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Tim Keller Wins Third Mayoral Term in Albuquerque

December 11, 2025

This week on New Mexico in Focus, we sit down with two former city councilors to explore Tim Keller’s successful run for an unprecedented third consecutive term as Albuquerque mayor. Host Nash Jones and the two former councilors — Eric Griego and Greg Payne — also discuss why Darren White’s mayoral campaign didn’t resonate, and they touch on the council races that landed in runoff elections, too. 

We’ll also hear from Bernalillo County Assessor Damian Lara about his changing approach to property valuations. 

And reporter Cailley Chella takes us to Chaco Canyon, where long-sought protections for the sacred site are hanging by a thread. 

Host: Nash Jones

Segments: 
How Did Tim Keller Win a Third Term as ABQ Mayor? 
Host: Nash Jones 
Guests: Eric Griego, UNM Professor of Practice, Former City Councilor 
Greg Payne, Attorney, Former City Councilor 

Fight for Chaco Canyon Protections Continues 
Correspondent: Cailley Chella 

Bernalillo County Assessor on Approach to Property Valuations 
Host: Nash Jones 
Guest: Damian Lara, Bernalillo County Assessor 

Looking Ahead to Mayor Tim Keller’s Third Term 
Host: Nash Jones 
Guests: Eric Griego, UNM Professor of Practice, Former City Councilor 
Greg Payne, Attorney, Former City Councilor