Press Releases
Press releases for the City of Albuquerque Clerk's Office.
Clerk Ethan Watson, Keller Appointee Who Led Administration Improvements of IPRA Process, Named 2020 William S. Dixon Award Winner
New Mexico Foundation for Open Government Recognizes City Clerk for Commitment to Transparency
New Signature, Qualifying Contribution Websites for 2021 Election Cycle Enable Covid-Safe Campaigns
City Clerk’s Office offers additional ways to collect qualifying contributions and petition signatures
Out-of-State Requests Consume Disproportionate Staff Time
FY26 Q1 report highlights shift toward complex, video-heavy public records requests
Albuquerque Runoff Election Set for December 9
Voters city-wide will decide the race for Mayor of Albuquerque, along with City Council Districts 1 and 3
Six Candidates Qualify for Public Financing in 2025 Election
announcement of qualified publicly financed candidates
2024 Personnel Board Election
The Office of the City Clerk will hold an electronic election to fill one (1) vacancy on the City of Albuquerque’s Personnel Board.
Board of Ethics City Council Appointee: Clayton King
Resume and public comment opportunity for Clayton King
Board of Ethics City Council Appointee
Resume and public comment opportunity for Jim Collie, City Council Appointee, to the Board of Ethics.
Board of Ethics City Council Appointee: Levi Green
Resume and public comment opportunity for Levi Green
Board of Ethics City Council Appointee: Missi Rogers
Resume and public comment opportunity for Missi Rogers
Albuquerque Cuts Public Records Backlog Below 1,000 in FY 2025
More than 65 percent of requests now resolved within 20 days, marking measurable progress for residents
Joint Election Update: Regular Local Election Runoff
The City and County Clerks announce that the Runoff Election for Albuquerque Mayor and City Council Districts 1 and 3 will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Albuquerque Certifies its first Municipal Clerk
City Clerk Ethan Watson earns national designation during 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week
City of Albuquerque Launches Yard Sign Awareness Campaign Ahead of Election
Five tips for when, where, and how campaign signs should be displayed.
Statement from the Office of the City Clerk on the Passing of Former City Clerk Margie Romero Baca
City Clerk Ethan Watson recognizes her service to Albuquerque and public education.
Board of Ethics Board Nominee for Chair: John Kelly
Resume and public comment opportunity for John Kelly, Board Nominee for Chair of the Board of Ethics.