City Council Highlights
Announcements from the Albuquerque City Council.
Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative Holds First Meeting
MRGHC is a joint City/County initiative to acquire land and renovate buildings for affordable housing.
APD Downtown Police Augment Patrols with New E-powered Police Cycles
Bikes to provide officers with mobility in condensed areas, speedier response times.
Albuquerque City Council Supports Radiation Exposure Compensation Act for the People of New Mexico
District 7 Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn’s proclamation urges U.S. Legislators to extend and expand help for New Mexicans for the first time.
AFR Equipment Donation Finds Caribbean Home
Nation of Antigua and Barbuda get needed firefighting equipment and supplies.
Alamosa Neighborhood Association Celebrates Sonny Rivera Art Installation
Long awaited art installation will welcome residents and visitors to Alamosa Park
District 3 Councilor Pena, Mayor Keller Welcome Gov. Grisham for Southwest Safety Center Groundbreaking
New facility will reduce call times and bring APD, AFR, and ACS together at one site
City Launches Affordable Mobility Platform
'Carshare' program connects residents in need with electric vehicles
Council Passes Resolution for Fecal Matter Clean Up
City to hire vendor for human waste removal and disposal from public and private properties.
The Drug Enforcement Administration Helps Kickstart the Second At-Risk Teenager Lowrider Bike Club in New Mexico
Española Lowrider Bike Club Showcases Teenagers’ Customized Bikes at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
City of Albuquerque’s Community Energy Efficiency Project Recognized Nationally
The Community Energy Efficiency project is an example of a clean energy program that produces tangible benefits to under-served communities.
City Council Approves Appointment of Travis Kellerman to Impact Fee Committee
Tech entrepreneur seen as innovative resource for the Committee
City Council Creates Hospitality Revitalization Working Group
Group to Revamp City’s Motel Voucher Program and address motel blight.
Council Selects New Civilian Police Oversight Agency Executive Director
Dianne McDermott's experience as interim director provides for a seamless transition
City Council and County Commission to Consider $1 million appropriation bill for Mountain View Neighborhood and South Valley
Bernalillo County Commission's bill mirrors the City Council’s bill to engage the community to identify needed pollution abatement measures
Revitalize San Pedro Partnership Accepted into New Mexico MainStreet Accelerator Program
Neighbors’ consistent efforts open door for MainStreet America Affiliation™.
City Councilor Baca and Creamland™ Dairy Team Up to Help Displaced Workers
Creamland™ opens employment application process for former Bimbo employees.
Councilor Champine Issues Statement after Key Public Safety Legislation Tabled
Senate Bill 122 would establish rebuttable presumption for defendants.
Council President Dan Lewis Statement on Air Quality Control Board Ordinance Injunction
Injunction Impacts Council’s Ability to Govern.
Preliminary Injunction Halts Enforcement of Controversial City Ordinance
City Council overstep poses legal questions.
Diving into Construction at North Domingo Baca Aquatic Center
State, City, and school leaders kick off construction of the world class aquatics facility.
Council President Dan Lewis Says Veto Override Was Unnecessary
Council Took No Action on Mayor's Veto of R-23-197.
Councilor Dan Champine Spotlights Crime and Public Safety in First Meeting
Councilor Champine wants up or down vote on NM Senate and House floors to deal with Catch & Release.
City Councilor Dan Lewis Elected City Council President
Councilor Grout elected Vice-President and Councilor Peña elected COW Chair.
Sandia High School Traffic Calming Safety Study
The Albuquerque City Council has received the final Sandia High School Traffic Safety and Calming Study
New Councilors Take Oath of Office
The public is invited to the Albuquerque Convention Center for the Swearing-In Ceremony for newly elected City Councilors on January 2, 2024
City Recognizes Tribal Sovereignty with Updated Development Process
Proposed IDO changes allow for proactive Tribal input on projects around Tribal land.
Local Leaders Continue Push for Paseo del Norte and Unser Blvd Improvements
From the office of City Councilor Dan Lewis - As Phase 1 design becomes finalized, elected officials are working on funding Phase 2.
Mayor Keller Chooses Environmental Extremists Over Major Economic Development and Jobs
From the office of City Councilor Dan Lewis, District 5 - Mayor Vetoes Legislation that puts checks and balances on rogue Air Quality Control Board.
Council Passed Two Bills that Address Serious Concerns with the Air Board
Legislation Protects Jobs at UNM, Kirtland and Sandia Labs.