Albuquerque's Mayor Takes On Big Challenges in New Term

Mayor Tim Keller is back for another term in Albuquerque, and he's got his work cut out for him. He's tackling some serious issues like homelessness and crime. During his swearing-in ceremony, he talked about the tough times the city is going through. He said people are scared about money, losing loved ones, and feeling left out. But he also said that the city is coming together, not out of fear, but out of trust and belief in each other. Keller won his race against Darren White, and his supporters were happy to see him start his third term. One resident, Jacob Matteson, said Keller has a lot to handle, especially with homelessness and city roads. He hopes Keller will keep improving the homeless center on Gibson and help more people.The mayor talked about how the city needs to think differently about homelessness. He said there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, he wants a variety of options like safe outdoor spaces, tiny homes, and more. He also talked about crime. He wants to expand programs that help teens and use technology to keep everyone safe. Keller said he wants to work with the city council to focus on making the city safer and helping people. After his speech, five new city councilors were sworn in. One of them, Dan Lewis, said this is a chance for the city to come together and tackle its challenges.