City Council News
News from the Albuquerque City Council
Albuquerque City Council Increases Security Measures
Meeting attendees must go through metal detectors outside City Council Chambers.
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.
City Council Proclamation Celebrates Juneteenth 2024
‘Reclaiming our Roots’ is the theme of this year’s celebration.
City Council Crafts Budget Amendment to Add $3.5 Million to CAO Operating Budget to Ensure Transparency and Clarity within City Government Operations
The amended budget creates a balanced City budget while continuing to build accountability.
The Drug Enforcement Administration Helps Kickstart the Second At-Risk Teenager Lowrider Bike Club in New Mexico
Española Lowrider Bike Club Showcases Teenagers’ Customized Bikes at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
City of Albuquerque’s Community Energy Efficiency Project Recognized Nationally
The Community Energy Efficiency project is an example of a clean energy program that produces tangible benefits to under-served communities.
City Council Approves Appointment of Travis Kellerman to Impact Fee Committee
Tech entrepreneur seen as innovative resource for the Committee
City Council Creates Hospitality Revitalization Working Group
Group to Revamp City’s Motel Voucher Program and address motel blight.
Council Selects New Civilian Police Oversight Agency Executive Director
Dianne McDermott's experience as interim director provides for a seamless transition
City Councilor Dan Lewis Elected City Council President
Councilor Grout elected Vice-President and Councilor Peña elected COW Chair.
New Councilors Take Oath of Office
The public is invited to the Albuquerque Convention Center for the Swearing-In Ceremony for newly elected City Councilors on January 2, 2024
City Council Approves Collaboration with Bernalillo County on Comprehensive Spending Policy for Opioid Settlement Funds
The City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will collaborate to spend settlement funds more effectively.
City Councilors Approve Urging Legislative Action for Public Safety and Behavioral Health, and Affirm Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms
The bills were approved at the October 2, 2023 City Council Meeting.
City Councilors Urge State Legislative Action for Public Safety and Behavioral Health, and Affirm Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms
The bills will be heard for final action at the October 2, 2023 City Council Meeting.
City Council Appoints Isaac Padilla to Director of City Council Services
Council approved the appointment at tonight’s City Council Meeting.
City Councilor Pat Davis Elected to Serve as City Council President
Councilor Renee Grout to serve as Vice President and Councilor Brook Bassan to serve as Chairwoman for the Committee of the Whole.
Special Procedures for December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.
Special Procedures for November 21, 2022, City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.
Upcoming City Council Meetings Will Be Virtual on Zoom
Three remaining meetings of calendar year 2022 will be held virtually.