DMD Press Releases
Press Releases and news from the Department of Municipal Development
Notice of Public Meeting: Boundary Committee Public Meeting, Dec. 4
The goals of the committee are to provide a forum to discuss complex boundary issues City/County boundary areas and to: 1. Study and advice member agencies on best practices to provide effective services 2. Receive new testimony from residents of the boundary areas as to how infrastructure deficiencies and service delivery issues impact homes, neighborhoods and businesses 3. Propose plans and processes to improve infrastructure and service delivery 4. Evaluate and recommend areas for possible land swaps and annexations to improve service
UPDATE: City, New Mexico United Advance Toward Stadium
City and New Mexico United highlight next steps towards soccer stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park.
Roadway Safety Changes Take Shape Along Central
The city announced that year-to-date APD has seen a 47% reduction in all fatal and serious injury crashes in the area. Along with this highlight, the Department of Municipal Development announced a set of new roadway enhancements that will improve safety along east Central Avenue for all users. The city has already taken a multifaceted approach to improve the area through engineering, education and enforcement.
More Speed Bumps Coming: Slowing Drivers Down
ALBUQUERQUE – The City of Albuquerque’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program is slowing down drivers in two key neighborhoods with projects beginning on Monday, Aug. 25.
Largest Ever: Unser and Paseo Construction to Start Soon
ALBUQUERQUE – The largest construction project in our city’s history will soon start on Albuquerque’s West Side. The Unser and Paseo del Norte widening project will start this fall and will help alleviate congestion for Westside drivers and commuters.
Slow Down Albuquerque: More Speed Cameras Coming
ALBUQUERQUE – The City of Albuquerque will soon expand its Automated Speed Enforcement camera program with 8 additional cameras. The City has a new ASE vendor, Elovate, that has fully swapped out 20 older ASE cameras with 20 new, multiple lens, cameras. The ASE program hopes to have 8 more cameras installed across the city by the end of 2025.
Slow Down Albuquerque: More Speed Cameras Coming
The City of Albuquerque will soon expand its Automated Speed Enforcement camera program with 8 additional cameras. The City has a new ASE vendor, Elovate, that has fully swapped out 20 older ASE cameras with 20 new, multiple lens, cameras. The ASE program hopes to have 8 more cameras installed across the city by the end of 2025.
New Real Property Manager joins DMD
Damon Bader joins the city with a strong business and real estate background
City Opens Southwest Safety Center to Better Serve West Side Families
Mayor Tim Keller, the City of Albuquerque’s Public Safety leaders and other local leaders gathered to announce the grand opening of the Southwest Safety Center, a first of its kind
Outstanding Owner: CABQ Recognized by Contractor Group
AGC membership votes the City as Outstanding Public Owner in 2025 Best Buildings Awards.
Largest Ever: Unser and Paseo Construction to Start Soon
Westside drivers will get traffic relief as roadway widening project is set to start construction later this year.
City Encourages Community to “Bike to… Wherever”
Biking event is a local adaptation of the traditional Bike to Work Day
Bike Lanes and More New Safety Measures coming to Louisiana Blvd
Road safety project made possible by funds generated from Automated Speed Enforcement program
City Parking Garage Gets New Life with Plant Wall
400 new plants will call the walls of the VSA garage home, creating new green space downtown
New Signal Coming to Maxwell and Gibson
A new traffic light will serve an anticipated mixed-use development near Puerto del Sol
Automated Speed Enforcement is Slowing Down Albuquerque Drivers
Across 10 zones with ASE cameras, data shows drivers are slowing down.
Major Intersection Improvements Begin on Wyoming and Menaul
Updates will increase safety for all road users and help traffic flow.
City Putting its B.R.A.I.N. to Use
Complete energy management system has saved City $355,000 in its first year.
Making Jack Candelaria a Knockout Community Center
City starts renovation and expansion at historic boxing gym and adjacent park.
Final Speed Camera Installed, City’s Network is Complete
20th Camera Installed on Paseo del Norte to complete the ASE network.
City Activates Brand New Parking Meters in Downtown and Nob Hill
Modern meters are more reliable and easier to use.
Correction: Striping Issue on 3rd Street Between Central and Hazeldine
Striping will conform with Complete Streets Program.
City of Albuquerque Gets Rolling with Westside Blvd. Improvements
Critical infrastructure improvements will increase capacity and lower West Side congestion.
Light Up the Holiday Season at Civic Plaza
Holiday lights and decorations have returned to Civic Plaza for the holidays.
City Offers Free Holiday Parking
Free parking will be along Central in Nob Hill and Downtown, as well as in Old Town.
Women Lead the Way in Historically Male-Dominated Department
Municipal Development is being led by four female deputy and associate directors.
Los Altos Park Improvements - Phase 1
$15.5 million investment in phase 1 renovations to bring economic benefit with Sports-related tourism.