City Council Highlights
Announcements from the Albuquerque City Council.
APD Lowrider Mural Art Contest Winner is Kaylyn Flores
City Council President Klarissa Peña, APD Southwest Area Command, and Nusenda award Kaylyn Flores a $5,000 Scholarship
Construction Starts to Beautify the Medians on West Central
City Council President Klarissa Peña and District 1 City Councilor Ken Sanchez lead the effort to make West Central a beautiful destination.
Seeking Community Member to Serve on Library Advisory Board
Council District 8 residents can apply to serve on Library Advisory Board
City Councilor Ken Sanchez Helps Handout Thanksgiving Meals
Councilor Sanchez joined APD and America Prays at Emerson Elementary School.
Flying Star Reopening Marks 4th New Business This Week in Nob Hill, 14th Business to Re-Open or Start in Nob Hill This Year
Two years of investment in safety, pedestrian access, parking and small business support make Nob Hill the new small business place to be.
Homeless Assistance Helpline is Now Live in Albuquerque
768-HELP will connect vulnerable individuals with community service providers.
City Councilor Cynthia Borrego, Parks and Recreation Department, and State Senator Sander Rue Announce Improvements at Mariposa Basin Park
Over $500,000 in improvements coming to northwest park.
Ben E. Keith Foods Distribution Center Breaks Ground on Westside
City Councilors attend ceremony and help break ground.
City Councilors Host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Breakfast was hosted by City Councilors Klarissa Peña, Cynthia Borrego, and Ken Sanchez
City Council to Consider Nuisance Declaration Against Problematic 7-11s in Southeast ABQ
R-19-192 and R-19-193 are on the Council’s agenda for final action tonight.
District 2 Newsletter
November 1, 2019 Newsletter from City Councilor Isaac Benton
Banners Installed on West Central Route 66
City Councilor Klarissa Peña worked with West Central Community Development Group on banner project featuring local artists.
City Councilor Ken Sanchez Fundraising for Real Men Wear Pink Campaign
Donations go to the American Cancer Society.
Albuquerque Fire Station Receives Life Saving Equipment and Updates with Funding From Councilor Trudy Jones
District 8 City Councilor Trudy Jones uses set-aside funding to increase safety and lifesaving capabilities for Station 16 firefighters as well as help fund a much needed addition to the building.
Council District 5 Elementary Classrooms Receive Help from City Councilor Cynthia Borrego
Councilor Borrego contributed $1,800 for classroom supplies.
City Councilor Pat Davis Reveals Preliminary Designs Bringing Crosswalks Back to Nob Hill
Councilor Davis asking for public comments on the proposed crosswalk.
City Councilor Cynthia Borrego Hosts District 5 Fall Open House Meeting
The quarterly meeting was held at the Michael R. King and Richard W. Smith Jr. Memorial Substation.
City Councilor Cynthia Borrego Celebrates Coffee With a Cop Day
October 2nd brought communities together with law enforcement officers.
City Councilor Diane Gibson Supports Los Altos Park Improvements
Improvements to Los Altos Park are included in proposed Sports-Related Tourism package.
City Councilor Cynthia Borrego Attends Blue Mass
The Blue Mass is a blessing for all Police Officers, Sheriffs Deputies, Firefighters, Military, Emergency Medical Personnel, and Correction Officers.
City Councilor Trudy Jones Visits John Baker Elementary School
Councilor Jones spoke about government and public service.
City Councilors Introduce Package of Gun Safety Legislation for Albuquerque
Councilors Pat Davis, Isaac Benton, and Diane Gibson are sponsoring the legislation.
District 2 Newsletter
September 13, 2019 Newsletter from City Councilor Isaac Benton
Statement from Albuquerque City Council President Klarissa Peña
City Councilor Pat Davis Introduces Nuisance Action Against Two Convenience Stores With More Than 1000 Police and Fire Calls Since 2018
District 2 Newsletter
August 31, 2019 Newsletter from City Councilor Isaac Benton
City Councilors Call for Study of Implementing County Leave Ordinance in the City
Councilors Isaac Benton and Pat Davis have asked staff to provide analysis.
Credit Union Association of New Mexico Received Proclamation from City Council
The proclamation was presented by City Council Vice President Cynthia Borrego at the the August 5, 2019 City Council Meeting. Below is a letter from Mr. Paul Stull from the Credit Union Association of New Mexico.
City Councilor Cynthia Borrego Hits the Streets of District 5 for National Night Out
The annual event helps strengthen neighborhoods and improve police-community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
City Councilor Cynthia Borrego Celebrates Officer Appreciation at NW Area Command
Councilor Borrego joined Commander Donovan Olvera in showing appreciation for the officers.