City Council Highlights
Announcements from the Albuquerque City Council.
Alicia Manzano, Mayor’s Liaison for Strategic Partnerships, Reads on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.
Michelle Melendez, Director of the Office of Equity and Inclusion Reads on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.
Albuquerque Clean Up Day at Mariposa Park
Council President Cynthia Borrego, Solid Waste Department, and APD joined District 5 residents to clean their community.
Councilor Brook Bassan, APD, APS, and Project ChildSafe Hosted Drive-Thru Event for VIN Etching, Gun Lock Distribution, and Suicide Awareness
VIN Etching, gun locks, and resources provided are all free of charge at this safety event.
APD’s Lowrider Makes Debut at Drive-thru Car Show
APD’s Youth Leadership Lowrider is ready to hit the streets.
Lieutenant Nicholas Sanders Reads on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.
Melissa Sanchez, Executive Director of Albuquerque Westside Business Association Reads on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.
City Launches ‘Speeding Has A Name’ Campaign to Slow Speeding Drivers
Effort to educate drivers about consequences of speeding.
Southwest View featuring City Councilor Klarissa Peña and County Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada
Episode 3 focuses on the Illegal Dumping Partnership.
Matthew Whelan, Director of Solid Waste Department Reads on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.
City Council President Cynthia D. Borrego and AMAFCA Commemorate Children Lost to Violence
Council President Cynthia D. Borrego and AMAFCA Board of Directors’ Chair Bruce Thomson, and AMAFCA Executive Engineer Jerry Lovato dedicate ‘Aqua de los Niños’ Memorial to Children lost to violence
State and Local Officials Celebrate Completion of Major Upgrades to North Domingo Baca Multi-Generational Center
$5.2 million investment brings new gymnasium, amphitheater, elevated track, rock climbing wall and more to NE Community Hub
City Council President Cynthia D. Borrego and Albuquerque Fire Rescue Distribute PPE to District 5 Businesses at Cottonwood Mall Event
Local small businesses received Council funded PPE Kits.
City Council President Cynthia Borrego Donates Blood at Taylor Ranch Community Center
Blood drive was held on April 20, 2021.
Mayor Jack Torres, Town of Bernalillo Reads on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.
City Councilor Diane Gibson Helps Distribute Trees to McKinley Neighborhood
NeighborWoods program gives away one hundred trees.
Virtual Neighborhood Meeting on Median Landscaping on Irving between Golf Course Rd. and median west of Rio de Los Pinos Dr.
Meeting was held on April 14, 2021.
Synthia Jaramillo, Director of Economic Development Reads on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.
City Council President Cynthia D. Borrego Reads on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.
City Improves Crosswalks at 49 Elementary and Middle Schools
Over $550,000 in crosswalks improvements completed—more underway this year
Animal Welfare Department Director Carolyn Ortega Along with Kittens Reads on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.
Women Lead at the State, County and City Levels in New Mexico
NM Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Bernalillo County Commission Chair Charlene Pyskoty, and Albuquerque City Council President Cynthia D. Borrego are honored to recognize and represent women’s achievements.
City Council President Cynthia Borrego Helps Distribute Trees to Paradise Skies Neighborhood
TreeNM hosted the tree giveaway.
City, State, and Leaders of the Asian American Pacific Islander Community Rally to Stop Hate and Bias
City Councilor Lan Sena hosted space for healing, story sharing, and next steps.
Leaders in Albuquerque City Government, Public Schools, Law Enforcement Join NSSF’s Project ChildSafe to Promote Gun Safety, Suicide Prevention
City Councilors Brook Bassan and Klarissa Peña hosted events in their Districts.