City Council Highlights
Announcements from the Albuquerque City Council.
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.
City Council President Klarissa Peña Calls for Community to Stand with Victims and Workers
Accounts of sexual abuse, rape, and exploitation must be taken seriously.
City Councilor Stephanie Telles Supports Victims of César Chavéz Abuse
Councilor Telles stands with all survivors.
Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquín Baca Issues Statement of Support for Victims in Cesar Chavez Abuse Revelations
Councilor expresses profound regret, and commitment to victims.
Albuquerque City Council Passes "Safety and Privacy in Community Spaces" Ordinance
Bill establishes clear boundaries for civil immigration enforcement on city property and public spaces.
Council Votes down Councilor Dan Lewis’ dangerous amendment aimed at harming immigrants
Council protects privacy and safety in public spaces.
Council Votes Down Proposed Gross Receipts Tax Increase
District 7 City Councilor Fiebelkorn reacts to vote of the City Council.
Councilor Bassan Champions "Triple-Benefit" Investment to Overhaul Albuquerque Infrastructure and Workforce
Bills ensure that funds are dedicated to City worker pay, infrastructure, and service improvements.
City Health, Housing & Homelessness Dept. Launches New Housing Voucher Tracking System Website
Department fulfills transparency required by Council resolution with live dashboard and streamlined application tracking.
City Councilor Dan Lewis Demands Accountability to Proposed New Sanctuary Law
The amendment establishes protections for victims when City ordinance interferes with execution of lawful federal arrest warrants.
Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole L. Rogers Selected for National 2026 Champions Institute
Councilor Rogers joins a select group of elected officials from across the country chosen to develop advanced skills in creating healthy, resilient, and equitable neighborhoods.
Albuquerque Establishes Permanent African American Advisory Board to Advance Equity, Unity, and Policy Innovation
Body to strengthen the City’s ability to develop informed, responsive, and equitable policies.
City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn’s Plan to Issue One-Time Supplemental Compensation Payment to City Staff is Funded
Payment to City workforce is designed to address continued impact of inflation and rising cost-of-living.
City Council Approves Councilor Renée Grout’s Continuing Sobriety Voucher Pilot Program
Innovative Program to Support Recovery-Based Housing for Albuquerque’s Most Vulnerable.
A Legacy of Remembrance: City Council President Klarissa Peña Remembers Victims on the 17th Anniversary of West Mesa Discovery
Councilor Peña calls for the Albuquerque community to pause, remember the lost lives, and renew pursuit of justice for the victims
Councilors Vow to Fight for Fair Rental Practices
Failed ordinance would have required landlords to provide a fee-free method for paying rent.
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 and Guardians of the Children Gather to Commemorate Young Lives at 10th Annual Angel Tree Lighting
Don’t let your silence drown out their cries.
City Finalizes Development Agreement for Major Reuse of Park Central Tower
Long-vacant 10-story tower to become 110 new homes, including 41 affordable units
New Crestview Bluff Park Project Moves Albuquerque Forward
City Delivering on commitments to expand park access throught the 10-Minute Walk Initiative
Albuquerque City Council Approves $2 Million for Parks Turf & Grass Restoration
Emergency Parks Grass and Turf Replacement resolution addresses the decline of neighborhood parks across the City since Mayor Tim Keller reduced the parks budget by approximately $1 million for 2025-2026.
Mayor Keller Strengthens Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety through New Legislation
Ordinance changes address decades-old gaps in traffic law and aims to prevent future tragedies
Albuquerque City Council Unanimously Passes Historic Overhaul of Traffic Code, Prioritizing Safety for All Road Users
The ordinance is the first major update to the traffic code since 1974 and includes introduction of ‘vulnerable road users.’
City Council Passes Resolution to Preserving “Juniper Flats” Name and Character
Former hotel to be remodeled into affordable studio apartments, providing essential permanent housing for low-income adults over the age of 55.
Activate Your Neighborhood Parks!
The Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (MPRAB) has created a downloadable guide to Albuquerque residents, neighborhood and community associations, non-profit and other community groups—organize park events in your neighborhood.
Community Celebration for International District's Choice Neighborhood Transformation Final Plan
International District residents, workers, and partners invited to sixth and final Community Meeting on October 18, 2025.
City Council Passes R-25-180: Albuquerque Expands Community Safety and Substance Use Recovery Services with $2.9M Investment
Funding Supports Recovery, Housing Stability, and Dignified Crisis Response
Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers Partners with UNM Sustainability Studies Researchers and International District Food Experts to Co-Host International District Food Systems Kickoff Event
Community kicks off collaborative effort to address food insecurity in the District.