District 3 News
News and events for District 3.
City Leaders Cut the Ribbon at Westgate Community Center
Newly built community center to serve Southwest area residents.
City Launches Duke City Leadership Lowrider Bike Club
The after-school program will be held at Westgate Community Center.
City Launches ‘Speeding Has A Name’ Campaign to Slow Speeding Drivers
Effort to educate drivers about consequences of speeding.
City Councilors Klarissa Peña and Pat Davis Introduce Resolution to Strengthen Albuquerque's Status as an Immigrant Friendly City
Resolution-18-07 to be introduced at January 17th City Council Meeting
City Councilors Host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Hosted by City Councilor Klarissa Peña, City Councilor Lan Sena, and Council President Cynthia Borrego, and the West Central Community Development Group WCCDG).
City Councilors Host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Breakfast was hosted by City Councilors Klarissa Peña, Cynthia Borrego, and Ken Sanchez
City Councilors Help Break Ground on Women's Memorial Park
Councilors Peña, Sanchez, and Borrego joined Mayor Keller to honor the women that lost their lives
City Councilors Hand Out Breakfast and Groceries to Veterans on Veterans Day
Councilors hosted drive-thru breakfast for Veterans.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Welcomes High School Senior Intern, Serenity Gutierrez-Renteria
Serenity Gutierrez-Renteria is an Eldorado High School Senior.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Sends Letter to Governor Newsom Encouraging Support of Repealing Anti-Cruising Laws
AB 436 proposes removing the ability for a local government to adopt rules and regulations on cruising in California.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Joins Dedication to Honor Marta Belden
Marta Belden was a longtime community advocate in Valley Gardens
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Introducing Series of Bills to Address Inequality in the City of Albuquerque
Five pieces of legislation are being introduced at the August 3rd City Council Meeting.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Introducing Resolution to Delay Implementation of International Energy Conservation Code
The City Council approved the updated version of IECC at the August 3rd City Council Meeting.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Encourages Visiting the Unser Racing Museum this Weekend
The Unser Racing Museum’s last day will be Monday, May 29, 2023.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña, City Officials, and the Guardians of the Children Unveil the Ken Sanchez Community Pillar on Civic Plaza
Late law-maker’s life of public service honored.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Attends Blessing Honoring Kee Thompson
Kee Thompson and Allison Gorman were murdered at Central and 60th Street in 2014.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Announces Committee Substitute for Capital Budget
The committee substitute bill will be proposed at Thursday’s Committee of the Whole Meeting.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña and Louie Sanchez Host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Host by Councilor Peña and Sanchez with the West Central Community Development Group, Garcia Automotive.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña and APD Updates on Community Policing Efforts and Upcoming Community Policing Conference
Conference will include Police Departments from Olathe, KS, Tucson, AZ, and National City, CA.
City Council and County Commission to Consider $1 million appropriation bill for Mountain View Neighborhood and South Valley
Bernalillo County Commission's bill mirrors the City Council’s bill to engage the community to identify needed pollution abatement measures
City Announces Free or Reduced Admission Fees to ABQ BioPark and Museums for SNAP Beneficiaries
3 month pilot will launch making cultural facilities accessible to Albuquerque families.
Celebrate West Central Street Light Banner Project; 17 Artists Selected, Featuring 18 Art Pieces
This project is partially funded by the City of Albuquerque Cultural Services Department and supported by Councilor Klarissa Peña.
Banners Installed on West Central Route 66
City Councilor Klarissa Peña worked with West Central Community Development Group on banner project featuring local artists.
APD’s Lowrider Makes Debut at Drive-thru Car Show
APD’s Youth Leadership Lowrider is ready to hit the streets.
APD Lowrider Mural Art Contest Winner is Kaylyn Flores
City Council President Klarissa Peña, APD Southwest Area Command, and Nusenda award Kaylyn Flores a $5,000 Scholarship
Albuquerque Isotopes and City Council President Klarissa Peña Announce Lowrider Culture to be Celebrated at Sunday’s Mariachis Game
Councilor Peña also announces APD Youth Lowrider Build and Special Interest Vehicle Program.
Albuquerque Hosting 2nd Annual National Cruising Community Policing Conference
Conference will be hosted by City Councilor Klarissa Peña beginning June 1, 2022.
Albuquerque District 3 Councilor Klarissa J. Peña Reads on ‘Lavender Libros’ YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.
Alamosa Neighborhood Association Celebrates Sonny Rivera Art Installation
Long awaited art installation will welcome residents and visitors to Alamosa Park
98th Street and Gibson Boulevard Intersection Improvements Project
City is seeking input on how the project should be constructed.