2007 News

Form Based Code Update

Council is requesting a 60-day deferral of the Form Based Code at the Environmental Planning Commission. We will ask the EPC to hear the Code for the first time at their February 21, 2008 meeting.

Debate Continues Concerning TIDDs

Turn in to KOB's (Channel 4) Eye on New Mexico. Councilor Cadigan will debate Commissioner Cummins on the issues of TIDDs. The show will air on Sunday, Dec. 16th at 10am on Channel 4.

$8.4 Million Goes to Housing Revitalization in Trumbull Village

On December 5, 2006 the Albuquerque City Council approved $8.4 million in funding to build new, owner occupied affordable housing in the Trumbull Village neighborhood of Albuquerque's Southeast Heights.

Form Based Code Meeting

Please join City Councilor Isaac Benton and Mark White, Attorney and Planning Consultant for a presentation on the proposed Form Based Code.

Update to Greenfield TIDDs Raises Serious Concern

On Friday, November 30, 2007 a televised Tax Increment Development District (TIDD) debate aired on KNME’s Channel 5, "In Focus/The Line”. The next televised event on KNME Channel 5 occurs on the following date:

Brad Winter Elected City Council President

City Councilor Brad Winter (District 4) was elected President of the City Council at the first meeting of the Eighteenth Council on Monday, December 3, 2007.

Greenfield TIDDs Gain Serious Concern

Tune in to a televised debate on Tax Increment Development Districts (TIDDs) in Greenfields on KNME’s Channel 5, "In Focus/The Line” on the following dates:

Legislation to Prohibit Issuance of STOP Fines

City Councilor Brad Winter (District 4), introduced legislation today prohibiting the issuance of any STOP fines (red light and speeding cameras and vans) until the Council has had an opportunity to review the findings of the Mayor’s Task Force which is due to be reported to the Council on January 15, 2008.

Mesa del Sol Tax Increment Development District Meeting

A special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mesa del Sol Tax Increment Development District will be held in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers, on the bottom level of the City-County Government Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tuesday October 30 2007 at 10 a.m.

End the Iraq Occupation

Albuquerque City Council President Debbie O’Malley and Councilor Isaac Benton sent a letter and copies of a resolution, calling for Congress to rescind the Iraq War resolution and begin a phased redeployment of American troops from Iraq, to all five members of New Mexico’s Congressional delegation and President George W. Bush.

Mesa del Sol Tax Increment Development District Special Meeting

A special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mesa del Sol Tax Increment Development District will be held in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers, on the bottom level of the City-County Government Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 10 2007 at 10 a.m.

Unanimous Approval of Gutierrez Canyon Open Space Purchase and Preservation

Albuquerque’s City Council continues to build on its first place national ranking for protecting open space.

Unanimous Approval of City Archaeologist

After twenty one years of efforts to establish an archeological ordinance and city archaeologist, the Albuquerque City Council unanimously approved Councilor Heinrich’s “Preservation of Archaeological Sites” ordinance at their Monday night meeting.

Slumlords Must Be Held Accountable

The Albuquerque City Council unanimously approved the Slumlord Accountability Ordinance on Monday, August 6th, 2007, sponsored by City Councilor Martin Heinrich (District 6).

Block of Blight No Longer

A block of dilapidated housing that has been boarded-up for years is slated for removal by City crews. Jessie and Fred Sais, long-time active members of the Wells Park Neighborhood Association, were instrumental in pushing for removal of these nuisance properties.

Plans for Affordable Housing at Mesa del Sol

On Thursday, a Workforce Housing Plan for Mesa del Sol was approved by the Mesa del Sol Tax Increment District Board of Directors. The Plan, which is supported by Mesa del Sol, will go before the City Council for consideration during Monday’s meeting (R-07-193).

Sweet Potato Pie, Beeswax Candles & Tasty Tomatoes at Your Grower's Market

City Councilor Martin Heinrich encourages Albuquerque residents to patronize their local grower’s market. “Local grower’s markets provide numerous community benefits. They preserve local farmland, keep dollars circulating locally, and provide some of the freshest items you can find,” said Heinrich.

Albuquerque's Open Space Ranks Number One

The City of Albuquerque has been ranked first place nationally for its percentage of land devoted to open space, as highlighted in the below article printed in the New Mexico Business Weekly on Monday, July 23rd, 2007.

Federal Minimum Wage Goes Up, but Lags Albuquerque

Today, for the first time in a decade, the United States federal government has raised the nation’s minimum wage, up 70 cents to $5.85 an hour. Next summer the national minimum wage will again be raised by 70 cents to $6.55 and again in 2009, when the current legislation’s increases will top out at $7.25 per hour.

Alcazar Street Growers' Market

City Councilor Martin Heinrich is proud to announce the opening of the Alcazar Street Growers' Market, located one block east of Louisiana on Alcazar Street between Central Avenue and Zuni Road, alongside the Talin International Marketplace.