City Councillor Dan Lewis introduced two ordinances and two memorials that will harm neighbourhood associations and coalitions. Council President Klarissa Peña allowed these bills (O-26-60, O-26-61, M-26-01, and M-26-02) to bypass the normal committee process. The legislation will be heard on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the regular council meeting.
O-26-60 increases fees to file an administrative appeal for an approved application to $1000 compared to $300 for appeal of a denied application.
O-26-61 rewrites the NARO to eliminate recognition for neighbourhood coalitions, HOAs, and some NAs, among other things.
M-26-01 asks the state legislature to change the definition of “aggrieved” as a basis for standing to file an appeal.
M-26-2 asks the state to remove the requirement for the local jurisdiction to provide an administrative appeal pathway and to shield the local jurisdiction from producing a record of the case. Appeals would go directly to district court.
Take action! Please contact your city councillor and ask her or him to OPPOSE O-26-60, O-26-61, M-26-01, and M-26-02. You can sign up for public comment at https://www.cabq.gov/council/find-your-councilor/public-comments/public-comment-sign-up-oct-5-2026-council-meeting
Send written comments also:https://www.cabq.gov/council/find-your-councilor/contact-all-councilors PLEASE ACT BY EARLY AFTERNOON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026. Thank you.