News Releases
City Launches “One ABQ & You” Podcast
Show celebrates Albuquerque’s unique local culture and community.
City Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Albuquerque awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association.
Mayor Keller Announces New Hires
New hires will support departments and drive community initiatives.
Over 135,000 Volunteer Hours Logged Last Year through the City
Third report from the Office of Civic Engagement shows people helping each other and community.
Mayor Keller Provides Updates on Albuquerque’s Support for Veterans
Announces retired Colonel Donnie Quintana, former NM Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs, joins City as CIP Official.
City of Albuquerque Associate Chief Administrative Officer to Retire
Bob White will retire after over 40 years in law and public service.
Major Westside City Project Update Shows Promise for Future
Mayor Keller meets with Westside Business Association on growth, key projects, and continued economic development and quality of life improvements.
“CABQ Day” Helps Connect College Students to Opportunities in Public Service
Mayor Keller traveling to universities across the state to engage and encourage students to join the team.
City Dedicates Elephant Pavilion to Longtime Public Servant Lawrence Rael
"Stories of Us” project honors Rael’s contributions to improving quality of life for Albuquerque families.
City of Albuquerque Chief Financial Officer, Sanjay Bhakta, to Retire at End of the Year
Bhakta has served as CFO since the beginning of the Keller Administration, navigated through the pandemic and led teams to receive multiple national recognitions for government.
Mayor Keller Announces Two Director-Level Promotions, Key New Hire
City secures three crucial positions that help strengthen community.
Dr. Samantha Sengel Unanimously Confirmed as City’s New Chief Administrative Officer
Dr. Sengel to transition into the role held by retiring CAO Lawrence Rael.
Quality-of-Life Projects, Including Stadium, Proceed
City intends to lease land at Balloon Fiesta Park to New Mexico United for privately-funded stadium.
Mayor’s Office Appoints new Chief of Staff
Veronica Martinez brings public and private sector leadership experience to the role.
Mayor Keller, APD Chief Medina Outline Requests for State Assistance to Combat Crime
Calls on leaders to listen to police, victim and justice system needs.
Long-time City of Albuquerque Chief Administrative Officer, Lawrence Rael, to Retire in November after 30+ years of Public Service
CNM VP of Workforce and Community Success, Dr. Samantha Sengel to transition into role.
Automated Speed Enforcement is Slowing Down Albuquerque Drivers
Across 10 zones with ASE cameras, data shows drivers are slowing down.
City Celebrates Solar Reshoring to Albuquerque
Keller Administration Welcomes Historic Billion Dollar Solar Manufacturing Investment
Mayor Keller Announces Key Additions to City Leadership
Interim Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Chief Operations Officer to support critical City initiatives.
Mayor Keller Announces New Hires to Combat Homelessness
Key hires will drive City’s approach to providing services and support for the unsheltered.
Mayor Keller Announces New Hires
New hires will support departments and drive community initiatives.
Mayor Keller and First Lady Kistin Keller Recognize Albuquerque’s Outstanding Volunteers
Mayor’s Day of Volunteer Recognition honors six awardees.
Mayor Keller Announces Key Leadership Hires for Albuquerque Community Safety Department
Deputy Directors to lead Field Response and Violence Prevention and Intervention
Mayor Keller Announces Key Hires to Advance Housing Priorities
Experienced executives will drive housing policy and programming.
Mayor Tim Keller’s 2023 State of the City: Harnessing the Power of Us to Build a Safe, Thriving City
Celebration features stories from the community, highlights progress, challenges, and opportunities to improve quality of life for people across Albuquerque.
Update on Walmart in the International District
$2M in State Capital Outlay and Community Process to Move the Project Forward.
Mayor Tim Keller Signs GO Bond Package
$200,000,000 to support public safety, housing and needed infrastructure in Albuquerque.
Mayor Keller Announces Promotion and New Hire in Key Departments
Critical roles will help continue work to make Albuquerque accessible and equitable.
View Mayor Keller's Forty-Fourth Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus.
View Mayor Keller's Forty-Fourth Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus.