Mayor Tim Keller’s administration and the Albuquerque City Council have reached an agreement to end a legal fight over paramedic staffing, ending a long dispute over who controls emergency response staffing.
Announced Monday, the deal resolves all outstanding legal challenges, including a separation-of-powers dispute filed earlier this year. The agreement establishes a formal review process for AFR’s Advanced Life Support (ALS) expansion pilot at seven fire stations.
“This agreement reflects our shared responsibility to put public safety first,” Keller said. “By working together, we can build trust, support our first responders and ensure our residents receive the high-quality emergency care they deserve.”…