ALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque business owners received much-needed help recovering from vandalism. The City of Albuquerque launched the Window Grant program on September 1, 2024, providing financial assistance to repair broken windows caused by vandalism.
The program, which ended on December 31, 2024, supported 87 business owners, covering the repair of 210 broken windows. In total, the City provided or committed $200,000 to help alleviate the financial burden of this damage.
“It was a great program,” said Rosalinda Castaneda, owner of Wigs, Wigs, Wigs. “The funds have been very helpful and I am truly grateful.”
A collaboration between the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) and the Economic Development Department’s Small Business Office, the initiative aimed to protect businesses and keep them open to the public. Participants expressed their thanks for the timely support of the program and many acknowledged that the funding helped them avoid further financial losses and maintain customer traffic.
“We will continue to find new ways to prevent crime and support those who fall victim to it,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “Replacing these windows helps keep businesses open and ensure they have the resources they need to recover and continue serving our community.”
The grant reimbursed up to 80% of window replacement or repair costs, with a maximum of $5,000 per business. An additional $1,000 was available for those who incorporated “green” glass or environmentally sustainable safety glass into their repairs.
Participating companies were required to complete the APD Business Crime Prevention Security Survey. Meanwhile, APD’s Real Time Crime Center continues to help track criminals using more than 10,000 cameras located throughout the city. Officers have also increased their proactive patrols in areas with higher rates of vandalism.
Participating companies:
Abq Burrito & Burger
6300 Montano LLC
Dan’s
Leal Family Properties, LLC
El Rey Liqueur
Fox Executive Offices
Gorman Professional Building
Convenience store open 24/7
American Legion Post 13
CPR cell phone repair
Chello Grill
Qstation
Gray dog trade
Coronado Boot and Shoe Repair
Awards, etc.
Creative C, LLC
ABC Pastry and Bakery
Counting the Blessings
Rude Boy Cookies
A step above
High Desert Healing
Highland Baptist Church
Salon Laru Ni Hati
Body piercing evolution
L&L Auto Sales
Ice Makers by Dakine
What
Advanced Services Company
Franklin Management Corp.
Blaze Smoke and Accessories
Ace Barbershop
Andy and Eddie
American Legion Post 95
Wave Room
Twin Suns Comics and Games
Kadampa meditation center
Prima Asset Management
Snapdragon Tea
Albuquerque Legal and Fiduciary
MGS Communications
The perfect gift… Buy
Trade Winds Shopping Center
Curious toast
J&J Nail Spa
Bar & Grill Uptown
Petersen Properties
Theater of the Sun
Tako ten
Gilbert Sánchez Tax Service
505 Active
Chocolates Boutique Elixir
UR 205 Silver Retail, LLC
Artistic on canvas
Play it again
CDS lighting
Rebel Customs
Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church
Albuquerque Adult Learning Center
Bluefly Farms, LLC
Los Luceros Management – Stichologie Fabric Store
Escape room
Southwest collision DLM
A Treasure of Packrats
Café Pakalolo
Geltmore, LLC
French
Hair that we are
Absolute fitness
Wigs Wigs Wigs
FFP, LLC
Two boys’ donuts
Rhythm Haven Dance Studio
Azusa’s Christian faith
Doug Petersen Investments, LLC
Council 30 Albuquerque
Paleta Bar by the river
Mattress in minutes
Happy hiker
Super 8 Motel
McGinnis Driver Safety Center
Prestige Event Center
New Day – Welcome Center
Gabalon Court, LLC
Church of San Felipe de Neri
Clyde’s Stuffing
Crane Motors, LLC
JL Partners