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Jan. 30, 2025 Community Hall Newsletter

Read Mayor Tim Mayor Keller's monthly newsletter.
January 30, 2025

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Hello Albuquerque,

As we move forward into this busy new year, I hope you can take time to reflect on what makes Albuquerque such a unique and resilient place. This week, we reaffirmed our commitment as an immigrant-friendly city. We believe everyone in our city should be able to report crimes and take their kids to school, church, or the hospital without fear of having their family torn apart. APD officers will continue to arrest violent and repeat offenders–regardless of immigration status. We won’t turn our local police into immigration agents or target people because of their status or skin color. If you or someone you know is facing difficulties or has questions about your rights, our Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) has resources available online at cabq.gov/OIRA.

We’ve had cold January weather too, but we continue providing shelter, transportation, and resources to our unsheltered community. We have a warm bed ready for anyone who needs one. Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) continues to operate its after-hours transportation service. Between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m., the public can call (505) 418-6178 to request transportation to shelter. ACS is also expanding its responder training, ensuring our teams are equipped to handle the evolving needs of our city.

During the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session, we are prioritizing the issues that matter most to Albuquerque families: public safety, housing, and homelessness. Our capital priorities include funding for emergency vehicles, advanced crime-fighting technology, and fire station improvements to keep our community safe. We’re also advocating for expanded housing solutions, including more overnight beds in the Gateway Network, and micro-communities to combat homelessness. These initiatives are critical to building a safer, more stable Albuquerque for all residents.

Looking ahead, our city continues breaking through on our biggest projects, investing in our people, and strengthening our community to make Albuquerque a better place to live, work, and grow. Let’s keep working together to build a stronger community.

Stay warm and stay safe,

Mayor Tim Keller

This month, Mayor Tim Keller Highlighted:

  • Winter Shelter Response: No One Left Out in the Cold
  • Albuquerque Reaffirms Commitment as an Immigrant-Friendly City
  • ACS Expands Training for New Responders
  • Albuquerque Fire Rescue Returns from California Deployment
  • Upcoming Events and Coummunity Highlights