Albuquerque municipal election endorsement listings authorized and paid for by Sierra Club ABQ MFC, Susan Gorman, president. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s campaign committee. Top five donors: Richard Barish, Susan Gorman, Kenneth M Hughes and Laureen Zunner.
Albuquerque Mayor – Tim Keller
Under the leadership of Mayor Tim Keller, the city has invested deeply in its sustainability program and has placed a sustainability staff person in each of the city’s major departments. Under his leadership, the city has transitioned its electricity usage to renewable sources and is now close to 100% from such sources.
The Keller administration carried out an extensive planning process to reduce our climate pollution in which the Chapter has been deeply involved. Mayor Keller has supported zero fares buses and free microtransit. The city has invested in EV charger build out and supported our Earth Day events by putting their entire staff behind our efforts.
When confronted with a threatening letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi about cooperation with ICE, Mayor Keller responded by refusing cooperation. The mayor has been steadfast in acting to support our city’s immigrant community, refusing police cooperation with ICE and defending our status as a sanctuary city. He has demonstrated his commitment to opposing the Trump regime in the city’s Defend Albuquerque website.
Albuquerque City Council District 1 – Daniel Leiva
District 1 is a westside district from south of I-40 north almost to Paseo. Leiva is a recent law school graduate with ambitions to represent his community, including immigrants, workers and families. He also owns a small business and formerly worked in the city’s economic development office, including on workforce development. He is committed to climate action, insisting that despite the multiple challenges the city will face, climate “can’t just be an afterthought.”
Albuquerque City Council District 3 – Teresa Garcia
District 3 is the southern-most westside council district. Garcia worked for the NM Coalition Against Domestic Violence and now holds in a similar position remotely for a Maryland coalition. She is the chair of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Commission for the city and is very focused on ensuring that nonprofits continue to be funded as federal money is lost. Garcia states, “Climate action must provide both immediate relief and long-term resilience, shaped by the voices of those most affected.”
Albuquerque City Council District 7 – Tammy Feibelkorn
District 7 covers the uptown area. We said this four years ago, and it’s still true today: We can’t say enough good things about Fiebelkorn, a longtime activist, leader and ally on climate and environmental issues, especially for low-income New Mexicans. Councilor Fiebelkorn has strived mightily to get good things done on an anti-environment council, sometimes succeeding, and has been our saviour on some bad bills. The balance of power on City Council is discouraging, and we’re very lucky to have her.
Albuquerque City Council District 9 – Colton Newman
Voter information – how to cast your ballot in New Mexico
General information
For all jurisdictions, information voting can be found on your county clerk’s website.
Your registration information, voting locations, and a sample ballot can be found here. For all jurisdictions, information voting can be found on your county clerk’s website or by calling the clerk’s office.
Metro areas:
Albuquerque: cabq.gov/vote, 505-924-3650
Santa Fe: santafecountynm.gov/clerk/elections, 505-955-6521
Las Cruces: https://lascruces.gov/government/city-clerks-office/municipal-elections/, 575-541-2115
Registration
If you are not already registered, your only option now is same-day registration on the day that you vote.
You will need to bring (1) a New Mexico driver’s license or identification card issued through the MVD; (2) any document that contains an address in the county, along with a photo identification card; or (3) a current student photo ID from a post-secondary NM school and current student fee statement with the student address.
Absentee voting
You can request an absentee ballot online or obtain a hard copy at nmvote.org.
Absentee ballots requests must be received no later than October 21. If you do not receive your absentee ballot, contact your county clerk’s office. If you requested – but did not receive – an absentee ballot, you will still be able to vote in person by filling out an affidavit.
You must follow all the directions for your ballot to be considered valid. They must be signed on the outer envelope, and you must enter the last four digits of your social security number.
Absentee ballots may be returned to the County Clerk’s office, a drop box, or any polling place no later than 7pm on election day.
Early voting
Early voting has begun in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces at a single location in each city. Check with your county clerk for times and locations.
Early voting at expanded locations begins October 18.
Election Day voting
You can vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, from 7am to 7pm. Contact your county clerk’s office for voting locations.
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