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How does Albuquerque’s tax rate compare to other cities?
Albuquerque has a lower gross receipt tax than many cities and communities in the state.
Of the five most populated cities and towns in New Mexico, Albuquerque has the second lowest rate at 7.62%, according to the Tax and Revenue Department. Neighboring Rio Rancho has a lower tax rate by .18%
If raised, Albuquerque’s GRT would still be lower than Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Roswell and Farmington.
A packed house
The council chambers are packed with attendees with nearly every seat in the house full.
Even more attendees are standing outside of the chambers watching the meeting on television in the lobby.
A bulk of the attendees are present for the proposed gross receipts tax changes and immigration ordinance, with nearly 70 people signed up to speak.
With a long list of public sign-up list and controversial legislation, expect the meeting to stretch into the late hours of the night.
What's on the agenda?
The Albuquerque City Council convened at 5 p.m. for its fifth meeting of the year.
Tonight, the council will discuss raising the gross receipts tax by a fraction of a percent as well as legislation to restrict Immigration and Customs Enforcement within the city.
The complete meeting agenda is posted online and can be accessed here.