Though originally intended for Downtown, the city of Albuquerque recently installed a public restroom stall purchased by City Councilor Isaac Benton in an Old Town parking lot. Maria Griego, a city parking supervisor, center, shows Wendy Vigil, left, and A.J. Jex, right, how they will maintain and lock up the building at night. (Jim Thompson/Albuquerque Journal)
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