City Council Highlights
Announcements from the Albuquerque City Council.
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).
City Council Proclamation Honors Peacemaking and Whistleblowing
Councilors Fiebelkorn, Benton, and Davis honor the work and sacrifices of Daniel Ellsberg.
City Launches Duke City Leadership Lowrider Bike Club
The after-school program will be held at Westgate Community Center.
Rally of Hearts Event to Honor Victims of Senseless Acts of Speeding, DUI, and Road Rage
Saturday’s event is to unite family and friends that have lost loved ones on New Mexico roads.
City Councilor Renée Grout Calls for Accountability on Gibson Health Hub Expenditures
Preliminary accounting found that over $36 million has been spent so far, but with inconsistent expense tracking across several departments.
Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn Recognizes Energy Equity Day
Energy Equity Day was January 19, 2023 and commits our intention and resources to work in concert with communities, energy providers, and energy efficiency implementers to address energy disparities.
City to Build Capacity, Lower Call Time with Southwest Public Safety Center
Phase I will include Fire Station 23 with additional improvements to come.
City Councilor Pat Davis Elected to Serve as City Council President
Councilor Renee Grout to serve as Vice President and Councilor Brook Bassan to serve as Chairwoman for the Committee of the Whole.
Equity Analysis on Transit Fare Legislation
City Council's consideration of O-22-47, an ordinance that could potentially change ABQ Ride's fare structure, the Transit Department was required per Federal Transit Administration rules to conduct an equity analysis.
Special Procedures for December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.
City Leaders Unveil Plaza and Shade Structure at Women’s Memorial Park
November 25th is International Day for Elimination of Violence Toward Women and a ray of sunlight will illuminate the center of the plaza.
City Council Passes Ground-Breaking Resolution to Save Animals from Laboratory Research
Councilor Fiebelkorn’s successful bill directs Animal Welfare to donate tissue from spay and neuter clinics to UNM for biomedical research.
Special Procedures for November 21, 2022, City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña and Louie Sanchez Host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Host by Councilor Peña and Sanchez with the West Central Community Development Group, Garcia Automotive.
Upcoming City Council Meetings Will Be Virtual on Zoom
Three remaining meetings of calendar year 2022 will be held virtually.
Councilor Louie Sanchez to Propose Changes Following Internal Audit Report on City Hiring Practices of Unclassified Employees
Councilor to introduce legislation to update the Merit System Ordinance.
New City Council District Boundaries to Take Effect October 20th
District boundaries changed after redistricting process.
City of Albuquerque Celebrates Energy Efficiency Day 2022
Seventh annual national event urging everyone to “Save Money. Cut Pollution. Create Jobs.”
City Council Proclamation Brings Awareness to Domestic Violence
Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn and the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women declare October to honor survivors of domestic violence in New Mexico.
16th Annual Route 66 West Fest Returns Saturday, Sept. 24th
Route 66 West Fest powered by Think Big will be at Ted M. Gallegos Community Center.
City Council Redistricting Legislation on the Agenda for City Council Meeting
Members of public are encouraged to submit public comments.
City Announces Free or Reduced Admission Fees to ABQ BioPark and Museums for SNAP Beneficiaries
3 month pilot will launch making cultural facilities accessible to Albuquerque families.
Local Leaders Announce Youth Center for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Funding is being secured, and a stakeholder engagement and visioning process to establish values, priorities, and vision for the Youth Center.
Los Altos Park Improvements
Los Altos Park renovations and improvements to bring economic benefit with Sports-related tourism.
Councilor Fiebelkorn to Speak at Annual Albuquerque Red & Green Vegfest
Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn is a sponsor of the Red & Green VegFest which highlights veganism and awareness to animal rights concerns.
City Councilor Dan Lewis Proposes Legislation to Re-direct Funds for Safe Outdoor Spaces
At Monday’s Council Meeting, Councilor Lewis will also propose amending the Safe Outdoor Spaces moratorium legislation.
Albuquerque City Council Returns to Hybrid Meeting Format
August 15, 2022, City Council Meeting will be hybrid with in-person and virtual attendance for public.
