News Releases
City Announces Crackdown on Worst Criminals
                      Mayor Keller, Chief Geier and Law Enforcement Leaders Outline ‘Metro 15’ Operation.
                    
                    
                  Mayor Tim Keller, Sunport Introduce Incentives for Aviation Center of Excellence Construction Projects
                      Sunport’s Aviation Center of Excellence (ACE) Business Park to be home to aviation and aerospace businesses, high tech companies, manufacturing, and some retail.
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller Highlights Violence Intervention Plan
                      New Division at APD, Prosecutors and Social Service Providers Form Partnership to Reduce Violent Crime.
                    
                    
                  Construction Starts on a New Respite Center in the South Valley
                      Mayor Tim Keller, State Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino, State Representative Miguel Garcia, City Councilor Klarissa Peña, Bernalillo County Manager Julie Morgas Baca and County Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada break ground on new facility.
                    
                    
                  Albuquerque’s Legislative Asks Mirror Community Priorities
                      Package of funding requests focus on effective modern law enforcement, homelessness, community policing, and safety.
                    
                    
                  City of Albuquerque Improves Score on National LGBTQ+ Report Card
                      Albuquerque has made progress over the past year in LGBTQ equality and inclusion.
                    
                    
                  City of Albuquerque Collaborates with Local Partners on Major Projects
                      Offers Partnerships on Gateway Center for the Homeless and Multi-Use Soccer Facility.
                    
                    
                  Mayor Tim Keller Honors ABQ Residents with One Albuquerque Award
                      Ruth, Sgt. Pete Silva, and Rodolfo (Fito) Juaregui were recognized.
                    
                    
                  One Albuquerque Housing Fund Helping House Homeless Individuals
                      One ABQ Housing Fund Remains Popular Tool for Residents to Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness.
                    
                    
                  U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Make Stop at Albuquerque’s Civic Plaza
                      “People’s Tree” delivering enchantment on cross-country journey from New Mexico to Washington, DC.
                    
                    
                  ART Service Starts on Saturday, November 30
                      Mayor: “ART finally leaving the station.” Full service starts Small Business Saturday, free rides through December.
                    
                    
                  APD Officers Trained on New Use of Force Policy
                      Trainings will mark completion of a key component of DOJ Settlement Agreement.
                    
                    
                  City of Albuquerque Earns High Honors for Excellence in Financial Reporting
                      Award indicates excellent financial transparency and management practices.
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller’s Continued Commitment to Youth and Families Reflected in 2nd State of the Summer Report
                      Expanded programing and events are meeting community needs with year-over-year increase in youth involvement.
                    
                    
                  Jobs Up, Unemployment Down in Albuquerque as State's Metro Contributes to NM Growth
                      State’s Metro Area Contributes to New Mexico’s Growing Economy
                    
                    
                  Undercover Operation Results in Drug Trafficking Arrests in Downtown Public Safety District
                      Undercover narcotics operation in the Downtown Public Safety District resulted in six suspects arrested.
                    
                    
                  City of Albuquerque Breaks Ground on new Albuquerque Fire Rescue Station 9
                      New State of the Art Fire Station is four times the size fire station built in 1954.
                    
                    
                  City Adds Medical Services, Case Management, Job Placement Services at Westside Shelter for First Time
                      Part of multipronged approach to address growing homelessness issues.
                    
                    
                  APD Releases Results from Balloon Fiesta Public Safety Operation
                      Property crime decreased by 39 percent at area hotels.
                    
                    
                  City Adds Medical Services, Case Management, Job Placement Services at Westside Shelter for First Time
                      Part of multipronged approach to address growing homelessness issues.
                    
                    
                  New Plaza at the Rail Yard Builds Momentum for Revitalizing Historic Space
                      Community invited to November 2nd grand opening celebration.
                    
                    
                  Planning Department Hosting Series of Free Civic Skills Workshops on Racial Equity in Planning
                      Workshops to create dialogue on how planning has impacted communities of color, harness the power of planning to inspire change.
                    
                    
                  City Safeguards Millions in Federal Funding for Seniors, Youth and Affordable Housing
                      Fixed all 2017 audit issues to protect HUD funding.
                    
                    
                  APD Officers Receive Performance Driver Training to Keep Streets Safe, Avoid Dangerous Crashes
                      Mayor Tim Keller and APD Chief Mike Geier highlighted an effort today to train officers to keep the public safe when they are dealing with dangerous situations on Albuquerque streets, including re-training officers who have been in vehicle crashes.
                    
                    
                  Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and Central New Mexico Community College Win National Recognition for Innovative Film School Project at the Rail Yards
                      The United States Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo award $300,000 grant at CommunityWINS® Ceremony, funding to be matched by State Legislature.
                    
                    
                  City of Albuquerque Joins Amicus Brief with Over 100 Other Cities and Counties in Support of DACA Recipients
                      Ending DACA would have devastating consequences for Dreamers, their families, and the economy.
                    
                    
                  Buy Local Initiative Brings Home $7.7 million in City Purchasing Power to Strengthen Albuquerque’s Economy
                      Local businesses invited to sign up for new solicitation program to get contract opportunity notifications.
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller Appoints New Transit Director
                      Danny Holcomb brings years of city government and transit experience to department.
                    
                    
                  Mayor Tim Keller Establishes Task Force to Prevent and Reduce Domestic Violence
                      Part of effort to tackle crime from all sides; domestic violence often connected to other crimes, homicides.
                    
                    
                  Mayor Keller: APD Focusing on Tackling Crime that Affects Youth Community
                      Multi-faceted approach includes summer and after-school programs, increased social support and opportunities, as well as smart enforcement.