Former U.S. Attorney Alex Uballez says his experience as a prosecutor on the state and federal level will help him be an effective mayor in Albuquerque. Uballez spoke to City Desk ABQ Friday about his campaign for mayor, as one of nine candidates seeking the position this fall. His main reason for running for mayor […]
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Keller: Grant pause puts senior assistance at risk
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller is again blasting Donald Trump administration policies he says will hurt residents of the city. The latest offense from the president, according to a news release from Keller’s office, is “pausing” a grant the city was relying on to provide assistance to homebound seniors and multigenerational families. The […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
Cooling systems now required in all ABQ rentals
By Rodd Cayton Renters in Albuquerque could find themselves a little more comfortable this summer. A new city ordinance requires all rental properties to have cooling systems. According to a city news release, the city council updated to the Uniform Housing Code e to protect renters from dangerous heat, as summers get hotter and last […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections
ABQ mayoral candidates file campaign finance reports
By Matthew Reichbach With the 2025 Albuquerque mayoral campaign still in its infancy, the announced candidates filed their first campaign finance reports this week. Most candidates have opted to seek public financing, which requires candidates to collect qualifying donations from 3,780 residents, or 1 percent of registered voters, to qualify for over $750,000 in funds […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
State Supreme Court: ABQ doesn’t owe ex-detective $1.4 million
By Rodd Cayton City officials Tuesday applauded the reversal of a $1.4 million jury award to a former Albuquerque police detective. Teresa Romero alleged that the Albuquerque Police Department failed to address post-traumatic stress disorder or accommodate her disability in a way that would allow her to keep working. Romero was placed on administrative leave […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Commentary
Keller is protecting ABQ’s public lands
By Tom Solomon This commentary piece was submitted to City Desk ABQ.You can submit your own letter to the editor: editor@citydesk.org I want to thank Mayor Tim Keller for responding to President Donald Trump’s threats to abandon public lands to mining and drilling and to cut off funding for environmental protections. At Albuquerque’s Earth Day celebration […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections, Uncategorized
Former HR consultant and aspiring filmmaker throws her hat into the mayor’s race
By Hannah Grover Alpana Adair has been trying to make a difference in Albuquerque since moving to the area about three years ago. She said she has reached out to city leaders about her concerns regarding crime and homelessness and has not been impressed by the responses she’s received. “I wasn’t getting the kind of […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Hall
Keller signs an executive order to protect open spaces, push back on Trump
At an Earth Day event on Sunday, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed an executive order aimed at defending open spaces and natural resources in the city. Keller says the move, the second executive order in less than a week, is aimed at protecting Albuquerque from the executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. “Trump is […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Arts & Culture, Arts & Culture
ABQ prepares 319th birthday celebration in Old Town
There won’t be a cake with 319 candles, but Albuquerque will mark that birthday Saturday with a celebration in historic Old Town. City officials say the event will honor Albuquerque’s rich history and cultural heritage. “Albuquerque’s birthday is a time to honor the vision of those who founded our city,” Mayor Tim Keller said in […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Environment & Climate
Mayor signs a climate executive order in response to Trump’s executive orders
By Hannah Grover Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed an executive order Friday in response to President Donald Trump’s recent actions attempting to promote fossil fuels and curb actions intended to address climate change. Keller signed the executive order while at the Electrify NM conference in Albuquerque, where he was one of the opening speakers. The […]