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Authorization for $89.6 Million in City of Albuquerque Infrastructure Bonds

Original title: F/S Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026, In Three Series In A Collective Par Amount Not To Exceed $89,610,000, Consisting Of (I) $56,360,000 General Obligation General Purpose Bonds, Series 2026A, (II) $8,250,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer Bonds, Series 2026B, And (III) $25,000,000 Short-Term General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2026C (The Series 2026A Bonds, Series 2026B Bonds And Series 2026C Bonds, Collectively, Are Referred To As The “Series 2026 Bonds”), Authorized At An Election Of The City Held On November 4, 2025 To Finance Projects Relating To Public Safety, Citizens’ Centers And Community Enhancement, Parks And Recreation, Energy/Water Conservation, Facilities And Equipment, Library, Museum And Cultural Facilities, Storm Sewers, Streets, And Public Transportation; Providing For The Levy And Collection Of Ad Valorem Taxes For The Payment Of The Series 2026 Bonds; Approving The Delegation Of Authority To Make Certain Determinations Regarding The Sale Of The Series 2026 Bonds Pursuant To The Supplemental Public Securities Act; Providing For The Forms, Terms, Purchase, Payment, Execution And Other Provisions Of And Concerning The Series 2026 Bonds; Authorizing The Sale Of The Series 2026C Bonds To The State Of New Mexico; Prescribing Other Details In Connection With The Series 2026 Bonds And The Payment Thereof; And Ratifying Prior Action Taken In Connection Therewith (Grout, by request)

Record date · April 29, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Albuquerque is authorized to issue up to $89.6 million in to fund various public projects, including public safety, parks, and transportation. These bonds were approved by voters in the November 2025 election and will be repaid through local property tax levies.

Why it matters

This ordinance initiates the borrowing of $89.6 million for city infrastructure projects, which will be funded by future property tax collections from Albuquerque residents.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Albuquerque Property Owners

Property owners are subject to the ad valorem tax levies required to pay back the bond debt.

Directly affected

City of Albuquerque Residents

Residents will see the implementation of various public infrastructure and facility projects funded by the bond proceeds.

Key Facts

  • The City is authorized to issue a total of $89,610,000 in Series 2026 General Obligation Bonds.
  • Series 2026A General Purpose Bonds total $56,360,000.
  • Series 2026B Storm Sewer Bonds total $8,250,000.
  • Series 2026C Short-Term Taxable Bonds total $25,000,000.
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  • The Series 2026C bonds are authorized for sale directly to the State of New Mexico.
  • The bonds are funded by the levy and collection of ad valorem (property) taxes.
  • The projects funded include public safety, community centers, parks, energy/water conservation, facilities, libraries, museums, storm sewers, streets, and public transportation.
  • The issuance follows voter authorization from the November 4, 2025, city election.
  • The ordinance delegates authority to city officials to determine specific sale terms under the Supplemental Public Securities Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will these bonds be paid back?
The bonds will be paid back through the levy and collection of , which are taxes based on the assessed value of property.
What specific projects will this money fund?
The funds are designated for public safety, community centers, parks, energy and water conservation, city facilities, libraries, museums, storm sewers, street improvements, and public transportation.
Did voters approve this spending?
Yes, the ordinance notes that these bonds were authorized at a city election held on November 4, 2025.

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Direct State Financing

The ordinance explicitly authorizes the sale of the $25 million Series 2026C bonds directly to the State of New Mexico, bypassing a public market sale for that portion.

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