
Councilors asked them to review an appeal to Mesa Film Studio after several organizations complained the decision was rushed without community input, and the studio would threaten the nearby Petroglyphs. The EPC found the city is fully justified and cleared to move forward with the project, saying the city has followed all regulations, including laws that will protect the petroglyphs. The council approved their findings.