Mayor Tim Keller

Downtown Albuquerque’s newest addition was unveiled last Monday — a public toilet. The Portland Loo sits directly on the Civic Plaza’s south end, and is wrapped in Route 66 regalia.

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller won an unprecedented third consecutive term Tuesday night, defeating Republican challenger Darren White, former Bernalillo County Sheriff, in a runoff race.

On the northeast side of town, there were mixed reviews on who voters wanted to lead the city. While near the University of New Mexico, voters who selected the current mayor, Democrat Tim Keller, were still divided about that choice.

Albuquerque will choose a new mayor in a runoff election on December 9 after no single candidate received more than 50% of the vote in November’s election. KUNM’s Daniel Montano spoke with incumbent Mayor Tim Keller about the runoff election. So far he has raised nearly $378,000 for his campaign.

Early voting begins on Monday December 1, 2025 for the runoff elections where Albuquerque voters will decide the city’s next Mayor and City Council positions for Districts 1 and 3.

Albuquerque voters will return to the polls next month for the runoff election to decide who will be the next mayor and who will be representing City Council districts 1 and 3. On December 9th, voters will decide the results of three races in which none of the candidates received the simple majority necessary to win office.

Incumbent Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said he anticipated a runoff and he is ready. “It's really about the future of Albuquerque. That is what's at stake in this. Are we going to go forward, or are we going to take massive steps backwards?” he said.

On Nov. 4, Albuquerque voters will be choosing from a list of six people to fill the mayor’s office for the next four years. As part of a series exploring all the candidates, KUNM’s Daniel Montano spoke with incumbent Tim Keller, who is running for what would be a historic third term. Keller says he wants to finish the work he started and outlined his top priorities.

Albuquerque mayoral candidate Alex Uballez announced Thursday a nine-point series of inquiries into Mayor Tim Keller’s administration, and handling of funds. Uballez is requesting public records regarding possible asbestos exposure during construction of the Gateway Center. He also seeks details on how certain people were paid or took bonuses or vacation, suggesting favoritism and pay-to-play.

The City of Albuquerque is looking to make it easier to establish Safe Outdoor Spaces for people living on the streets by changing a few key ordinances. Only one space has been opened so far, which is located at New Creations Church in the International District.