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City Councilor Dan Lewis Introduces Emergency Resolution to Restore Albuquerque’s Deteriorating Neighborhood Parks
Emergency Parks Grass and Turf Replacement resolution to address the growing decline of neighborhood parks across the City since Mayor Tim Keller reduced the parks budget by $1 million for 2025-2026.
Community’s Support for 2025 Red & Green VegFest Albuquerque Celebrates 10 Years of Sustainable Living
Event featured inspiration from noted chefs and dietitians under the theme “One World, Countless Lives.”
NM Tourism Department awards second round of Route 66 Centennial grant funding
NMTD awarded $752,538 in funding for marketing and promotion, $423,559 for infrastructure and $130,000 for special events.
Albuquerque City Council Appropriates Over $7.5 Million for Affordable Housing Projects in Downtown and Barelas
Council’s resolution to be submitted to the State Mortgage Finance Authority and the New Mexico Department of Finance for final approval.
Albuquerque City Council Passes Update to HEART Ordinance to Protect Animals from Public Sales
Ordinance requires the immediate seizure and care of any animals being sold or given away on public property.