City of Albuquerque shuts down Bow and Arrow Lodge

By KOB
February 20, 2025 - 9:35 PM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The City of Albuquerque has shut down another motel on Central Avenue after an inspection uncovered numerous violations Wednesday.

The City shut down the Bow and Arrow Lodge, near Wyoming, after an inspection revealed several violations and risks to tenants and people in the area.

Albuquerque Police described it as “a crime magnet.” According to the City, APD and AFR responded to over 100 calls for service at the motel in 2024.

During the inspection Wednesday, APD cleared four felony warrants and made an arrest.

“Businesses that willingly engage in criminal activity will not be tolerated in this city,” Mayor Tim Keller said. “Let me be clear: If you endanger our community, we will take decisive action to hold you accountable.”

The City had the motel in the Abandoned and Dilapidated Abatement Property Team program from June 2022 to September 2023. While the City reported a reduction in crime during that time, the motel reportedly backslid after that.

Since January 2024, the City said APD has responded to the motel for calls about:

  • Two cases of aggravated assault and battery
  • Two armed robberies
  • Two recovered stolen vehicles
  • Two shootings
  • 29 ShotSpotter calls for service, “totaling 52 rounds fired”

The motel’s violations include the following, according to the City:

  • “Exposed wiring, electrical hazards, inadequate heating and missing electrical covers.
  • Fire hazards
    • Missing and disabled smoke alarms
    • Blocked exits
  • Hazardous plumbing, major plumbing issues in units, broken bathroom fixtures and inadequate hot water.
  • Dangerous disrepair
    • Leaking roof
    • Water damage
    • Evidence of a roach infestation
  • Drug paraphernalia, including needles, found throughout the complex grounds.”

Tenants at the Bow and Arrow Lodge included elderly, long-term residents, according to the city. Families, paying around $80-120 per night also stayed there.

Albuquerque Community Safety helped connect tenants to other living arrangements and provided transportation to get there. ACS will continue to support the tenants to get into long-term, stable housing.

Albuquerque Animal Welfare also has in protective custody companion animals who lived at the motel. Owners can reclaim them.

Last month, Animal Welfare and ACS went through a similar process when the City shut down the Loma Verde Motel.