Mayor Keller’s Annual State of the City Address and Community Event

Today, Mayor Tim Keller will deliver his sixth State of the City address at a community event hosted at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo. This free event offers families a fun opportunity to come together, learn about the City’s priorities and initiatives, and enjoy a family picnic night at the zoo. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Use the ticket link to reserve spots for the whole family. 

At the gathering, people can learn about City efforts on a range of fronts including public safety, housing and homelessness solutions, and creating safe, vibrant third places for people of all ages to find belonging in our communities.   

Mayor Keller’s speech will include stories from folks from different backgrounds in Albuquerque, illustrating some of the programs that are at work in our communities to help overcome the challenges we are experiencing and indicators that we are headed in the right direction. This year’s remarks will be centered around “a future worth fighting for,” acknowledging that the challenges we are going through as a city are difficult to overcome, but there is a bright future on the horizon for Albuquerque if we are willing to stay in the ring and fight for it.   

When & Where 

• Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024 
• Gates Open: 5:45 p.m. 
• Mayor's State of the City Address: 6:15 p.m. 
• City Department Expo and Animal Habitat Viewing: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. 
• Location: ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 

What's Happening? 

• Learn about Mayor Keller’s initiatives and priorities for Albuquerque’s future. 
• Meet representatives from various city departments and discover their programs and community resources. 
• Participate in interactive activities for all ages. 
• Visit zoo animal habitats and enjoy live music. 
• Enjoy free admission if you arrive before 6:30 p.m.
• Fun and engaging for all ages. 

What to Bring 

• Blankets 
• Lawn chairs 
• Picnic-Outside food and drinks allowed. (Zoo concessions will also be open)

Free One Albuquerque picnic blanket for the first attendees while supplies last (limited to one per family). 

Prohibited Items 

• No Glass bottles 
• No Outside Alcoholic Beverages (Zoo concessions will have +21 adult beverages available for purchase.)
• No Weapons 
• No Noisemakers 
• No Large Posters or Signs