2007 News

Debate Continues Concerning TIDDs

Turn in to KOB's (Channel 4) Eye on New Mexico. Councilor Cadigan will debate Commissioner Cummins on the issues of TIDDs. The show will air on Sunday, Dec. 16th at 10am on Channel 4.

$8.4 Million Goes to Housing Revitalization in Trumbull Village

On December 5, 2006 the Albuquerque City Council approved $8.4 million in funding to build new, owner occupied affordable housing in the Trumbull Village neighborhood of Albuquerque's Southeast Heights.

Update to Greenfield TIDDs Raises Serious Concern

On Friday, November 30, 2007 a televised Tax Increment Development District (TIDD) debate aired on KNME’s Channel 5, "In Focus/The Line”. The next televised event on KNME Channel 5 occurs on the following date:

Brad Winter Elected City Council President

City Councilor Brad Winter (District 4) was elected President of the City Council at the first meeting of the Eighteenth Council on Monday, December 3, 2007.

Greenfield TIDDs Gain Serious Concern

Tune in to a televised debate on Tax Increment Development Districts (TIDDs) in Greenfields on KNME’s Channel 5, "In Focus/The Line” on the following dates:

Legislation to Prohibit Issuance of STOP Fines

City Councilor Brad Winter (District 4), introduced legislation today prohibiting the issuance of any STOP fines (red light and speeding cameras and vans) until the Council has had an opportunity to review the findings of the Mayor’s Task Force which is due to be reported to the Council on January 15, 2008.

End the Iraq Occupation

Albuquerque City Council President Debbie O’Malley and Councilor Isaac Benton sent a letter and copies of a resolution, calling for Congress to rescind the Iraq War resolution and begin a phased redeployment of American troops from Iraq, to all five members of New Mexico’s Congressional delegation and President George W. Bush.

Unanimous Approval of Gutierrez Canyon Open Space Purchase and Preservation

Albuquerque’s City Council continues to build on its first place national ranking for protecting open space.

Unanimous Approval of City Archaeologist

After twenty one years of efforts to establish an archeological ordinance and city archaeologist, the Albuquerque City Council unanimously approved Councilor Heinrich’s “Preservation of Archaeological Sites” ordinance at their Monday night meeting.

Slumlords Must Be Held Accountable

The Albuquerque City Council unanimously approved the Slumlord Accountability Ordinance on Monday, August 6th, 2007, sponsored by City Councilor Martin Heinrich (District 6).

Block of Blight No Longer

A block of dilapidated housing that has been boarded-up for years is slated for removal by City crews. Jessie and Fred Sais, long-time active members of the Wells Park Neighborhood Association, were instrumental in pushing for removal of these nuisance properties.

Plans for Affordable Housing at Mesa del Sol

On Thursday, a Workforce Housing Plan for Mesa del Sol was approved by the Mesa del Sol Tax Increment District Board of Directors. The Plan, which is supported by Mesa del Sol, will go before the City Council for consideration during Monday’s meeting (R-07-193).

Sweet Potato Pie, Beeswax Candles & Tasty Tomatoes at Your Grower's Market

City Councilor Martin Heinrich encourages Albuquerque residents to patronize their local grower’s market. “Local grower’s markets provide numerous community benefits. They preserve local farmland, keep dollars circulating locally, and provide some of the freshest items you can find,” said Heinrich.

Albuquerque's Open Space Ranks Number One

The City of Albuquerque has been ranked first place nationally for its percentage of land devoted to open space, as highlighted in the below article printed in the New Mexico Business Weekly on Monday, July 23rd, 2007.

Federal Minimum Wage Goes Up, but Lags Albuquerque

Today, for the first time in a decade, the United States federal government has raised the nation’s minimum wage, up 70 cents to $5.85 an hour. Next summer the national minimum wage will again be raised by 70 cents to $6.55 and again in 2009, when the current legislation’s increases will top out at $7.25 per hour.

Alcazar Street Growers' Market

City Councilor Martin Heinrich is proud to announce the opening of the Alcazar Street Growers' Market, located one block east of Louisiana on Alcazar Street between Central Avenue and Zuni Road, alongside the Talin International Marketplace.

New Smoking Ban Not Imposed by City Council

It is reported that on June 11, 2007 Mayor Chavez issued an executive order banning smoking on all City property including parks, bus stops, golf courses, Isotopes Park and Sunport grounds. The Mayor neither discussed with the City Council his intention to take this action nor has he provided a copy of the executive order to the Council.

Gutierrez Canyon Accessibility and Preservation Through Councilors Heinrich and Benton Efforts

Albuquerque City Councilors Martin Heinrich and Isaac Benton are seizing a rare opportunity to expand existing recreational open space in the rapidly developing East Mountains.

Heinrich Spearheads Liquor License Reviews

About 70 neighborhood people attended open meetings on Wednesday, May 30th and Thursday, May 31st, 2007 to give input about liquor sales at convenience stores in the South San Pedro, Parkland Hills, Trumbull Village and La Mesa neighborhoods in District 6.

Brad Winter Votes For Tax Cut

City Councillor Brad Winter issued the following public statement today: “Last week, I was pleased to vote for a tax cut for the people of Albuquerque – twice. The attack ads running against me are ridiculous and completely false.”