It was a privilege to spend the afternoon recognizing my former Senate colleague and a true champion for Albuquerque, Dede Feldman.

Renaming the North Valley’s community center as the Dede Feldman Los Griegos Health & Social Services Center is fitting.

Today we got a first look at a groundbreaking immersive learning
system created by legendary local innovator Dwayne from Warehouse 505, Ski Systems, and
the Electric Playhouse team.
This 3D environment reacts to students’ movement and can transport an entire classroom!

We want to make sure every Albuquerque resident has a safe place to stay overnight. Albuquerque Community Safety has launched its emergency overnight shelter transportation program operating nightly from 8p - 7a. If you or someone you see needs to get out of the cold, call 505-651-5515.

Albuquerque needs more homes, and we are using every tool to make it happen. Today we checked out Boxabl modular units, a fast and affordable way to turn empty land into real housing. Innovations like this help us tackle homelessness and add more affordable homes across our city.

This week, we gave a first look at Gateway Young Adults, our newest program at the former inn at San Mateo and I 40. It will support young people 18 to 25 with housing pathways, job training, and life skills. We’re building opportunities for every young adult to succeed.

Today we welcomed APDs 133rd cadet class. These 25 new officers bring us to nearly 100 new officers this year and 924 sworn officers citywide. Class 133 built real community connections through hands on training. Welcome to the force. This is Real Work, Real Progress for Albuquerque.

Last week we showed how Albuquerque is tackling youth violence with accountability and prevention. APD’s Digital Intelligence Team targets online crime, while ACS’s Violence Intervention Program meets youth where risk is highest. Together they keep our kids safe.

Happy Thanksgiving, Albuquerque! This month showed what real work looks like: 99 new APD officers graduated, more Gateway treatment beds opened, new partners joined the effort, and all 4 emergency centers expanded food support. Grateful for our Duke City community.

This week our Gateway team is supporting more than 1,200 residents at Gateway Recovery and Gateway West. Thank you to everyone who donated food to make Thanksgiving special. Your generosity matters. Wishing Albuquerque a warm and safe Thanksgiving week.

Crime is trending down in Albuquerque because we are taking a smarter approach. With better tech, added support staff, and ACS taking thousands of calls, officers can focus on violent crime. This is how we move our city forward, safer and stronger together.