/tags/albuquerque-mayor Albuquerque mayor en-US Copyright Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:59:18 GMT /Darren-white-2025-Albuquerque-mayor-election-candiate-interview-position-policies-experience In the final installment of our series taking a look at Albuquerque’s mayoral candidates, we hear from former Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White, who also served as the Chief Public Safety Officer for Albuquerque before stepping down after an incident involving his wife’s DWI stop. He is now the programming manager for KKOB News Radio. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:59:18 GMT /Darren-white-2025-Albuquerque-mayor-election-candiate-interview-position-policies-experience Daniel Montaño /Louie-Sanchez-2025-Albuquerque-Mayoral-Election-Candidate-interview-stance-positions-policy-experience In the fifth installment of our series taking a look at each Albuquerque mayoral candidate, we have an interview from our public media compatriot, New Mexico PBS. Host of New Mexico in Focus, Nash Jones, spoke with Louie Sanchez, an Albuquerque City Councilor representing District 1 on Albuquerque’s Westside, who is running for the top office. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:48:30 GMT /Louie-Sanchez-2025-Albuquerque-Mayoral-Election-Candidate-interview-stance-positions-policy-experience Daniel Montaño /Alexander-Alex-Uballez-2025-Albuquerque-mayoral-election-candidate-interview-positions-experience-policies-plans In the fourth installment of a series looking at Albuquerque’s mayoral candidates, °µºÚÍø’s Daniel Montano spoke with former U.S. Attorney for New Mexico, Alex Uballez, who said his choice to run for mayor came from a desire to continue serving the public after leaving his position as the top federal prosecutor in the state. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:47:40 GMT /Alexander-Alex-Uballez-2025-Albuquerque-mayoral-election-candidate-interview-positions-experience-policies-plans Daniel Montaño /Eddie-Varela-Albuqerque-Mayor-2025-candidate-interview-position-policy-experience In our third installment of our series looking at all of Albuquerque’s mayoral candidates, °µºÚÍø’s Daniel Montano sits down with Eddie Varela, a retired fire chief with some unconventional ideas who says his background prepared him for a career in city government. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:35:50 GMT /Eddie-Varela-Albuqerque-Mayor-2025-candidate-interview-position-policy-experience Daniel Montaño /Mayling-Armijo-Albuquerque-mayor-2025-elections-candidate-interview-leader-experience-crime-focus In the second part of our series on the six Albuquerque mayoral candidates, °µºÚÍø’s Daniel Montano talks with Mayling Armijo, who would be the first female mayor here if successful. She was the Economic Development Director for Bernalillo County and is an officer in the Navy reserves. She is currently the executive director of the Elevated Lending Community Development Corporation. She said both familial and personal experiences with crime and other issues in the city drove her to run. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:40:34 GMT /Mayling-Armijo-Albuquerque-mayor-2025-elections-candidate-interview-leader-experience-crime-focus Daniel Montaño /Incumbent-albuquerque-candidate-mayor-tim-keller-2025-election-interview-third-3rd-term-platform-stances-plan-goals 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, °µºÚÍø’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. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:02:43 GMT /Incumbent-albuquerque-candidate-mayor-tim-keller-2025-election-interview-third-3rd-term-platform-stances-plan-goals Daniel Montaño /Uballez-Keller-campaign-inquiry-public-records-gateway-favoritism-mayor 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. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:14:28 GMT /Uballez-Keller-campaign-inquiry-public-records-gateway-favoritism-mayor Daniel Montaño /local-news/2025-07-15/mayoral-candidate-uballez-keller-white-spat-over-immigration The increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials has caused alarm for many in New Mexico. Now it’s part of Albuquerque’s mayoral race, with two candidates sparring over how the city should, or should not, work with ICE. A third candidate says there are more things the city can do that ensure public safety and protect civil rights. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:54:34 GMT /local-news/2025-07-15/mayoral-candidate-uballez-keller-white-spat-over-immigration Mia Casas /uballez-gets-enough-signatures-to-get-on-ballot-albuquerque-mayor-race-2025 A second contender for the Albuquerque Mayoral race says the required 3,000 signatures needed to officially run is within his grasp. Alexander Uballez announced hitting the milestone at a rally Friday. Sat, 31 May 2025 01:17:45 GMT /uballez-gets-enough-signatures-to-get-on-ballot-albuquerque-mayor-race-2025 Daniel Montaño /local-news/2024-11-26/albuquerque-mayor-council-sanctuary-city-federal-pressure 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. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:07:01 GMT /local-news/2024-11-26/albuquerque-mayor-council-sanctuary-city-federal-pressure Nash Jones