City Council Highlights

Announcements from the Albuquerque City Council.

City Councilor Stephanie Telles Announces $200,000 Allocation to Transform Homestead Circle and Advance Vision Zero for Safe School Zones

Councilor stresses community collaboration and partnerships to address vulnerable road user safety.

Albuquerque City Council Approves "Quick Build" Ordinance to Accelerate Street Safety and Reduce Traffic Fatalities

Amendment allows City to make more immediate traffic safety changes and roadway modifications.

Council Protects Consumers from Crypto Scams by Passing Virtual Currency Ordinance

Sponsored by City Councilors Stephanie Telles and Tammy Fiebelkorn, the measure targets kiosks frequently used to facilitate criminal enterprises and exploit vulnerable populations.

City Council Expands Recycling Access for Albuquerque Renters and City Facilities

Amendment to the Municipal Solid Waste Ordinance ensures all residents have the ability to recycle and requires recycling at City facilities.

Albuquerque City Council Celebrates Beloved Seven Bar Elementary Educator Elizabeth Ours on Her 90th Birthday

City Councilor Dan Lewis sponsors proclamation declaring September 10, 2026, as "Elizabeth Ours Day."

Albuquerque City Council Recognizes National Recovery Month, Honors Local Advocates

Proclamation underscores the value of recovery in strengthening families and community.

City Council President Klarissa Peña Challenges Mayor Tim Keller to Softball Game

Council President Peña and Mayor Keller will serve as team captains and randomly draw their teams from a hat.

Councilor Dan Champine Commits to Strengthening Accountability Measures Following Veto Override Vote

Council Vice President encourages conversation to clearly define the roles of the offices the City Attorney and City Clerk.

11th Annual Red & Green VegFest Draws Record Community Attendance in Albuquerque

District 7 City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, eco-advocates and animal protection communities celebrate the festival’s largest turnout ever, highlighting sustainable living and local plant-based innovation.

City and State Leaders Unveil Renovated Playground at Embudo Hills Park

Joint City and State funding revitalizes the oldest park in City Council District 9.

City Council District 6 Launches Voting Period for $1.7M in Participatory Budgeting Funds with Community Project Expo

Nine Capital Improvement Projects in City Council District 6 vie for final selection.

Albuquerque City Council Accepts Results of City Attorney Investigation, but Concerns Remain about City Attorney Structure

Council Vice President Dan Champine issues call for Mayor to submit Interim City Attorney for Council confirmation.

City Council to Send Proposal to Voters to Ensure Independence of City Attorney and City Clerk

Proposed Charter Amendment, sponsored by City Council Vice President Dan Champine would give voters the power to establish independent offices accountable to both the Administration and City Council.

Council President Peña Issues Statement on Council’s Dismissal of Key City Operation & Infrastructure Measures Addressed in Community Investment Tax Proposal

Proposed ballot measure was voted down on procedural grounds.

Albuquerque City Council Passes "Sale of Recycled Metals Ordinance" to Combat Infrastructure and Property Theft

Ordinance expands scope to include copper or brass; updates record reporting requirements and payment methods.

City Councilor Joaquín Baca Announces over $1.3 Million in State and local funding to Transform Downtown’s Historic GIZMO Building Into Transitional Housing Hub

The Department of Workforce Solutions Office of Housing project officially moves forward after GIZMO successfully navigated strict eligibility and procedural requirements.

Councilor Klarissa J. Peña Introduces Community Investment Tax to Invest in Albuquerque’s Future

Community Investment Tax will Invest in People, Community, and in our Future.

City Councilor Stephanie Telles and Office of Inspector General Announce Joint Effort to Modernize Albuquerque's Whistleblower Protections

On International Whistleblower Protection Day, leaders commit to aligning City ordinance with national best practices.

City Councilor Nichole Rogers Announces RFP for Affordable Housing Development at Former Shriners Property

Cross-departmental partnership accelerates affordable housing project from property acquisition to development opportunity in just three months.

City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn Statement on Falsely Attributed Comments Submitted for Project Jupiter

Councilor Fiebelkorn wants to make clear that she did not submit comments in support and she does not support Project Jupiter.

City Councilor Joaquín Baca Celebrates Opening of Grand Summit Recovery and Workforce Location in District 2

Grand Summit Recovery and Workforce expands to deliver needed clinical care and services for area residents and clients.

City Councilor Nichole L. Rogers Demands Accountability in Federal Fentanyl Revelations; Challenges Lagging Rollout of Opioid Settlement Funds

City’s efforts and progress in addressing substance use disorders at issue; DEA tactics exposed New Mexicans to untold harm.

Albuquerque City Councilor Joins NM Governor’s Call to Hold Federal Authorities Accountable for Fentanyl Proliferation Across the State

Councilor Baca emphasizes the disproportionate impact of the illicit drug crisis on Downtown Albuquerque and surrounding districts.

A Once-Avoided Crossing Becomes a Connection

New Central Crossing ramp improves convenience and helps reconnect downtown neighborhoods.

Fresh Food and Local Democracy Bloom: City Officials and Community Celebrate Grand Opening of The People’s Market in the International District

Top project from the 2025 Participatory Budgeting ABQ Pilot officially opens; 2026 PBABQ project cycle kicks off immediately following with community workshop.