A Cool Mayor acts – to promote energy efficiency, pioneer renewable energy, recycle waste, plant trees, plan smart growth, reduce traffic congestion – whatever it takes to bring about climate protection, piece by piece, solution by solution."

- Coolmayors.com

In a new website created by the Mayors for Climate Protection, Mayor Chávez is cited as "The Visionary" for his sustainable water vision, Urban Forestry program, and Albuquerque's world class bike paths.

From the site:

THE VISIONARY
Martin Chavez, Mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico
This hard charging Mayor recently received a World Leadership Award following successful execution of his sustainable water vision, “Securing a Priceless Future.” And from Urban Forestry to Open Space and world class bike paths, Albuquerque has racked up other national recognition and honors as well. City Hall’s carbon footprint has been reduced 64% and Chávez is taking his ability to deliver to wider groups of stakeholders with initiatives such as an entirely alternative fuel city vehicle fleet and the 2030 Challenge for carbon neutral buildings. Bagging top honors as Forbes’ “Best city for business and career,” Chávez is also demonstrating that being Green can be good for business. Read more >>