District 3 News
News and events for District 3.
Lowrider Bicycle Built by Duke City Lowrider Bike Club Unveiled in Washington D.C.
The lowrider bicycle was built by students from the Duke City and Olathe, KS Lowrider Bicycle Clubs.
Albuquerque Hosting 2nd Annual National Cruising Community Policing Conference
Conference will be hosted by City Councilor Klarissa Peña beginning June 1, 2022.
APD Lowrider Mural Art Contest Winner is Kaylyn Flores
City Council President Klarissa Peña, APD Southwest Area Command, and Nusenda award Kaylyn Flores a $5,000 Scholarship
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Sends Letter to Governor Newsom Encouraging Support of Repealing Anti-Cruising Laws
AB 436 proposes removing the ability for a local government to adopt rules and regulations on cruising in California.
Albuquerque Isotopes and City Council President Klarissa Peña Announce Lowrider Culture to be Celebrated at Sunday’s Mariachis Game
Councilor Peña also announces APD Youth Lowrider Build and Special Interest Vehicle Program.
City Launches Duke City Leadership Lowrider Bike Club
The after-school program will be held at Westgate Community Center.
APD’s Lowrider Makes Debut at Drive-thru Car Show
APD’s Youth Leadership Lowrider is ready to hit the streets.
Honoring High School Seniors from Duke City Leadership Lowrider Bike Club and City Hosting 3rd Annual National Cruising Community Policing Conference
Both events highlight community policing efforts that use lowrider culture as a “vehicle for change.”
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Attends Blessing Honoring Kee Thompson
Kee Thompson and Allison Gorman were murdered at Central and 60th Street in 2014.
City Hosts IDO Training Sessions to Prepare ABQ Residents for New Zoning Ordinance
Sessions to help the community learn more about the new land use, zoning, and planning regulations that are part of the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO)
Memorial Service for Homeless Men
City Councilor Klarissa Peña will hold a memorial service and press conference on Saturday, July 26th at 10:00 AM at 60th Street NW, north of Central, the site where two homeless men were brutally murdered last weekend.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Encourages Visiting the Unser Racing Museum this Weekend
The Unser Racing Museum’s last day will be Monday, May 29, 2023.
Rally of Hearts Event to Honor Victims of Senseless Acts of Speeding, DUI, and Road Rage
Saturday’s event is to unite family and friends that have lost loved ones on New Mexico roads.
Councilor Lan Sena and Klarissa Peña Tour Serenity Mesa
September is National Recovery Month that is celebrated to "educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life.
Celebrate West Central Street Light Banner Project; 17 Artists Selected, Featuring 18 Art Pieces
This project is partially funded by the City of Albuquerque Cultural Services Department and supported by Councilor Klarissa Peña.
PPE Care Packages Available to Small Businesses
City Leaders Join with Hispano Chamber to provide COVID 19 care packages to Small Businesses.
City to Build Capacity, Lower Call Time with Southwest Public Safety Center
Phase I will include Fire Station 23 with additional improvements to come.
Equity Analysis on Transit Fare Legislation
City Council's consideration of O-22-47, an ordinance that could potentially change ABQ Ride's fare structure, the Transit Department was required per Federal Transit Administration rules to conduct an equity analysis.
Special Procedures for December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.
City Leaders Unveil Plaza and Shade Structure at Women’s Memorial Park
November 25th is International Day for Elimination of Violence Toward Women and a ray of sunlight will illuminate the center of the plaza.
Special Procedures for November 21, 2022, City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.
Memorial and Blessing Ceremony
Community members joined Councilor Klarissa Peña and Councilor Ken Sanchez to honor Mr. Kee Thompson and Mr. Allison Gorman.
Sierra Sunset Park Groundbreaking
The 6.8 acre state-of-the-art park is located west of 98th St. and south of Gibson.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña and Louie Sanchez Host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Host by Councilor Peña and Sanchez with the West Central Community Development Group, Garcia Automotive.
Upcoming City Council Meetings Will Be Virtual on Zoom
Three remaining meetings of calendar year 2022 will be held virtually.
New City Council District Boundaries to Take Effect October 20th
District boundaries changed after redistricting process.
16th Annual Route 66 West Fest Returns Saturday, Sept. 24th
Route 66 West Fest powered by Think Big will be at Ted M. Gallegos Community Center.
City Announces Free or Reduced Admission Fees to ABQ BioPark and Museums for SNAP Beneficiaries
3 month pilot will launch making cultural facilities accessible to Albuquerque families.