Albuquerque City Council

The Albuquerque City Council on Monday passed a plan that's been in the making for about a year and a half on how to spend millions of dollars in funds meant to fight the opioid epidemic, but there was some debate and disagreement on where the funds should go between the council and the mayor's office.

As President-elect Donald Trump promises mass deportations, Mayor Tim Keller is steeling himself to take on renewed federal challenges to Albuquerque's so-called "sanctuary city" status.

The Albuquerque City Council voted down a controversial wage bill Monday night even though an amendment to reduce tipped wages had been removed. Its opponents say the bill should be brought back in a different form.

On Saturday, almost 200 people packed into a conference room at the International District Library to give their input on how the county and city governments should fight the opioid epidemic. The two governments have partnered to share their portion of New Mexico's Opioid Settlement Funds, which they've paused spending while crafting a strategic plan for the almost $150 million, 70% of which has to be spent fighting the opioid crisis.

Albuquerque’s City Council is slated to review a proposed ordinance that would allow the use of all existing classes of electric bikes in the city’s Open Space land.

During the Second in a series of meetings seeking public input on how to spend millions of dollars in opioid settlement funds, community members pushed local lawmakers and politicians to listen to experts and healthcare providers when developing solutions to the opioid crisis.

Albuquerque’s City Council voted to expand the city’s definition of discrimination Monday to address pregnancy, disabilities and gender and sexuality.The changes are meant to put the city in line with state guidelines.

Nichole Rogers will be the next Albuquerque city councilor for District 6, which includes Nob Hill and the International District. She beat Jeff Hoehn in Tuesday’s runoff election with 52% of the vote, according to unofficial results. She'll become the first Black woman to hold a seat in the council’s nearly 50-year history.

Racing against the clock, the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board approved a controversial environmental justice regulation to tighten the management of air pollution permits Monday.

It’s Election Day Tuesday, Dec. 12, in Albuquerque City Council District 6, where no candidate in last month’s four-way race secured over half of votes cast. So, the top two finishers are competing in a head-to-head runoff election to represent the area that includes Nob Hill, the International District and neighborhoods around the Sunport.