News Releases
City Wins Ruling for Higher Standard in Keller Administration’s Use of Force Overhaul
Ruling over dispute with police union clears way for investigators to ask what a reasonable officer “would have known” when reviewing a use force
Mayor Keller Announces City Team to Support Race, History, and Healing Project
Project team will assist in guiding the community dialogue regarding the Oñate sculpture
Mayor Tim Keller Supports Legislative Push for Statewide Police Reforms
Calls on legislature to enact commonsense policies already in place in Albuquerque like body-worn cameras, banning chokeholds, tracking use of force incidents
Mayor Tim Keller Supports Legislative Push to Create Jobs, Help Economy Recover from COVID-19 Pandemic
Senate leaders moving a bill to allocate Severance Tax funds in support of local economies
Mayor Condemns Violence, Escalation by Armed Vigilantes at Protests
City of Albuquerque leaders outline sequence of events, next steps in investigations, and call for common-sense gun regulation
Mayor Tim Keller to Refocus Millions in Public Safety Resources with First-of-Its-Kind Civilian Response Department
Albuquerque Community Safety department will restructure thousands of calls on homelessness, addiction and mental health into the hands of trained professionals; keep officers focused on core police work and reform efforts.
Mayor Keller Signs on to Mayor’s Pledge for Police Reform
Just one part of renewing commitment to ongoing change at APD
Mayor Keller's Sixth Declaration of Additional Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus
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Mayor Keller Highlights New Report on Affordable Housing in Albuquerque
City officials detail a recent Urban Institute Report on housing and its effects on homelessness in Albuquerque
Mayor Keller Kicks Off City Summer Programs, Providing Childcare for Thousands of Working Families
Modified programs employ hundreds of diverse youth, start today with COVID-19 safety practices in place
Mayor Keller, APD and Police Oversight Leaders Give Update on Reform
Issues included in #8CantWait campaign just part of new use of force policies and other meaningful changes
Mayor Keller Announces Human Rights Board to Convene Special Meeting This Week on Racism
City of Albuquerque board to hold public hearings, give residents a voice against discrimination
Violence Breaks Out in Downtown Albuquerque after Peaceful Protest
City officials support racial justice, call for end to separate violence
Mayor Keller Outlines Next Phase of Reopening for City Facilities and Services
With limited capacity, COVID-safe measures in place and no special events
Mayor Keller, Chief of Police, and City Officials Condemn Murder of George Floyd
Denounce racism everywhere as protests continue across the nation
Mayor Tim Keller Honors ABQ Resident with One Albuquerque Award: May 29, 2020
Habiba Akhil was recognized.
Mayor Keller's Fifth Declaration of Additional Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus
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Mayor Keller Unveils City’s Plans for Phased Re-Opening
City re-opening in step with State orders, outlines changes to programs, services, facilities
Mayor Keller Announces City’s Preparation Phase Readiness for Child, Youth and Summer Programs for Working Families
Modified programs now ready to continue serving thousands of families with COVID-19 safety practices in place
Mayor Keller, Partners Give Update on Gateway Center
Working group convening to discuss City, County, University collaboration on the Gateway Center and Homelessness
Mayor Keller Announces Plans For Summer Youth Programs
Modified summer programs set to continue serving thousands of families with COVID-19 safety practices in place, City hiring 1,000 summer workers
Mayor Tim Keller Honors ABQ Residents with One Albuquerque Award: May 1, 2020
CeanPatrick Maestas, Angie Marentes, Missy Pochiro, Daphne Flores, Joel Mahoney, and Fermin Gallegos were recognized.
Mayor Highlights Road to Re-Open Economy, Convenes Area Leaders
Preparing city for “a different kind of summer”, tracking key trends including rate of spread, testing capacity to determine timelines
Mayor Keller Ends Week with Budget Outline, Legislative Action
Provides action plan for budget challenges, signs new Emergency Declaration, vetoes Council Resolution R-20-32
Mayor Keller's Fourth Declaration of Additional Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus
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Mayor Keller Announces City Childcare for Essential Workers, Issues Third Public Health Emergency Declaration
Free service to lift burden for first responders, healthcare providers, government workers
Mayor Tim Keller Rolls Out “WiFi on Wheels” to Provide Free Wireless Internet Access Options to Students, Families
Locations include new mobile hotspots at 21 locations across Albuquerque, extends WiFi outside of City facilities with plans to expand to more locations