News Releases
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
View Mayor Keller's Fourth Declaration of Additional Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus
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
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.