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Hello Albuquerque,
Each day, people are stepping up for one another during this uncertain time, in true One Albuquerque spirit. This week I had the opportunity to thank some of the drivers in our Transit Department for keeping our city moving and getting folks to critical services like medical appointments or grocery stores for food. In addition to taking care of our city, they are taking care of each other by making homemade masks for every driver.
This was just one of the many times that I've seen Burqueños find ways to come together and help their neighbors and it's times like these that I am most proud to serve as the mayor of a strong, resilient city full of selfless people who never stop asking "How can I help?" We must continue to help each other by staying home when we can.
I want to thank you all again for helping us flatten the curve. Thank you to everyone who is keeping our city running and taking care of some of our most vulnerable by providing meals for seniors, caring for the children of other essential workers and providing safe spaces for those experiencing homelessness.
We will get through this together, Albuquerque
Mayor Tim Keller
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Mayor Keller Announces 140 Small Businesses in Albuquerque Will Receive $5,000 in Relief Funding
Helping keep local businesses afloat through the pandemic.
Today Mayor Tim Keller and the City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department announced 140 local small businesses will be awarded $5,000 in Coronavirus relief funding to help fill the gaps in federal and state programs and keep them afloat through the coronavirus pandemic.
As we saw from the number of applicants, the need for support of our business community is greater. If you would like to help support small businesses in our city, you can donate at onealbuquerque.org.
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ABQ RIDE Employees Sewing Hundreds of Face Coverings for Drivers
Mayor Keller helped hand out the first batch of face coverings to help limit the spread of the virus.
ABQ RIDE has provided fixed route and Sun Van drivers with another tool to keep themselves and passengers healthy, courtesy of other ABQ RIDE employees. On April 13, thanks to ABQ RIDE staff members who dedicated time to sewing face coverings, Mayor Tim Keller and Transit staff were able to distribute the first batch of face coverings for drivers.
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 Dedicated City Staff and Partners Aim to Help Homeless Fight Spread of COVID-19
Mayor Keller, Family and Community Services, community partners provide housing, testing, resources to vulnerable populations.
24/7 shelter access, coronavirus screening and testing, medical services, emergency motel vouchers, and targeted outreach to people living in camps and on the street are just a handful of the ways the Keller administration and its partners are engaging the homeless community to slow the spread of coronavirus and help save lives. At today’s daily briefing on coronavirus response, Mayor Keller was joined by Family and Community Services leaders and the City’s dedicated Westside Emergency Housing Center Medical Director Dr. Laura Parajon to highlight efforts to help one of the most vulnerable populations.
The One Albuquerque Fund has donated $50,000 for motel and housing vouchers in response to coronavirus. If you would like to help provide housing for those in need, you can donate at onealbuquerque.org
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- City Makes Eubank Tunnel and I-40 Multi-Use Trail Safer with New Lighting: With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, more people are getting outside and using Albuquerque’s trails and open spaces than any time in recent memory. This week the department installed eight new lights in the Eubank tunnel along the I-40 multi-use trail.
- APD Highlights “Calls for Service” During COVID-19: APD released a comparison of “calls for service” that show more people are calling 911 about commercial burglaries, while fewer people are calling about residential burglaries.
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Residents Resources
- If you are displaying symptoms, contact the New Mexico Department of Health at 1-855-600-3453.
- If you need assistance with childcare, food, diapers, etc., check the City's website, here.
- If you are in an unsafe environment due to domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
- To get information on Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, click here, or contact 505-266-1900.
- The New Mexico Crisis and Access Line has counselors available 24/7 to speak at 855-662-7474.
- The Department of Senior Affairs can be reached at 505-764-6400. A full list of resources available for seniors can be found here.
- The Child Abuse Hotline can be reached at 505-841-6100.
- For Adult Protective Services, contact 505-476-4912.
- The Agora Center is available at 505-277-3013
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