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Mayor Chávez and Local Businesses Partner Together for School Supply Drive
Employees from the City and 16 Local Organizations Donate More than 100,000 School Supplies to New Mexico Students
Mayor Chávez joins US Mayors in Talks about Investment in Water Infrastructure
For every dollar invested in public water and sewer infrastructure and services, approximately $8.97 are added to the national economy
Albuquerque is in the Sky
The City of Albuquerque is feature in the Portrait section of the Delta Sky Magazine.
We’re on a Mission…
2008 Mayor Martin J. Chávez Charity Ball on Saturday July 26, 2008 at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden
A New Fitness Center at Los Volcanes Senior Center
Mayor Chávez joined hundreds of seniors for the grand opening of the new Los Volcanes Fitness Center.
Mayor Chavez Talks Bottled Water with CNN
Mayor Martin Chávez talked with CNN's John Zarrella about why some of America's mayors want to cap bottled water consumption.
Balloon Landing Site Saved
Mayor Chávez, Balloonists and Neighbors Save the Balloon Landing Site in the Vista del Norte Neighborhood.
Mayor Chávez in Miami for USCM
Mayor Chávez gathers with other Mayors from around the country to set national agenda for municipalities.
A Weekend Filled With Activities
This last weekend was full of activities for everyone here in the City of Albuquerque. We began the weekend with this year’s premier of Zoo Music, with the Red Stick Ramblers, and that was just Friday night!
A $250 Million Dollar Business
Mayor Chávez was happy to announce last week that the film industry has brought $250 million in direct spending in to the Albuquerque economy over the last five years. But the best news of all we could see $150 million in direct spending this year alone.
Mayor meets with AIDA performers
Mayor Chávez met with members of the cast of Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA, which is being performed at the Albuquerque Little Theater. ALT has entered its 78th year of quality entertainment by, for, and with the greater Albuquerque community.
EPA Climate Protection Award
Mayor Chávez was in Washington DC to accept an EPA Climate Protection Award. The awards program was established in 1998 to recognize exceptional leadership, outstanding innovation, personal dedication, and technical achievements in protecting the climate.
Mayor Chávez Supports the Indian Healthcare Act
Mayor Chávez announced today that during the June meeting of the US Conference of Mayors he will introduce a resolution in Support of the Indian Healthcare Improvement Act of 2008 (SB 1200 and HB 1328).
Solar Powered Water
Mayor Chávez announced today the first solar heated pool in Albuquerque had been completed. The city is upgrading the electrical equipment and installing solar thermal panels at 5 pools across the City to heat the water.
New Mexico Crystal Darkness
On April 10th, 2008, at 6:30pm, the communities of New Mexico will fight back against Meth.