NMiF senior producer Lou DiVizio sits down with Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller for an exclusive, in-depth interview covering a variety of issues in the city, including homelessness, affordable housing and public safety. The mayor also responds to a question about his re-election plans as he rolls out several projects that will take years to complete.

Later this week on the podcast, Gene Grant speaks with Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis for his reaction to Mayor Keller's State of the City address, and for the councilor's take on those same key issues.

Also this week, The Line Opinion Panel reacts to the mayor's address and interview, providing analysis on some of Mayor Keller's key talking points.

Watch New Mexico in Focus, Friday nights at 7 p.m. on NMPBS.

Host: Lou DiVizio

Guest: Tim Keller, (D) Mayor of Albuquerque

For More Information:

Keller highlights gun violence, homelessness in State of the City address – Albuquerque Journal

State creates council to address lack of affordable housing amid surge in homeless population – Albuquerque Journal

City: Asbestos regulations not followed at Gateway Center – Albuquerque Journal

Duplexes and casitas in single-family neighborhoods? Here’s where Mayor Keller’s zoning proposals stand – Albuquerque Journal

Keller highlights gun violence, homelessness in State of the City address – Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque police near full compliance in reform effort – Albuquerque Journal

2022 was another record-setting year for homicides in Albuquerque – KRQE

How Albuquerque Officials Misused Tax Dollars in Turf Scheme - KRQE

Full Interview: Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller