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Albuquerque City Councilors Successfully Sponsor Budget Amendments Restoring Funding for Criminal Diversion and Vision Zero Programs
Amendment reflects Council’s commitment to public safety and restorative justice.
City Council’s Committee of the Whole Uncovers $11.8M Discrepancy in Mayor’s Proposed FY27 Budget
An assessment by the NM Department of Finance and Administration confirms Council Staff findings.
Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquín Baca Successfully Sponsors Amendment adding $100,000 for Meals and Support to Unhoused Individuals Downtown
Amendment to the budget helps HopeWorks provide meals, daytime shelter, and critical resources to unhoused and housed community members every day.
City Council Committee of the Whole Voting to Advance FY27 Budget Committee Substitute Focused on Workforce Investment, Fiscal Stability, and Long-Term Sustainability
The committee substitute reflects the Council’s commitment to strengthening the City workforce while maintaining fiscal discipline.
City Councilor Dan Lewis Calls on Albuquerque Bear to “Turn Himself In”
Residents urged to support organizations that help protect wildlife.