City Council Highlights
Announcements from the Albuquerque City Council.
Councilor Fiebelkorn Presents Proclamation Recognizing National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn presented the proclamation to the City’s Animal Welfare Department.
City, County, and State Leaders to Host Town Hall Meeting on Public Safety, Housing, and Mental Health
City Councilor Renée Grout, Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas, and State Representatives Debbie Sariñana and Pamelya Herndon are hosting the public meeting at Manzano High School.
City Council Approves Collaboration with Bernalillo County on Comprehensive Spending Policy for Opioid Settlement Funds
The City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will collaborate to spend settlement funds more effectively.
City Councilor Dan Lewis Introducing Legislation to Create New Air Quality Control Board
The legislation will repeal the current board and replace it with a new board and governing ordinance.
City Councilors Approve Urging Legislative Action for Public Safety and Behavioral Health, and Affirm Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms
The bills were approved at the October 2, 2023 City Council Meeting.
Lowrider Bicycle Built by Duke City Lowrider Bike Club Unveiled in Washington D.C.
The lowrider bicycle was built by students from the Duke City and Olathe, KS Lowrider Bicycle Clubs.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Sends Letter to Governor Newsom Encouraging Support of Repealing Anti-Cruising Laws
AB 436 proposes removing the ability for a local government to adopt rules and regulations on cruising in California.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Attends Blessing Honoring Kee Thompson
Kee Thompson and Allison Gorman were murdered at Central and 60th Street in 2014.
City Councilors Urge State Legislative Action for Public Safety and Behavioral Health, and Affirm Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms
The bills will be heard for final action at the October 2, 2023 City Council Meeting.
City Council Appoints Isaac Padilla to Director of City Council Services
Council approved the appointment at tonight’s City Council Meeting.
More Places to Help Reunite Missing Pets
City expands microchip scanners to 34 locations across Albuquerque.
2nd Annual Touch A Truck Event at Franklin Plaza
Free family event for kids of all ages to get close to fire trucks, rescue vehicles, police cars, and road construction equipment.
Honoring High School Seniors from Duke City Leadership Lowrider Bike Club and City Hosting 3rd Annual National Cruising Community Policing Conference
Both events highlight community policing efforts that use lowrider culture as a “vehicle for change.”
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Encourages Visiting the Unser Racing Museum this Weekend
The Unser Racing Museum’s last day will be Monday, May 29, 2023.
City Councilor Dan Lewis Proposal to Help Film Production in Albuquerque
R-23-130 will declare a stay of enforcement on certain restrictions in the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO).
City Council Proclamation Honors Peacemaking and Whistleblowing
Councilors Fiebelkorn, Benton, and Davis honor the work and sacrifices of Daniel Ellsberg.
City Launches Duke City Leadership Lowrider Bike Club
The after-school program will be held at Westgate Community Center.
Rally of Hearts Event to Honor Victims of Senseless Acts of Speeding, DUI, and Road Rage
Saturday’s event is to unite family and friends that have lost loved ones on New Mexico roads.
City Councilor Renée Grout Calls for Accountability on Gibson Health Hub Expenditures
Preliminary accounting found that over $36 million has been spent so far, but with inconsistent expense tracking across several departments.
Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn Recognizes Energy Equity Day
Energy Equity Day was January 19, 2023 and commits our intention and resources to work in concert with communities, energy providers, and energy efficiency implementers to address energy disparities.
City to Build Capacity, Lower Call Time with Southwest Public Safety Center
Phase I will include Fire Station 23 with additional improvements to come.
City Councilor Pat Davis Elected to Serve as City Council President
Councilor Renee Grout to serve as Vice President and Councilor Brook Bassan to serve as Chairwoman for the Committee of the Whole.
Equity Analysis on Transit Fare Legislation
City Council's consideration of O-22-47, an ordinance that could potentially change ABQ Ride's fare structure, the Transit Department was required per Federal Transit Administration rules to conduct an equity analysis.
Special Procedures for December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.
City Leaders Unveil Plaza and Shade Structure at Women’s Memorial Park
November 25th is International Day for Elimination of Violence Toward Women and a ray of sunlight will illuminate the center of the plaza.
City Council Passes Ground-Breaking Resolution to Save Animals from Laboratory Research
Councilor Fiebelkorn’s successful bill directs Animal Welfare to donate tissue from spay and neuter clinics to UNM for biomedical research.
Special Procedures for November 21, 2022, City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.