District 3 News
News and events for District 3.
A Message of Gratitude from City Council President Klarissa J. Peña
Statement from President Peña and her family.
Albuquerque City Council has New Leadership for the 27th Term
President, Vice President, and COW elected at first Council meeting of 2026.
New District 1 City Councilor Stephanie Telles, Re-Elected Councilors Sworn In for 27th City Council
Mayor Tim Keller and five City Councilors took the oath of office at an inauguration ceremony at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
City Leaders Cut the Ribbon at Westgate Community Center
Newly built community center to serve Southwest area residents.
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.
New Crestview Bluff Park Project Moves Albuquerque Forward
City Delivering on commitments to expand park access throught the 10-Minute Walk Initiative
The Future of Paratransit Is Here! Sun Van Goes Digital
Tech upgrades expand booking options and allow ride tracking.
Let’s Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor Albuquerque’s unique cultural tapestry and contributions.
Mayor Keller Issues Executive Order to Protect Immigrant Rights in Albuquerque; City Councilors Plan Legislation to Further Codify Immigrant Protections
City responds to federal overreach with clear local action to protect families.
City Opens Southwest Safety Center to Better Serve West Side Families
Mayor Tim Keller, the City of Albuquerque’s Public Safety leaders and other local leaders gathered to announce the grand opening of the Southwest Safety Center, a first of its kind
Erika Chavez Remembered
Erika’s loss sparked the City’s 2021 “Speeding Has A Name” campaign to educate drivers about the consequences of speeding.
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 Council Welcomes Public Back to Council Chambers for April 4, 2022 Meeting
Council Meetings will be hybrid moving forward, with important changes for public comment sign-up.
City Council Office Front Desk to Close Beginning November 4th
Front desk staff can still be reached at 768-3100.
Albuquerque City Councilor Klarissa J. Peña Calls for ICE Transparency
Councilor Peña issues statement following concerning ICE incident in Council District 3.
PPE Care Packages Available to Small Businesses
City Leaders Join with Hispano Chamber to provide COVID 19 care packages to Small Businesses.
Special Procedures for June 29, 2020 Special City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.
Mayor Keller, MRA Director Brunner, City Councilor Joaquín Baca, and City Councilor Klarissa Peña Announce "Park & Chill Sundays" Pilot Program
Lowrider Cruising Community to get 150 Premium Parking Spaces Downtown on designated Sunday Evenings.
Community Mourns the Loss of Beloved Leader
Cherished volunteer and community leader for the Southwest Mesa remembered.
98th Street and Gibson Boulevard Intersection Improvements Project
City is seeking input on how the project should be constructed.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Joins Dedication to Honor Marta Belden
Marta Belden was a longtime community advocate in Valley Gardens