City of Albuquerque Office of Civil Rights

01/16/2024

OCR would like to introduce Jack Champagne as our Vice-Chair for 2024.

Vice-Chair Champagne is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Jack Champagne currently works as the program director for the New Mexico Black Leadership Council. He has formerly worked for the Capital Habeas Unit of the Federal Public Defender's Office, The Innocence Project, and The Southern Poverty Law Center.

12/19/2023

12/19/2023

We are hiring, come and join our team!

The City of Albuquerque Legal Department is hiring an Assistant City Attorney for the Office of Civil Rights.  The Legal Department’s team of attorneys provides a broad range of general counsel legal services to the City.  This specific position will focus on receiving, documenting, investigatin...

12/19/2023

WE ARE HIRING! Come and join our team.

The City of Albuquerque Legal Department is hiring a Managing City Attorney for the Office of Civil Rights.  This position will formerly report to the Policy Department supporting the Office of Equity and Inclusion.  This specific position will focus on receiving, documenting, investigating, and a...

12/12/2023

For those in need of laundry assistance please visit Arroyo Services Lavandería, 1603 Broadway Blvd SE from 4-7 pm.

11/22/2023

In observance of Thanksgiving our office will be closed Nov. 23 & Nov. 24. We will resume normal business hours on Nov. 27, 2023.

11/22/2023

Join the FREE online workshop on December 7, 2023, 5:30-7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Attorney-led, covering rights, evictions, deposit disputes, and repairs.
Be in the know! Visit http://newmexicolegalaid.org for more information.

10/13/2023

On Saturday, October 14th, starting at 9:13 AM and ending at 12:09 PM, Albuquerque will be a premier place on the continent to experience a rare annular solar eclipse. This “ring of fire” solar eclipse is cause for celebration and watch parties for many interested observers worldwide and within our region, with a very important exception.

Many Indigenous people will not be witnessing the eclipse due to cultural beliefs. The City of Albuquerque recognizes this rare celestial phenomenon in which the New Moon moves in front of the Sun but does not cover the Sun’s disk completely, which carries meaning for Indigenous people. For some tribes, it is considered a sacred time to be observed in different ways such as prayer, fasting, or staying indoors and adverting eyes from the outdoors.

We share this cultural context to encourage understanding and respect for Indigenous traditions and beliefs at this time.

09/26/2023

Calling all Legal Practitioners in New Mexico!

Our VAP ECHO Team warmly invites you to the inaugural session of the Pro Bono Collaborative ECHO! Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 28, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, and join us virtually on Zoom to dive into Kinship Guardianship. 🔗 Click here to register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/VAPECHO/VAPProBonoCollaborativeECHO

🌐 This isn’t just another CLE! We’re harnessing the ECHO model to elevate knowledge and foster tele-mentorship among legal practitioners across the state.
💼 Expect monthly interactive sessions featuring Topic Presentations and hands-on Case Studies.
🤝 Experience a dynamic platform where peers share support, guidance, and feedback, enhancing our collective knowledge and expertise.
📚 Through an All Teach/All Learn framework, we aim to broaden the pro bono community in New Mexico!

For more details, feel free to reach out to our ECHO Coordinator, Zac Addison, at [email protected].

Get ready to learn, connect, and contribute to expanding access to justice!

09/26/2023

Today is the 50th anniversary of both the Rehabilitation Act and the Access Board! 🎉 Signed on September 26, 1973, the created the Board to enforce the and develop design standards. Through our work, we promote for people with .

Additionally, the Rehab Act requires that federal employment, programs, and activities are . This includes medical diagnostic equipment & information and communication technology provided by the government. Learn about this landmark law here: https://www.access-board.gov/news/2023/09/26/u-s-access-board-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-its-formation-and-the-rehabilitation-act/

09/19/2023

Are you registered to vote? You can register at https://www.berncoclerk.gov/voter-registration/new-voter-registration/