City Council Highlights
Announcements from the Albuquerque City Council.
Councilor Champine Issues Statement after Key Public Safety Legislation Tabled
Senate Bill 122 would establish rebuttable presumption for defendants.
Council President Dan Lewis Statement on Air Quality Control Board Ordinance Injunction
Injunction Impacts Council’s Ability to Govern.
Preliminary Injunction Halts Enforcement of Controversial City Ordinance
City Council overstep poses legal questions.
Diving into Construction at North Domingo Baca Aquatic Center
State, City, and school leaders kick off construction of the world class aquatics facility.
Council President Dan Lewis Says Veto Override Was Unnecessary
Council Took No Action on Mayor's Veto of R-23-197.
Councilor Dan Champine Spotlights Crime and Public Safety in First Meeting
Councilor Champine wants up or down vote on NM Senate and House floors to deal with Catch & Release.
City Councilor Dan Lewis Elected City Council President
Councilor Grout elected Vice-President and Councilor Peña elected COW Chair.
Sandia High School Traffic Calming Safety Study
The Albuquerque City Council has received the final Sandia High School Traffic Safety and Calming Study
New Councilors Take Oath of Office
The public is invited to the Albuquerque Convention Center for the Swearing-In Ceremony for newly elected City Councilors on January 2, 2024
City Recognizes Tribal Sovereignty with Updated Development Process
Proposed IDO changes allow for proactive Tribal input on projects around Tribal land.
Local Leaders Continue Push for Paseo del Norte and Unser Blvd Improvements
From the office of City Councilor Dan Lewis - As Phase 1 design becomes finalized, elected officials are working on funding Phase 2.
Mayor Keller Chooses Environmental Extremists Over Major Economic Development and Jobs
From the office of City Councilor Dan Lewis, District 5 - Mayor Vetoes Legislation that puts checks and balances on rogue Air Quality Control Board.
Council Passed Two Bills that Address Serious Concerns with the Air Board
Legislation Protects Jobs at UNM, Kirtland and Sandia Labs.
Councilor Fiebelkorn Presents Proclamation Recognizing National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn presented the proclamation to the City’s Animal Welfare Department.
City, County, and State Leaders to Host Town Hall Meeting on Public Safety, Housing, and Mental Health
City Councilor Renée Grout, Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas, and State Representatives Debbie Sariñana and Pamelya Herndon are hosting the public meeting at Manzano High School.
City Council Approves Collaboration with Bernalillo County on Comprehensive Spending Policy for Opioid Settlement Funds
The City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will collaborate to spend settlement funds more effectively.
City Councilor Dan Lewis Introducing Legislation to Create New Air Quality Control Board
The legislation will repeal the current board and replace it with a new board and governing ordinance.
City Councilors Approve Urging Legislative Action for Public Safety and Behavioral Health, and Affirm Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms
The bills were approved at the October 2, 2023 City Council Meeting.
Lowrider Bicycle Built by Duke City Lowrider Bike Club Unveiled in Washington D.C.
The lowrider bicycle was built by students from the Duke City and Olathe, KS Lowrider Bicycle Clubs.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Sends Letter to Governor Newsom Encouraging Support of Repealing Anti-Cruising Laws
AB 436 proposes removing the ability for a local government to adopt rules and regulations on cruising in California.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Attends Blessing Honoring Kee Thompson
Kee Thompson and Allison Gorman were murdered at Central and 60th Street in 2014.
City Councilors Urge State Legislative Action for Public Safety and Behavioral Health, and Affirm Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms
The bills will be heard for final action at the October 2, 2023 City Council Meeting.
City Council Appoints Isaac Padilla to Director of City Council Services
Council approved the appointment at tonight’s City Council Meeting.
More Places to Help Reunite Missing Pets
City expands microchip scanners to 34 locations across Albuquerque.
2nd Annual Touch A Truck Event at Franklin Plaza
Free family event for kids of all ages to get close to fire trucks, rescue vehicles, police cars, and road construction equipment.
Honoring High School Seniors from Duke City Leadership Lowrider Bike Club and City Hosting 3rd Annual National Cruising Community Policing Conference
Both events highlight community policing efforts that use lowrider culture as a “vehicle for change.”
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Encourages Visiting the Unser Racing Museum this Weekend
The Unser Racing Museum’s last day will be Monday, May 29, 2023.
City Councilor Dan Lewis Proposal to Help Film Production in Albuquerque
R-23-130 will declare a stay of enforcement on certain restrictions in the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO).