| | Hello Albuquerque,
I want to start off by thanking everyone for their dedication to slowing the spread of coronavirus. We are making progress and encouraging folks to continue these efforts - you are making a difference. We are supporting working families and local businesses with homegrown solutions during this difficult time. >From protecting workers’ right to paid leave to expanding outdoor dining to grant funding for small and micro businesses, we will continue to take action to keep Albuquerque’s families and economy afloat.
Let’s also take a moment to applaud parents, educators, and school administrators for navigating through the challenge of back to school during a pandemic. I know that this is not an easy thing for anyone, but our resilience is showing through the work being put in to make sure our kids continue to learn this fall. Remember to be patient with your children, educators and yourselves. Stay healthy,
Mayor Tim Keller |
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| On August 6, the City of Albuquerque held a Parents Town Hall to answer questions about the coming school year and to offer some educational, developmental and mental health resources for parents including childcare options for working families who need them. Check our parents resource page for our English and Spanish resource sheet or our YouTube page for a recording of the event. |
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Mayor Keller Introduces Leaders of Violence Intervention Program |
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Mayor Tim Keller today introduced the new leaders who are building the Violence Intervention Program. The program, initially announced late last year, focuses on identifying and engaging with the drivers of violent crime in order to reduce violent crime, and especially gun violence, among young people. Watch a recording of the team behind the Violence Intervention and Diversion Programs. |
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Information about Rental and Utility Assistance |
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The City of Albuquerque offers emergency rental and utility assistance programs designed to assist individuals and families who are in need of help paying their rent or who are in jeopardy of having their utilities shut-off due to non-payment.
Make sure you know your rights and, as a tenant, look for rental assistance help as soon as possible. |
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| Don't Forget to take the Climate Action Survey!The City of Albuquerque is asking residents to help shape its plan of action on one of the most important issues facing our community: climate change. Take our online survey, to inform the priorities and content of the Climate Action Plan on issues such as clean transportation, sustainable buildings, renewable energy, and recycling. |
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Information about the City of Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Census 2020 |
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Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau counts every person in the nation. A complete and accurate count of our population is essential because this count is used to distribute federal dollars and political representation for the next 10 years.
New Mexico receives more than $7.8 billion dollars per year from the federal government. For every person we do not count, we will lose $5,000 per year. This |
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means the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County could lose approximately 33 billion dollars over the course of this decade. |
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Take the Albuquerque Community Safety Department Survey |
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The Albuquerque Community Safety department (ACS) will dispatch first responders to 911 calls with or without other first responders from the police and fire departments. Community Safety responders may have backgrounds as social workers, peer to peer support, clinicians, counselors, or similar fields. The purpose of this survey is to hear from the community about the role ACS should play in the City's emergency response |
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efforts. This means what ACS should look like and what types of issues the community feels comfortable having ACS respond to. |
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Albuquerque’s Consumer Financial Protection Initiative |
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| City Launches ARTx; Major Upgrade to Rapid Ride Service |
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Since 2009, the #790-Rapid Ride/Blue Line has provided a quick link for riders between Northwest Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico.
Starting August 22, the City is relaunching the route and renaming it ARTx, a major upgrade to this last remaining Rapid Ride with the addition of ART-style buses.
The new buses not only provide a more comfortable ride, but also have more room |
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inside for bicycles, as well as Wi-Fi service. The project does not involve any major road construction along the route. |
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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, and more, check the City's website for resources.
- If you are in an unsafe environment due to domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or the Albuquerque Women's Resource Center at 505-242-7033.
- 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.
- For information on WiFi on Wheels locations, visit cabq.gov/wifi or call 311.
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| Contact Mayor Keller At the City of Albuquerque, we always want to know about the issues that matter most to our residents. To share your views, or request assistance with City related services, you may email Mayor Keller, here. |
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