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ONE Albuquerque Newsletter

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Hello, Albuquerque:

This summer, we’re seeing what it looks like when a city comes together to create real change.

Our young people are stepping up, and it’s making a difference. Through Youth Connect and the Summer of Nonviolence, teens across Albuquerque are staying active, building community, and helping drive crime down to the lowest level we’ve seen in more than a decade.

Youth Connect brings together city departments, community centers, libraries, museums, and partners to make sure teens have access to free, safe, and meaningful opportunities all summer long. From sports and art to job training and leadership programs, we’re meeting youth where they are and giving them real ways to engage.

The Summer of Nonviolence builds on that momentum. It’s a teen-led initiative built around events like pool parties, basketball tournaments, and drive-in movies. This isn’t just entertainment — it’s a way for youth to take the pledge and choose connection over conflict.

These programs are making a difference because they were built with young people, not just for them. When we invest in our youth and give them the chance to lead, they show us what’s possible.

We’re also continuing to stand up for the values that define who we are as a city. I signed a new executive order to protect immigrant and refugee families here in Albuquerque. It makes it clear that our city will not assist in raids, detentions, or information sharing that we’re not legally required to.

This work didn’t come out of nowhere. It’s been building since the beginning of this administration, when we created the Office of Equity and Inclusion to ensure that city government works for everyone. These are exactly the kinds of moments that office was built for — to protect people from policies that threaten their rights, safety, and dignity. The order reflects collaboration with community advocates and immigrant rights groups, alongside leaders across the city and state.

At the same time, we’re taking legal action to defend the basic resources our residents rely on. That includes housing support, public safety tools, and services for vulnerable families. Albuquerque has joined two federal lawsuits to push back on political threats that could take that funding away.

Right now our city is showing what it means to lead with action. Young people are stepping up. Communities are staying engaged. And we’re keeping focused on building a city where everyone has a place.

We’ve come a long way, and we’re not slowing down.

Sincerely,
Mayor Tim Keller

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Message from Our State Representative, Cynthia Borrego

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Dear District 17 Constituents,

It is difficult to watch so many catastrophic events happening around our nation, and state. Locally our communities need help if you are able, please give to the American Red Cross, or to The Community Foundation of Lincoln County, PO Box 2750, Ruidoso, NM 88355. Please help if you can.
Closer to our District, there are many local nonprofits working around Albuquerque and Bernalillo County on various issues, such

as with our children, youth, housing, seniors, etc. My Office is happy to provide you with a more detailed list of non-profits you can donate funding to, or much-needed items. 

Speaking of our District 17 office, we are happy to inform you that I have opened a local office at the Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center on Monday and Wednesday mornings. My Assistant Gabriella Griego is there on those days, between the hours of 8-10:30 am, as oftentimes I have conflicting meetings. However, if you care to meet with me on any issue, we are always available to schedule a date and time to meet with you in person, or on a Zoom call. I am grateful to the City of Albuquerque for providing this free meeting space for District 17.

If you haven’t noticed by now the first phase of our Cibola Loop Multigenerational Center is being built. It is so exciting as I began the development of this project as your former City Councilor, and my office as your Legislator has provided millions of dollars to build this first phase. A Ribbon Cutting will be forthcoming in late fall, and I hope to see you all in attendance. This is great news for seniors and youth, as many much-needed social services will become available at this location, and we will no longer need to drive to the North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center or the West Mesa Community Center.  We will finally have our very own Multigenerational Center!  (See photos below) Phase Two should include a library and Olympic sized swimming pool when built.

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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.