News Releases
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.
City of Albuquerque Welcomed Over 800 Hispanic Entrepreneurs, National Leaders, Government Officials and More Than 250 Latino Chambers of Commerce to Albuquerque
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hosted 40th Annual Convention
City Ramping Up Efforts to Increase ADA Accessibility
Over $2 million invested since January ’18, G.O. Bond proposal would fund more than $1 million in additional ADA accessibility projects.
FBI Releases Crime Stats
2018 crime stats released this week based on information APD provided in February
Senator Heinrich and Mayor Keller Come Together to Support New Mexico Arts With Free Workshops
Workshops will help connect arts organizations and artists to resources.
Sunport Increases Capacity for Balloon Fiesta with Partner Airlines, Completion of Major Contruction
Increased flight options, new and innovative art installations, and a $30 million terminal improvement construction project.
Mayor Keller, Business Community Come Together to Urge Support of Bond Initiatives
$128 million on ballot to invest in long-term solutions on public safety, homelessness, jobs, and young people without raising taxes.
Keller Administration Launches Targeted New Initiative to Support Small Businesses
Also: Working with local tech company Lavu for restaurant-specific support program.
One Albuquerque Fund Is An Opportunity To Join The Fight On City’s Biggest Challenges
Will raise funds to supplement city priorities: recruit more police officers, expand youth program access, put more workers into job training.
Cultural Services Announces Completion of ABQ BioPark Solar Parking Structures
New solar panel parking structures provide renewable energy and shade at the Zoo and Aquarium.
Proposal to Bring 120 High-Tech Manufacturing Jobs, National Center of Excellence for 3D Printing to Albuquerque Approved
Florida-Based Manufacturer Plans to Invest Nearly $42 Million, Create Approximately 120 New Jobs, Partner with Local Education Institutions to Train Workforce.
City of Albuquerque, Local Immigrant & Refugee-based Organizations Celebrate Citizenship Day
New efforts to help increase naturalization rates.
Zero tolerance stance for underpayment or nonpayment of wages by New Mexico employers
City of Albuquerque Office of Civil Rights, NM Department of Workforce Solutions, and Bernalillo County District Attorney partner to file a watershed lawsuit with 33 workers against wage theft.
Mayor Tim Keller Announces First Electric Vehicles in City Fleet, Sets Goal of 100% Alternative Fuels for All Eligible Vehicles
Transitioning to electric, hybrid and other alternative fuels will lower City’s carbon footprint, reduce harmful emissions, improve public health.
Mayor Keller Sends Major Sports-Related Tourism Infrastructure Package to Council
Softball, soccer, track, baseball tournament fields, and convention center infrastructure projects build on lessons from City’s Senior Games; funded by proceeds realized from refinancing existing Lodger’s Tax bonds.
APD Releases Crisis Intervention Unit Data Book
City champions first decrease in behavioral health-related calls in recent years.
Mayor Keller Joins Local Leaders to Kick-Off Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month runs until October 15.
City Serves as Anchor Partner to Launch First-of-A-Kind Latinx Tech Accelerator Program
Funding will help close the capital-gap for latinx entrepreneurs and support tech start-ups beyond phase one.
First Friday Event Highlights Engage Program’s Expansion Into Barelas Neighborhood
Funding supports space for the arts and micro-grants for community engagement.