District 8 "In the Community" Archives
View past events and news in the District 8 Community.
President, Vice President, and COW elected at first Council meeting of 2026.
District 8 City Councilor Dan Champine (l) and District 9 City Councilor Renée Grout (r) at Sierra Vista pool with participants of the 2026 Polar Plunge held on January 3, 2026.
The annual Polar Plunge event benefits the Shanta Strong Swim Fund which provides free swim lessons for children.
Don’t let your silence drown out their cries.
Working group will continue reevaluation of permit criteria and plans for improving outcomes for residents
Glenwood Hills Tennis Courts after improvements. New surface and fresh striping.
Glenwood Hills Tennis Courts get brand new surface and fresh striping for the tennis fans in Council District 8.
Photo of the Glenwood Hills Tennis Courts in Council District 8 before improvements. Shows worn surfaces, with bare spots and stripes fading.
Councilors pledge to eliminate criminal sanctuary provisions.
Global Ties Group ABQ’s 2025 delegation comes to Albuquerque to learn more about the City’s Anti-Human Trafficking campaign.
Updates to El Oso Grande Park include accessibility improvements, refreshing shade, and water fountain.
Just in time for Summer 2025,El Oso Grande Park has a new water fountain, along with ADA accessible, concrete patio area, with shaded picnic tables adjacent to the children's playground.
Resolution was necessary to address growing community complaints with ongoing fiber internet installation throughout the City of Albuquerque.
Over $4.5 Million in Opioid Settlement money to enhance treatment and recovery care.
