The Albuquerque City Council convened on October 6, 2025, for its thirty-ninth meeting, focusing on significant legislative actions and community health initiatives. The meeting commenced with a unanimous vote on a motion related to a recipe noted of EC 4 93, signaling a collaborative spirit among council members.

The first major agenda item was the introduction of Ordinance 83, presented by Councilor Baca. This ordinance aims to repeal existing flood hazard and drainage ordinances and replace them with a new flood damage prevention ordinance. Councilor Baca emphasized that the changes were made to comply with recommendations from FEMA following their recent review of the city's floodplain management program. The council unanimously passed the motion to adopt the new ordinance.

Next, Councilor Rogers introduced Resolution 180, which proposes the appropriation of funds to assist individuals experiencing substance use disorders, specifically targeting opioid outreach programs. This funding is sourced from the city’s opioid settlement dollars and aims to expand existing programs within the Albuquerque Community Services (ACS). Councilor Rogers highlighted the positive outcomes of current outreach efforts and expressed enthusiasm for the proposed expansion.

Public comments followed, with several community members voicing their support and concerns regarding the allocation of opioid settlement funds. Janice Herrera, a health promotion specialist, urged the council to consider creating an online dashboard for tracking the spending of these funds in real-time. She emphasized the need to prioritize individuals most affected by opioid use disorder in the funding distribution. Other speakers, including Lindsay Fox from the Center of Inclusive Health, praised the collaborative efforts between ACS and health services in addressing the needs of those with opioid use disorder.

The meeting concluded with a strong sense of community engagement and a commitment to addressing pressing public health issues through legislative action. The council's unanimous decisions reflect a unified approach to improving flood management and expanding support for individuals facing substance use challenges in Albuquerque.