City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn Recognizes City Workers for Lifesaving Effort at Palo Duro Senior Center

ALBUQUERQUE – At Wednesday’s City Council Meeting, City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn took time to recognize two City of Albuquerque employees for saving the life of a Senior Center member at the Palo Duro Senior Center.

The person was having trouble breathing and Palo Duro Senior Center Manager, David Goode immediately instructed Center staff to prepare the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Meanwhile, General Services employee Manuel (Manny) Ibuado quickly dialed 911 and communicated the emergency. As the individual lost consciousness and collapsed, Goode checked for pulse, and without hesitation, started emergency CPR.  Ibuado stayed on the phone with paramedics and provided them with critical information about the situation and relayed important instructions to Goode until the member regained consciousness. Palo Duro staff stayed with the member until Albuquerque Fire Rescue paramedics arrived and relieved them. AFR transported the man to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The man is reported to have recovered from the event due to the quick actions of Goode and Ibuado.

“David and Manny saved a life with their compassion and quick thinking. This exemplifies the dedication that our employees and managers have for the constituents of our city,” said Councilor Fiebelkorn. “We should recognize and applaud their commitment to ensuring the safety of all our neighbors who visit the Center.”

David Goode serves as Center Manager at Palo Duro Senior Center where he consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty and inspires his staff to do the same. Manuel Ibuado sets the standard for everyone at Palo Duro Senior Center through his hard work, dedication, and willingness to go the extra mile.

“We are incredibly proud of David and Manuel for their quick thinking and heroic actions that made all the difference in a critical moment,” said Anna Sanchez, Director of Senior Affairs. “Their dedication to the safety and well-being of the members at Palo Duro Senior Center is truly inspiring, and we are so glad that our member is doing well.”

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City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn represents District 7, Albuquerque's mid-heights including uptown and parts of the near northeast heights. She was elected to the City Council in December 2021.