The owner of a controversial bookstore in Albuquerque says he is optimistic he will once again be allowed to let homeless people camp on his property. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The owner of a controversial bookstore in Albuquerque says he is optimistic he will once again be allowed to let homeless people camp on his property. The camp was cleared out on Jan. 20, and in the eight days since then, other business owners nearby say the area has come back to life. You actually feel the energy has just been fantastic around here.”Other business owners share that sentiment, but they say they’re also worried they will see the camp return one day. For now, business owners are hoping to enjoy what they say are the first few days of peace they’ve had in months, if not longer.