Mayor Martin J. Chávez

Martin Chávez is serving his third term as Albuquerque's Mayor. Mayor Chávez is dedicated to getting the City's financial house in order, beefing-up public safety, and laying plans for long-term economic development.

The Mayor's Youth Jobs Initiative is Underway!

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 2008 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.

Red Light Camera Study Group Report Released

Dear Albuquerque Resident:

I am pleased to provide the just released report on Albuquerque's red light cameras and automated enforcement program (STOP) produced by an independent group of experts, after extensive study the last two months. I am committed to working with the Albuquerque City Council, State Legislature, and the public to ensure that the recommendations of the Study Group are implemented.

The main recommendation calls on the City to continue automated enforcement, based on their recommendations and analysis.

I look forward to seeing continued improvement in driver safety in Albuquerque. It is for the benefit of all of us and it is our responsibility to our fellow citizens.

With highest regards,

Martin J. Chávez

Loving Homes for Holiday Pets, and a Great Year for Albuquerque Animals

It was a happy holiday season for Albuquerque’s lonely pets – a total of 516 dogs and cats found families during the City’s “Home 4 the Holidays” adopt-a-thon event. 221 of the pets came from City of Albuquerque shelters.

“We essentially adopted out every adoptable animal that we had available that weekend.” says Jeanine Patterson, Director of the Animal Welfare Department.

Mayor Martin Chávez expressed appreciation to those who made the event a success saying, “I commend Director Patterson, the entire staff of the Animal Welfare Department and our community partners for their tireless work saving the lives of these animals and getting them into loving homes.”

2007 was a banner year for the Animal Welfare Department, which saved more animals than ever from euthanasia.  In total, 14,677 left the shelter in the arms of new owners – more than 2500 more than in years past.

On average, the City of Albuquerque takes in 75 animals per day.  In 2007, it accepted 27,312 animals in total.  During the last two weeks of 2007, 80% of the animals that were taken into the shelter were adopted out to new families!

"My staff, they're working tirelessly to make sure we're saving the lives of these animals and getting them into loving homes," Patterson said.

Mayor Chávez Talks Water Conservation

In this video, Mayor Martin J. Chávez presents the World Leadership Presentation on Water Conservation. 12 min 16 sec

Mayor's Highlights

• Mayor announces 1/8th Tax Cut as part of the 2008 Proposed Budget.
• Mayor Chávez conducts Live Call In Shows on GOVTV Ch 16. This program can be seen live or archived on streaming video on-line.
• Listen to a podcast of the Mayor's Saturday Afternoon Show on 770 KOB
• Curious about plans for Albuquerque's future All Ages Center? Take a look at what Santa Fe did: Warehouse 21
• The Mayor recently welcomed the National Hydrogen Association's Renewable Hydrogen Forum to Albuquerque.
• Download Mayor Chávez's Presentation on Global Warming (26.6 MB)
• High Tech High has moved to UNM and changed names to AIMS. $1.3 million dollars will be appropriated from UNM to continue the unique charter school. Get more information about AIMS.
• Sign up online for the Mayor Chávez's Fit City Challenge.
• Mayor Chávez would like to recognize those who contribute to our community. Consider nominating someone for the Mayor's A+ Award.

Welcome to Albuquerque

In the following video, Mayor Chávez welcomes visitors to his hometown. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Albuquerque on its Tricentennial Anniversary in this video developed for the Albuquerque Convention and Visitor's Bureau.      3 min 55 sec

Watch more videos in the Mayor's Video Library

 

Government Related Links

• US Conference of Mayors
• The National League of Cities
• Governing Magazine
• New Mexico Municipal League

 

Photos

Mayor Announcing #1 Ranking on Forbes list on top of City Hall

Green Ribbon Commission Report with Al Gore and Mayor Nickels

Hug from Mom

See more photos of Mayor Chavez, visit the Mayor's Photo Gallery