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NMDOT Warns of Toll Scam

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The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) warns the public of an ongoing text and e-mail message scam, in which recipients receive threatening text or e-mail messages stating they owe fines for unpaid tolls on toll roads. However, New Mexico has no toll roads. If you or someone you know receives this type of text message, do not click on any links or scan any QR codes in the messages, and delete and block the sender. For more information, visit: https://www.dot.nm.gov/blog/2025/05/12/toll-road-scam-alert-new-mexico-has-no-toll-roads/

ONE Albuquerque May Newsletter

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Hello, Albuquerque,

In this city, we meet challenges head-on with compassion, accountability, and action. We’re making real strides in what matters most: making everyone feel included, keeping our neighborhoods safe, and helping those who need it most.

We recently reopened the newly renovated Loma Linda Community Center, now the permanent home for our Inclusive Recreation Program, offering adaptive programming and accessible spaces for all ages and abilities. We also reopened Phil Chacon Park, a fully revitalized 20-acre space in the International District, complete with a turf sports field, updated playgrounds, basketball and futsal courts, a BMX pump track, softball fields, a dog park, a disc golf area, a walking path, 359 trees, and 85 lights. This is a long-overdue investment in one of our most historic neighborhoods. We opened the new BMX pump track and dog park at Los Altos Park, too, adding to the park’s growing list of amenities.

We passed a new ordinance to crack down on motels that have become magnets for crime and unsafe conditions. And we continued expanding the Gateway Network, Albuquerque’s connected system of facilities and services that help people experiencing homelessness get the support they need. The new micro-community, Gateway Recovery, is open to offer addiction treatment and interim housing to folks with substance use disorder and our unsheltered community. At the Gateway Center, we continue to expand our reach. The medical respite facility has welcomed clients, giving people like Loddy a safe place to recover after the hospital on their path to housing.

But even as we make progress locally, we’re facing serious threats from Washington. Extreme federal budget proposals could slash the funding we rely on to house families, respond to mental health crises, and invest in climate resilience. As we continue to Defend ABQ, we’re standing up to protect Albuquerque’s fair share by fighting for the services our families depend on and the future our residents deserve.

As part of that work, we’re encouraging more Safe Outdoor Spaces, secure, small-scale sites operated by nonprofits, churches, and community partners that offer people a dignified place to rest and access services. These spaces aren’t run by the City, but we’re stepping up to support them by offering land near Gateway West and providing technical assistance to interested groups. Designed to serve 20 or fewer people, these sites are easier to manage, less disruptive to neighborhoods, and offer a critical first step toward stability.

May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of recovery and access to care. We know mental wellness is essential to community safety. Tell your friends about the Albuquerque Community Safety department, which has transformed how we respond to 911 calls—sending trained behavioral health responders instead of law enforcement to help people in crisis. 

Whether it’s creating new pathways to housing, transforming public spaces, or standing up for vital services, we’re doing the work to make our city stronger. We’re fully committed to the city, and we will always defend our community. 

Sincerely, 
Mayor Tim Keller

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Jane’s Walks Coming to Albuquerque This Weekend

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Jane’s Walk is a global event in more than 200 cities, named for Jane Jacobs, an activist and author who championed new approaches to urban planning and development. In the spirit of Jacobs, the walks are meant to spark conversations about history, development, and urban life. The Walks take place Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 in the following neighborhoods: Fourth Ward Historic District, Huning Highlands, Raynolds Addition, Highlands, Nob Hill, and Parkland Hills Addition, and are 60 to 90 minutes long. The Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) will partner with Jane’s Walks for the Raynolds Addition Walk on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. if you would like to join us. The walks are free, but registration is required. To register online, visit: https://gentleartofwandering.com/walk.

ONE Albuquerque April Newsletter

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Hello Albuquerque,

This month, we took real steps to continue putting people first – protecting our neighborhoods, our public lands, and the future we all share. As federal rollbacks put our environment at risk, Albuquerque is stepping up. I signed two executive orders: one to protect our open spaces like the Bosque and the Foothills, and another to push the City further toward clean energy.

We’re cutting back on fossil fuel use in City buildings, listening to the communities hit hardest by climate change, and making sure everyone has a voice. We’re on track to power all City operations with 100% renewable energy by the end of the year, and we’re committed to a healthier, more sustainable Albuquerque for the long run.

We’re also working to strengthen public safety. A new bipartisan state law now allows DACA recipients and other legal residents with work permits to become police officers. In a city like ours—where being immigrant-friendly is part of who we are—that’s a big deal. It helps us build a police force that reflects the people it serves, which builds trust, and that’s the foundation of real public safety.

We also passed a new law to protect renters from dangerous heat. Now, all rental homes in Albuquerque must have working cooling systems. As our summers get hotter, this is an important step to protect kids, seniors, and anyone with health issues from unsafe living conditions.

Through it all, one thing is clear: when we stand together, we move forward. Even with challenges coming at us from all sides, we keep making progress by focusing on what matters most to our community. Let’s keep it going—together.

Sincerely,
Mayor Tim Keller

Defend ABQ: Protecting Public Lands and Powering a Clean Energy Future

Albuquerque is doubling down on its commitment to environmental protection and climate resilience through two new executive orders announced by Mayor Keller

At the 2025 Electrify New Mexico Conference, the City unveiled a major push toward clean energy. The first executive order lays out a path to achieve 100% renewable energy for all municipal operations by the end of 2025 and sets a long-term vision for net-zero emissions by 2050. It commits to phasing out fossil fuels in public buildings and prioritizing historically underserved communities in climate adaptation efforts—ensuring an equitable transition to a more sustainable future.

Days later, during Albuquerque’s Earth Day Festival, the City issued a second executive order focused on protecting more than 30,000 acres of public open space. From the Bosque to the Foothills, the order strengthens protections for natural habitats, safeguards our aquifer, and preserves public lands from threats like drilling, mining, and federal environmental rollbacks.

Through Defend ABQ, the City is making sure that clean water, open space, and a livable climate remain protected for generations to come.

Learn more at cabq.gov/defendabq.

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ONE ABQ March Newsletter

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Dear Albuquerque, 

I want to talk to you about something that affects all of us—proposed federal cuts that could take away more than $200 million in funding for our city. These cuts threaten programs that keep our community safe, support our kids, and help small businesses thrive.

We’re talking about funding for 50 police officers, crime lab equipment, sexual assault kits, victim support, early childhood education for 900 kids, and assistance for 400 small businesses. These cuts could also impact projects like the Uptown Connect housing development and the Rail Trail, which are critical to our city’s future.

This isn’t the first time we’ve had to stand up against harmful policies, and it won’t be the last. I want you to know we’re doing everything we can to fight for Albuquerque. We’re ramping up legal action, working with our state and local partners, and finding alternative funding sources. We will not let these cuts define our future.

Now more than ever, we need to come together as One Albuquerque. You can help by getting involved—volunteer, advocate, and support local organizations that are also facing funding shortfalls. In the coming weeks, we’ll launch a new dashboard to track the impact of these threats and keep you informed on our response.

Together, we’ll protect the future of our city. Thank you for standing with our community.

Sincerely,
Mayor Tim Keller 

Defend ABQ Town Hall 

Mayor Keller led a town hall discussion on Sunday afternoon at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center with more than 230 residents in attendance to learn about the threats to City government and how the City is pushing back.

Funding at risk 
Mayor Keller outlined essential City programs and services that could be impacted by cuts, from funding for APD and community safety, to mixed-use housing and transit development, to bike and pedestrian safety projects. The cuts will lead to tough choices, but the City will continue to balance the cuts with keeping fees low for working families, maintaining quality of life amenities for residents, and prioritizing public safety. 

City fighting back 
Mayor Keller explained what the City is doing to defend Albuquerque from dangerous cuts. Protections range from ramping up legal support and grant writing, to engaging County and State partners for flexible funding that can be used to keep the City running. The City plans to tighten its overall budget, cut non-essential spending and evaluate sales of non-essential property, equipment, and vehicles. Lastly, freeing up additional funding, like opioid settlement and marijuana tax dollars, will be critical to fill the holes of potential cuts. Learn more.

Funding Threats 

The City has received multiple threats to vital programming, including a letter received by the Senior Affairs Department. The letter stated that unless the department immediately removed the terms ‘diversity, equity, and DEI’ from its programming, its AmeriCorps volunteer funding would be revoked—jeopardizing opportunities for 800 seniors to stay engaged and contribute to the community. The department responded within hours, meeting the deadline and preserving the funding. In the coming weeks, the City will launch a dashboard to track impacted services and similar threats.
Read the letter on our website.

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