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ONE Albuquerque January Newsletter

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Hello Albuquerque,
 This has been a great start to 2023. From celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day to cheering on the Lobos at the Pit, there have been many opportunities for Burqueños of all ages to come together, and there’s more on the way. In February, the City will be hosting several events in honor of Black History Month, holding the annual Youth Job & Volunteer Fair, and more. Stay tuned for details.

As we move toward the future, the 60-day legislative session is of great importance for our community. This is our opportunity as New Mexicans to implement policies to keep our communities safe and vibrant and to make investments that spur the change we want to see. For us at the City, this means we’re advocating for funding to create more housing and advance landmark projects like the Gateway Center, which is already offering services including emergency beds during these winter months.  We’re on track to open phase one of the Gateway this spring thanks to public and private investments, and we need to take this momentum with us to the Roundhouse and secure resources to create more pathways to housing.

We’re also moving full steam ahead on this year’s Metro Crime Initiative (MCI). Coming off of last session’s successes, MCI offers a comprehensive package of policies that tackle gun violence, the fentanyl crisis, domestic violence, and more. Our number one priority is addressing the dangerous warrant backlog. Right now in Bernalillo county, there are nearly 5,000 outstanding felony warrants, 800 of those are violent, repeat, and recent offenders. APD and our partners in law enforcement have a plan for overtime operations to go after these drivers of crime and make our streets safer. With funding from the State, we are ready to carry out that plan. 

We are committed as ever to protecting our communities, and we want you to join us. Make your voice heard, and learn how you can get involved with MCI.

Sincerely,

Mayor Tim Keller

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IDO Annual Update 2022 Hearing #2

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Hearing #2: Environmental Planning Commission (EPC)

The Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) will hear the IDO Annual Update on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 8:30 am via Zoom.

Review Proposed Changes

Send Comments

  • Comments sent by 9 a.m. on Monday, January 9th will be considered in the staff report.
  • Comments sent by noon on Thursday, January 12th will be appended to the staff report. 
  • Comments sent by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17th will be forwarded to EPC for review prior to the hearing.
  • Send comments addressed to Chair MacEachen to abctoz@cabq.gov.

Attend the Hearing

  • Agenda will be posted here.
    • (Note that the IDO amendments will be heard first and second on the agenda.) 
  • If you would like to speak on a particular agenda item, raise your hand when public comments are taken for each case.
    • Typically, Neighborhood Association Representatives and other organizations are given 5 minutes to speak.
    • Individuals are typically given 2 minutes to speak. 

Stay Engaged 
Find details about the 2022 IDO Annual Update throughout the City’s review and decision process on the project webpage.

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Happy New Year Albuquerque

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Hello Albuquerque,

I hope that you have had a happy and restful holiday. As we take this time to reflect on the past year and prepare for the one just around the corner, I would like to express how grateful I am for this community. In times of crisis and challenge, I have seen Albuquerque unite and overcome, and ultimately find cause for celebration. 

Our City’s mission to serve all Burqueños and set solutions in place still holds strong as we enter the new year. We are looking forward to advancing critical initiatives that tackle our housing crisis, public safety, Downtown revitalization, and sustainability. We have made substantial progress in these priority areas from passing legislation through the Metro Crime Initiative, creating new housing opportunities, and securing funding for the Downtown Rail Trail. Our ABQ 2022 Year in Review highlights many of our accomplishments from the past year. 

While I know the new year will bring its own unique challenges, we remain steadfast in our commitment to making Albuquerque a better place for everyone that calls it home. We are confident that we will carry the momentum of the last year with us into 2023 and beyond. 

We are looking forward to seeing what the future holds, and we wish everyone a very happy and healthy New Year.
 
Best,
Mayor Tim Keller

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Celebrating Our Community

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Hello Albuquerque,

As we near the holiday season, we are taking time to reflect on our community and the things we cherish most about Albuquerque. From supporting small local businesses while you’re gift shopping to attending some of our traditional events like the Twinkle Light Parade and River of Lights, there are so many ways to celebrate our city in the coming months. 

Speaking of the next few months, we are also preparing for the next legislative session where we will join other leaders across the city and state to promote our second round of the Metro Crime Initiative (MCI). These new policies are geared towards fighting gun violence, retail crime, and the fentanyl crisis as well as boosting officer retention and supporting victims of violent crime. Whether it was expanding our Violence Intervention Program or helping our officers crack down on auto theft ‘chop shops,’ MCI has been instrumental in getting every level of the criminal justice system to take responsibility for the real change that will make our city safer. We know the journey isn’t over, but we have our sights set on a successful legislative session that brings results for Burqueños and our neighbors around the state.

We are better together and we strive to keep this spirit not just during the holidays, but also in our everyday work. We wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. 

Sincerely,
Mayor Keller

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ONE Albuquerque October Newsletter

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Hello Albuquerque,


Whether it’s creating accessible housing or revitalizing downtown, we’re moving our city forward. 

We know that across Albuquerque, across ages and incomes, families are feeling the housing strain. Rents have risen dramatically, placing significant stress on middle-income households and exacerbating risks for lower-income households. We need more affordable and accessible homes and more housing options. Earlier this month, we joined local leaders to announce Housing Forward ABQ, a plan which strives to do just that: create 5,000 new housing units by 2025, and set Albuquerque up for the future. Yes, this is an ambitious goal, but it is possible and desperately needed by our neighbors and families who are seeking housing that fits their needs and budgets. 

We also announced our Downtown Forward Plan which tackles public safety, economic development, and housing in our downtown core. We love and appreciate our historic downtown, but we also know it needs to be safer with more year-round activity for all ages in order to be the thriving city center it can be. That means investing in public safety and local entrepreneurs, creating more opportunities for positive community gatherings, and carrying out innovative projects like the Rail Trail. 

We know that our city is capable of great things, and that is why we are implementing these initiatives and working with community partners and leaders to make them a reality. When we share our love for Albuquerque and create unique solutions, anything is possible. 
 

Sincerely,

Mayor Keller

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