News Releases
City Prepares to Re-Develop Rail Yards North Entrance
                      Continues bolstering ABQ economy with call for partners, developers and businesses to team up for creative, innovative proposals.
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller Steps Up Fight Against Copper Theft
                      Theft of wiring puts street lights out of commission, increasing danger for pedestrians, drivers, and residents
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller Asks Volunteers to Log Hours to Help Bring In Federal Relief Funds
                      FEMA can reimburse volunteer hours at a rate of $25.43/hr
                    
                    
                  Mayor Tim Keller Announces Plan for City Boards and Commissions to Adapt to Coronavirus While Maintaining Public Engagement, Access to Local Government
                      New guidelines for virtual meetings to keep progress going, comply with Open Meetings Act guidelines.
                    
                    
                  Mayor Tim Keller Honors ABQ Residents with One Albuquerque Award: April 3, 2020
                      CeanPatrick Maestas, Angie Marentes, Missy Pochiro, Daphne Flores, Joel Mahoney, and Fermin Gallegos were recognized.
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller, Open Space Superintendent, Bernalillo County, and Federal Partners Encourage Residents to Visit Less-Utilized Trails and Parks to Help Keep Open Space Open
                      City maintains more than 29,000 acres of Open Space in foothills, Bosque, and west mesa
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller's Second Declaration of Additional Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus
                      View Mayor Keller's Second Declaration of Additional Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus.
                    
                    
                  City of Albuquerque Financial Transparency Earns Certificate of Excellence
                      National government accounting organization cites clarity and transparency on key progress measures, revenues and expenditures
                    
                    
                  One Albuquerque Fund Makes Major Donation to House Vulnerable Homeless Population at Critical Time
                      Residents can support the City’s Coronavirus response with contributions
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller Declares Local Public Health Emergency Due to COVID-19
                      Directs resources to response and recovery, allows City to tap into State and Federal Funding
                    
                    
                  Mayor Tim Keller Appoints Michael Puelle as Chief of Staff
                      Public policy expert brings wealth of knowledge to City government
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller Encourages Residents to Support Local Businesses to Ease the Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak
                      Creates business resource guide, encourages Burqueños to buy gift cards, order takeout or delivery, and buy local online and offline
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller Announces Ways for Community to Help During Coronavirus Response
                      Utilizing city related foundations to help public safety and most vulnerable
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller Directs City to Maximize Social Distancing While Continuing Essential Services
                      Procedures for City employees on mandatory telework, decentralization of field operations, and more
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller Provides Update on Local Response to Coronavirus: Prioritizes City Resources for Those Most in Need
                      City services, facilities, programs and events tailored to increase social distancing and meet the needs of seniors, children and families
                    
                    
                  City Notified that I-25 Site is Off the Table for 300-Bed Gateway Center
                      Mayor Keller convening working group to discuss City, County, University collaboration on the Gateway Center and Homelessness.
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller Announces Appointment of Lan Sena to City Council
                      Sena’s dedication to Westside community, life story represent the true Albuquerque spirit
                    
                    
                  Mayor Continues Local Response to Coronavirus as First Presumptive Positives are Found in New Mexico
                      City recommends health precautions, takes next steps on regional public health response
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller’s ‘Play Ball’ Initiative Invests $3.3 Million to Upgrade Little League Fields Citywide
                      Out-of-school time activities keep kids safe and engaged
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller Directs Funds to Gun Buy-Back Program
                      Gives people a safe way to dispose of unwanted firearms, keeps guns out of the wrong hands
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller Convenes Key Stakeholders for COVID-19 Preparedness Meeting
                      NM Department of Health, City Environmental Health, other Central NM agencies preparing for future action
                    
                    
                  City Releases List of Finalist Gateway Center Sites
                      Top 3 sites identified based on public input, voices of homeless, proximity to services, lot size and availability, project cost, and time to complete
                    
                    
                  Mayor Tim Keller Honors ABQ Resident with One Albuquerque Award: Feb. 27, 2020
                      Ceanne Gonzales, an R.N. at UNM Hospital’s Gen. Pediatrics Unit, was recognized.
                    
                    
                  City’s Legislative Push Yields Strong Funding Boost to Albuquerque’s Crime Fighting Effort
                      City eclipses $60 Million mark in funding from state for roads, housing the homeless, parks and open space, and more
                    
                    
                  Legislature, City Improving Safety at City View Park
                      Mayor Keller announces lighting to increase safety and accessible hours
                    
                    
                  City of Albuquerque Hosts Second Annual One Albuquerque: Youth Job & Volunteer Fair
                      This year’s fair sees more youth and employer involvement.
                    
                    
                  APD Lab Will Be First in New Mexico to Utilize New DNA Analysis Technology
                      Mayor Keller thanks area legislators for upgrades to help make Albuquerque safer.
                    
                    
                  City Launches Mayor Keller’s Equity Training Initiative
                      Series of equity trainings for City employees designed to foster culture change.
                    
                    
                  Albuquerque Again Ranked #1 Best Place to Live and Work as a MovieMaker in 2020
                      2019 a blockbuster year for the Albuquerque Film Office, more expected in 2020.
                    
                    
                  APD Highlights Early Success of Metro 15, Asks Public to Call Crime Stoppers with Information about Violent Criminals
                      20 Violent Offenders Arrested in First Two Months of Continuous Operation.