City Council Highlights
Announcements from the Albuquerque City Council.
City Council Passes Resolution to Provide Day Labor Opportunities
Resolution (R-24-41) funds and establishes a pilot program to offer day labor for unhoused individuals.
City Councilors Approve Bernalillo County’s Improvement Special Assessment Program for City of Albuquerque
The State Program funds access to long-term, fixed rate loans for clean energy updates for commercial property owners.
Proposed Amendment to Immigrant Friendly Policy Fails 4-5
The amendment’s opponents say the measure targeted ‘status,’ not criminal behavior.
City Council President Dan Lewis' Statement On No Penalty By The State Ethics Commission
New Mexico State Ethics Commission finds No Penalty in anonymous allegations.
Council President Dan Lewis, Councilor Louie Sanchez, City Leaders, and District 5 Residents Break Ground on First Multigenerational Center in Northwest Albuquerque
Construction of the multipurpose facility is the first phase planned for new Cibola Loop amenities.
City Modernizes Westside Animal Shelter
Renovations will improve the experience of both shelter pets and visiting patrons.
Councilors Fund Doghouses for City Animal Welfare Department
Albuquerque Woodworkers Association builds 30 doghouses to replenish the Department’s Community Doghouse Program.
City Council Crafts Budget Amendment to Add $3.5 Million to CAO Operating Budget to Ensure Transparency and Clarity within City Government Operations
The amended budget creates a balanced City budget while continuing to build accountability.
City Council passes $1.4B balanced budget
Mental Health and Public Safety remain highest priorities.
Councilor Grout and Albuquerque Department of Youth and Family Services' Multicultural Arts Festival 2024 a Huge Success
This colorful weekend celebration featured over 40 artisans displaying and selling wares, international music, dance performances, and cultural foods.
Councilor Dan Champine adds $3 million for new APD Helicopter
City Council forwards GRT Improvement Revenue Bonds to Mayor’s office
Save the Date: 4th Annual Vehicle for Change Conference and Albuquerque Lowrider Supershow from May 30 to June 2, 2024
Both events are celebrating lowriding culture as a “vehicle for change.”
City Receives $1.7 Million to Continue Helping Families Make Sustainability Upgrades
The City Council approved the measure sponsored by Albuquerque District 7 City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, providing $100k a year for the project since its beginning, giving assistance and technical help for limited-income New Mexicans who experience high energy burden in their households.
Arts and Culture Department Presenation from Committee of the Whole Meeting
Department's budget presentation with question and answer period.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña, City Officials, and the Guardians of the Children Unveil the Ken Sanchez Community Pillar on Civic Plaza
Late law-maker’s life of public service honored.
Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative Holds First Meeting
MRGHC is a joint City/County initiative to acquire land and renovate buildings for affordable housing.
APD Downtown Police Augment Patrols with New E-powered Police Cycles
Bikes to provide officers with mobility in condensed areas, speedier response times.
Albuquerque City Council Supports Radiation Exposure Compensation Act for the People of New Mexico
District 7 Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn’s proclamation urges U.S. Legislators to extend and expand help for New Mexicans for the first time.
AFR Equipment Donation Finds Caribbean Home
Nation of Antigua and Barbuda get needed firefighting equipment and supplies.
Alamosa Neighborhood Association Celebrates Sonny Rivera Art Installation
Long awaited art installation will welcome residents and visitors to Alamosa Park
District 3 Councilor Pena, Mayor Keller Welcome Gov. Grisham for Southwest Safety Center Groundbreaking
New facility will reduce call times and bring APD, AFR, and ACS together at one site
City Launches Affordable Mobility Platform
'Carshare' program connects residents in need with electric vehicles
Council Passes Resolution for Fecal Matter Clean Up
City to hire vendor for human waste removal and disposal from public and private properties.
The Drug Enforcement Administration Helps Kickstart the Second At-Risk Teenager Lowrider Bike Club in New Mexico
Española Lowrider Bike Club Showcases Teenagers’ Customized Bikes at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
City of Albuquerque’s Community Energy Efficiency Project Recognized Nationally
The Community Energy Efficiency project is an example of a clean energy program that produces tangible benefits to under-served communities.
City Council Approves Appointment of Travis Kellerman to Impact Fee Committee
Tech entrepreneur seen as innovative resource for the Committee
City Council Creates Hospitality Revitalization Working Group
Group to Revamp City’s Motel Voucher Program and address motel blight.
Council Selects New Civilian Police Oversight Agency Executive Director
Dianne McDermott's experience as interim director provides for a seamless transition
City Council and County Commission to Consider $1 million appropriation bill for Mountain View Neighborhood and South Valley
Bernalillo County Commission's bill mirrors the City Council’s bill to engage the community to identify needed pollution abatement measures
Revitalize San Pedro Partnership Accepted into New Mexico MainStreet Accelerator Program
Neighbors’ consistent efforts open door for MainStreet America Affiliation™.