Are you a young person who is interested in working in the private sector?

Are you a private sector employer looking for motivated young employees?

Mayor Chávez is proud to announce the 2007 Mayor's Youth Jobs Initiative, a program designed to pair motivated youth between the ages of 16 and 21 with private sector jobs in their areas of interest.

Mayor Chávez is excited to provide educational experiences for today's youth so they can provide a brighter future for tomorrow.

For more information about the program, visit the Mayor's Youth Jobs Initiative page.

Washington, D.C. – Albuquerque (NM) Mayor Martin J. Chavez will testify on behalf of The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) today, Monday, April 23, 2007, before the United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources regarding S. 1115 -- legislation that includes specific language supporting cities’ efforts to build upon their growing grassroots initiatives aimed at reducing energy use and curbing carbon dioxide.

In January, Mayor Palmer unveiled a 10-Point Plan, Strong Cities, Strong Families, for a Strong America, that called upon Congress to enact an Energy and Environmental Block Grant, modeled after the highly successful Community Development Block Grant.

Additionally, the Conference established a Climate Protection Center and more than 460 mayors have signed the Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. These 460 mayors and others in cities all around the country are already taking action to reduce carbon dioxide emissions below 1990 levels.

This new legislation now pending before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee provides new federal funding directly to Mayors, County Executives and Governors to support programs that improve community energy efficiency, helping the nation curb its energy dependency and thereby reducing carbon dioxide.

Last night, Mayor Chavez led a vigil for the tragedy at Virginia Tech. Together with hundreds of students from University of New Mexico and other Albuquerque residents, the Mayor reached out to the victims of violence.

"We are all Virginia Tech." he said. "This could have happened anywhere."

Mourners lit candles at dusk and gathered in silence. It was a poignant moment at Harry Kinney Civic Plaza in solidarity with our fellow Americans.

Here are more photos from the event.

ALBUQUERQUE , N.M. - Mayor Martin J. Chávez will hold several “town hall” community gatherings throughout Albuquerque in April and early May to discuss the City’s budget, tax relief or any issues the community may find necessary.

The meetings have been scheduled as follows:

Thursday, April 19th ,7:00-9:00 PM @ Alamosa Community Center
6900 Gonzales Rd. SW

Saturday, April 21st, 2:00-4:00 PM @ Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center - 4900 Kachina NW

Monday, April 30th, 7:00-9:00 PM @ Highland Senior Center - 131 Monroe NE

Tuesday, May 1st, 6:00-8:00 PM @ Bear Canyon Senior Center
4645 Pitt NE

Wednesday, May 2nd, 6:00-8:00 PM @ North Valley Senior Center
3825 4th Street NW

“I look forward to meeting with the citizens of Albuquerque to discuss the budget, taxes, or any concerns or issues that the community might have. Albuquerque has important decisions ahead, and it is crucial the citizens know that their government is accessible and their voice is important,” Chávez said.