News from the Mayor's Office

News from Mayor Martin J. Chávez

Update: Mayor's Online Town Hall Rescheduled

Due to a scheduling conflict the Online Town Hall is rescheduled for Wednesday, January 14th at 5:30pm. (Updated: 10:45 am 1/7/09)

Happy New Year!

If you have had too much to drink, please find an alternative way home!

In Honor of Tony Hillerman

From now on, the Wyoming Library will be known as the Tony Hillerman Library.

Rail Runner Express to Santa Fe

Mayor Chávez rode the Rail Runner Express up to Santa Fe for the inaugural run.

The Mayor to meet President-elect Obama's Transition Team

Mayor Chávez will be in Chicago to Meet with the President-elects Transition Team.

The Results of Our Mission

The Numbers are in for the 2008 Mayor Martin J. Chávez Charity Ball.

The City of Albuquerque Cares

Mayor Martin J. Chávez invites the City of Albuquerque to help those less fortunate in our community.

Get Your Q Card

Mayor Chávez is happy to announce that the City has partnered with 28 local Walgreens stores to sell Q Card - ABQ Gift Card.

Video of the 2008 State of the City

Just in case you missed the State of the City here is the video.

Cyberstalking Town Hall

Mayor Chavez Announces a Town Hall in Partnership with the Albuquerque Police Department, Sandia National Labs and Albuquerque Public Schools to Combat Cyberstalking

The Future of Recycling in Albuquerque

Join Mayor Chávez in Discussing the Future of Recycling in the City of Albuquerque.

City Hall is Going Back on the Road

Alamosa Community Center People to People A Forum for Solving Problems

Fall Career Fair for the Mayor's Youth JOBS Initiative

Mayor Martin Chavez is pleased to announce the first annual Fall Career Fair for the Mayor's Youth JOBS Initiative

Non-Perishables Needed for Families, Pets

Help Albuquerque's needy families and pets. Donate non-perishable items to any City Fire Station.

And the Emmy Goes To...

Breaking Bad a Locally Filmed TV Sitcom has Won Two Emmys

Albuquerque on Top of SustainLane’s List

Mayor Chávez is happy to announce that the City of Albuquerque is Number 18 on SustainLane’s Top 50 2008 US City Sustainability Rankings

Gospel Music Festival

The inaugural Albuquerque Gospel Music Festival.

Mayor Chávez and Local Businesses Partner Together for School Supply Drive

Employees from the City and 16 Local Organizations Donate More than 100,000 School Supplies to New Mexico Students

Mayor Chávez joins US Mayors in Talks about Investment in Water Infrastructure

For every dollar invested in public water and sewer infrastructure and services, approximately $8.97 are added to the national economy

Public Safety Priority Number One

Mayor Chávez invites you to a public safety fair

Albuquerque is in the Sky

The City of Albuquerque is feature in the Portrait section of the Delta Sky Magazine.

City Hall is Going Back to the Mall

Coronado Mall People to People A Forum for Solving Problems

Get Your Q-Card Today

The Q-Card is Your Passport to City Fun

Q Bike is Coming

City to put Bike Kiosks Around Town

We’re on a Mission…

2008 Mayor Martin J. Chávez Charity Ball on Saturday July 26, 2008 at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden

A New Fitness Center at Los Volcanes Senior Center

Mayor Chávez joined hundreds of seniors for the grand opening of the new Los Volcanes Fitness Center.

Mayor Chavez Talks Bottled Water with CNN

Mayor Martin Chávez talked with CNN's John Zarrella about why some of America's mayors want to cap bottled water consumption.

Balloon Landing Site Saved

Mayor Chávez, Balloonists and Neighbors Save the Balloon Landing Site in the Vista del Norte Neighborhood.

Mayor Chávez in Miami for USCM

Mayor Chávez gathers with other Mayors from around the country to set national agenda for municipalities.

A Weekend Filled With Activities

This last weekend was full of activities for everyone here in the City of Albuquerque. We began the weekend with this year’s premier of Zoo Music, with the Red Stick Ramblers, and that was just Friday night!

A $250 Million Dollar Business

Mayor Chávez was happy to announce last week that the film industry has brought $250 million in direct spending in to the Albuquerque economy over the last five years. But the best news of all we could see $150 million in direct spending this year alone.

Mayor meets with AIDA performers

Mayor Chávez met with members of the cast of Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA, which is being performed at the Albuquerque Little Theater. ALT has entered its 78th year of quality entertainment by, for, and with the greater Albuquerque community.

EPA Climate Protection Award

Mayor Chávez was in Washington DC to accept an EPA Climate Protection Award. The awards program was established in 1998 to recognize exceptional leadership, outstanding innovation, personal dedication, and technical achievements in protecting the climate.

Mayor Chávez Supports the Indian Healthcare Act

Mayor Chávez announced today that during the June meeting of the US Conference of Mayors he will introduce a resolution in Support of the Indian Healthcare Improvement Act of 2008 (SB 1200 and HB 1328).

Solar Powered Water

Mayor Chávez announced today the first solar heated pool in Albuquerque had been completed. The city is upgrading the electrical equipment and installing solar thermal panels at 5 pools across the City to heat the water.

New Mexico Crystal Darkness

On April 10th, 2008, at 6:30pm, the communities of New Mexico will fight back against Meth.

Albuquerque a AAA City

Mayor Chavez was pleased to announce that City of Albuquerque received rating upgrades from Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investor Services, while Fitch Ratings affirmed the existing bond rating.

Siemens Sustainability Award Given To Albuquerque

Mayor Chávez accepted the inaugural, Siemens Sustainable Community Award in the category; of "Large Community."

Mayor Chávez on the Sundance Channel

Mayor Martin J. Chavez will be featured on the Sundance Channel April 29, 2008 in a program raising environmental awareness about climate change.

Painting the Streets

Albuquerque's streets are getting a fresh coat of traffic paint.

Water Conservation Video from 2006 World Leadership Conference

This presentation was given at the 2006 World Leadership Awards in London. The City of Albuquerque won 1st place for its water conservation efforts.

Albuquerque-Based MIOX a Top 100 Green Company

Congratulations to Albuquerque’s own MIOX, a top 100 green company.

Got to love those Tacos!

I join all my fellow citizens of Albuquerque and New Mexico in welcoming home our heroes from the New Mexico Air National Guard's 150th Fighter Wing.

Have you seen Kimo the Cat?

The City of Albuquerque and Crime Stoppers needs your help in locating the individual, or individuals, responsible for the theft of two bronze sculptures from Kimo Park.

Join the 2008 Clean Air Challenge

The emissions from cars in Albuquerque affect not only the larger environment but also the quality of life in Albuquerque

Albuquerque Studios Expanding

Mayor Martin J. Chávez with Councilor Isaac Benton joined Albuquerque Studios in announcing the expansion of their studios.

Thanks, Albuquerque Tribune

A great voice for the city, the Albuquerque Tribune will be producing its last issue.

Albuquerque Goes to the Oscars

New Mexico had four movies filmed around the state that were up for a collective 14 Oscar nominations, and we won big.

SCHOTT Solar Ground Breaking

Mayor Martin J. Chávez joined local leaders and representatives from SCHOTT for the breaking of ground for the company’s new manufacturing facility.

"World Mayor" Project Names Albuquerque’s Mayor Marty

Albuquerque Mayor Martin J. Chávez has been named to the top ten Mayors of North America, which is selected annually by the World Mayor project.

Mayor's Youth Jobs Initiative is Underway

Are you a young person who is interested in working in the private sector? Or are you a private sector employer looking for motivated young employees?

Loving Homes for Holiday Pets

Albuquerque animals had a great year in 2007

Red Light Camera Study Group Report Released

The Jan. 15, 2008 report on Albuquerque's Red Light Cameras is available online.

El Vado Saved

Historic El Vado Motel has been saved from demolition, and the City of Albuquerque has been granted access to the property.

Mayor's Youth Job Initiative