News Releases
Shining a Light on Downtown: City Makes Major Lighting Upgrades
New and upgraded lights help make downtown safer.
City Reflects on 2023 Milestones and Accomplishments
Year of progress toward making Albuquerque safer and creating new opportunities for families.
Mayor Keller Announces Key Hire
Josh Anderson to lead government affairs efforts, advance City priorities and support productive partnerships.
Mayor Tim Keller Outlines Funding Priorities for 2024 Legislative Session
Legislators can select neighborhood enhancements from capital improvement “menu."
Mayor Keller Makes Good on Wager with Local Flavor
After Aggies defeat at Isleta New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, a city-themed gift box is now headed to Fresno.
Game on! Mayors Make Friendly Wager for New Mexico Bowl
Mayor Keller doing the coin toss at the big game.
Mayor Tim Keller Appoints Director of Health, Housing and Homelessness
Gilbert Ramírez will lead the department, Carol Pierce to stay on through the end of the year to support the transition.
Mayor Keller, APS Students Call for Expansion of School-Based VIP Program
Program successfully disrupts cycles of violence and offers peer support.
City Launches “One ABQ & You” Podcast
Show celebrates Albuquerque’s unique local culture and community.
City Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Albuquerque awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association.
Mayor Keller Announces New Hires
New hires will support departments and drive community initiatives.
Over 135,000 Volunteer Hours Logged Last Year through the City
Third report from the Office of Civic Engagement shows people helping each other and community.
Mayor Keller Provides Updates on Albuquerque’s Support for Veterans
Announces retired Colonel Donnie Quintana, former NM Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs, joins City as CIP Official.
City of Albuquerque Associate Chief Administrative Officer to Retire
Bob White will retire after over 40 years in law and public service.
Major Westside City Project Update Shows Promise for Future
Mayor Keller meets with Westside Business Association on growth, key projects, and continued economic development and quality of life improvements.
“CABQ Day” Helps Connect College Students to Opportunities in Public Service
Mayor Keller traveling to universities across the state to engage and encourage students to join the team.
City Dedicates Elephant Pavilion to Longtime Public Servant Lawrence Rael
"Stories of Us” project honors Rael’s contributions to improving quality of life for Albuquerque families.
City of Albuquerque Chief Financial Officer, Sanjay Bhakta, to Retire at End of the Year
Bhakta has served as CFO since the beginning of the Keller Administration, navigated through the pandemic and led teams to receive multiple national recognitions for government.
Mayor Keller Announces Two Director-Level Promotions, Key New Hire
City secures three crucial positions that help strengthen community.
Dr. Samantha Sengel Unanimously Confirmed as City’s New Chief Administrative Officer
Dr. Sengel to transition into the role held by retiring CAO Lawrence Rael.
Quality-of-Life Projects, Including Stadium, Proceed
City intends to lease land at Balloon Fiesta Park to New Mexico United for privately-funded stadium.
Mayor’s Office Appoints new Chief of Staff
Veronica Martinez brings public and private sector leadership experience to the role.
Mayor Keller, APD Chief Medina Outline Requests for State Assistance to Combat Crime
Calls on leaders to listen to police, victim and justice system needs.
Long-time City of Albuquerque Chief Administrative Officer, Lawrence Rael, to Retire in November after 30+ years of Public Service
CNM VP of Workforce and Community Success, Dr. Samantha Sengel to transition into role.
Automated Speed Enforcement is Slowing Down Albuquerque Drivers
Across 10 zones with ASE cameras, data shows drivers are slowing down.
City Celebrates Solar Reshoring to Albuquerque
Keller Administration Welcomes Historic Billion Dollar Solar Manufacturing Investment
Mayor Keller Announces Key Additions to City Leadership
Interim Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Chief Operations Officer to support critical City initiatives.
Mayor Keller Announces New Hires to Combat Homelessness
Key hires will drive City’s approach to providing services and support for the unsheltered.