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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Albuquerque public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Glue trap ban in Albuquerque
A new ordinance would ban using and selling glue traps in the city, and ban glue and insect adhesive traps at city facilities. It moved forward with amendments but split the committee.
Ban on glue traps
Councilor Fiebelkorn wants to make it illegal to sell or use glue traps in Albuquerque, including at city facilities. Animal welfare advocates have long called these traps inhumane; pest-control businesses would need to change practices.
Harmony Road Recovery lease at 5400 Gibson Blvd SE
The city would lease space at 5400 Gibson Blvd SE to Harmony Road Recovery, with immediate action requested — likely tied to substance-use or recovery services.
Environmental Maintenance, Hospitality and Safety Services Contract
A contract for environmental maintenance, hospitality and safety services moved forward over one dissent. It affects cleanliness and safety services in public spaces.
APD automated license plate readers
Residents raised alarm about APD's 100+ license plate cameras storing a year of location data without warrants, plus an unpatched 9.8-severity security vulnerability disclosed in 2025.
Heat Emergency Response
Albuquerque is expanding Operation Cooldown as the heat wave cranks up, adding cooling stations and other resources for people who need relief. If you’re stuck without AC or know someone who is, the city says there’s more help available.
ACS Connect to Care outreach
The Community Safety Department's proactive 'Connect to Care' events bring medical, behavioral health, housing and ID services directly to high-need areas, with calls for service up sharply.
APD Police Service Aide Program Expansion
Interim Chief Barker reported APD now has 92 police service aides, up from 30 in 2017; councilors probed whether unarmed aides are being placed at risk and what calls they handle.