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City Councilor Dan Lewis Says Mayor Tim Keller’s “$35 Million in Cuts” is Misleading—Budget Actually Increases Spending
Mayor Keller’s budget shows millions in spending increases, without the outcomes to justify it.
Mayor Keller Signs Historic Legislation Sponsored By Councilor Rogers Establishing Permanent African American Advisory Board
Signing marks historic milestone in the City’s commitment to collaboration in making informed, responsive, and equitable policies.
Albuquerque City Council Proclaims April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Proclamation recognizes the pervasive nature of sexual violence in New Mexico and a issues call to action for the city’s residents.
Albuquerque Lights Up Blue and Green to Kick Off Donate Life Month and Raise ALD Awareness
Civic Plaza and City Hall bathed in green and blue to increase participation in the organ and bone marrow donor registries.
City Councilors and Administration Launch Public Process to Develop Naming and Renaming Standards for Public Assets
Forum to gather community perspectives and inform potential policy frameworks.