News Releases
City of Albuquerque Aviation Department to Receive Third Round of Airport Rescue Grants
$21.7M to be distributed to city airports as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.
Proposal to Limit Shelter Services at Gibson Health Hub Defeated in City Council 8-1
Allows collaborative planning process of Gateway Shelter and Gibson Health Hub to continue.
City Begins Exploring Vision Zero’s Mobile Speed Enforcement Recommendation
Invites community input to shape policymaking on reducing speeding fatalities.
City Secures Space for Public Safety District Office in Heart of Downtown
Keller administration one step closer to activating Rosenwald Building at 4th and Central.
Public Provides Input on Cannabis Zoning and Gas Tax
City of Albuquerque Constituent Services sought input from residents on the topics of cannabis zoning and the proposed gas tax.
Mayor Keller Vetoes Gas Tax
Not the right time while families and businesses are recovering from pandemic.
Mayor Keller Signs 2022 Recovery Budget and Albuquerque Rescue Plan, Authorizing $1.26 Billion in Operating and Stimulus Funding
Funding for year of recovery focuses on priorities for city: public safety, economic development, and public health and safety net.
Mayor Keller Issues Statement on New CDC and DOH Mask Guidelines
Mayor Tim Keller issued the following statement on the CDC and DOH’s update to mask guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated:
As Albuquerque Reopens, Mayor Keller Announces New Financial Assistance Programs for Businesses and Residents
Financial Navigators Program provides free multi-lingual guidance for families, new round of LEDA grants open today.
Mayor Keller Issues Statement on Albuquerque’s Move into ‘Turquoise’ Category, Lifting further COVID Restrictions in the City
Mayor Tim Keller released the following statement regarding the Department of Health’s latest update on the COVID-19 Red to Turquoise Framework:
Mayor Keller Gives Update on One ABQ Youth Programs for Summer
Lottery open for all current and upcoming City youth programs to help keep kids safe and engaged.
Mayor Keller Issues Statement on Intel’s Multi-Billion Dollar Investment
Mayor Tim Keller issued the follow statement on Intel’s $3.5 billion investment in the Albuquerque-metro area:
Albuquerque Turns Green, Relaxing Restrictions at City Facilities
Convention Center and aquarium reopen, programming and capacity expand at many civic facilities.
Mayor Keller's Nineteenth Declaration of Additional Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus
View Mayor Keller's Nineteenth Declaration of Additional Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus.
Mayor Keller's Eighteenth Declaration of Additional Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus
View Mayor Keller's Eighteenth Declaration of Additional Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus.
ABQ Sunport Sees Sharpest Increase in Passenger Traffic Since Pandemic’s Start
Mayor Keller discusses increased travel and further reopening as city looks towards ‘Green.’
Mayor Keller Announces Top Leadership Team for Innovative New Albuquerque Community Safety Department
Director Mariela Ruiz-Angel and deputy directors Jasmine Desiderio and D’Albert Hall bring experience, commitment to reimagining public safety.
Mayor Keller, Chief Medina Issue Statements on Verdict in Derek Chauvin Trial
Mayor Tim Keller and Chief Harold Medina issued the following statements regarding the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin Trial.
Mayor, Community Members, First Responders Mark Second Anniversary of Downtown Public Safety ECHO
Over 2,700 attendees through 70+ sessions on community policing and public safety.
Mayor Tim Keller Releases 2021 Summer Youth Programs Catalog
Families can find all current and upcoming City youth programs in one place to help keep kids safe and engaged.
Mayor Keller Administration Sends ‘Albuquerque Rescue Plan’ to City Council
Proposal for federal recovery funds directs millions to direct aid and ‘New Deal’ style job creation
City and Partners Vaccinating Unsheltered Community Members
222 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at WEHC and Wellness Hotels; more events planned.
AFR Fire Chief Paul Dow Announces Retirement after Decades of Service, Fire Marshal Gene Gallegos to Step In As Interim Fire Chief
Chief Paul Dow announces his retirement after serving the community for over 24 years.
Mayor Keller, Local Legislators Highlight Major Capital Investment in Albuquerque
$190 million to help make neighborhoods safer, provide services to unhoused, support first responders.
Mayor Keller and APD Chief Medina Issue Statements on “Proud Boys” Rallies, Condemn White Supremacy
Mayor Tim Keller and Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina issued the following statements ahead of “Proud Boys” rallies.
City of Albuquerque Acquires Gibson Medical Center, Cornerstone of Gateway Shelter Network
Keller administration makes largest capital investment in housing security in the city’s history
City of Albuquerque Opens Registration for Summer Youth Programming
Registration for summer programs will open throughout April and May.
Keller Administration Improves Crosswalks at 49 Elementary and Middle Schools
Over $550,000 in crosswalks improvements completed—more underway this year.
City of Albuquerque Acquires Gibson Medical Center, Cornerstone of Gateway Shelter Network
Keller administration makes largest capital investment in housing security in the city’s history.
Mayor Tim Keller, District 6 Councilor Pat Davis Highlight New Street Lights in Nob Hill
Citywide investment bringing hundreds of new street lights to Southwest Mesa, South Valley, Downtown, International District, and Nob Hilln