Ballotpedia covers local ballot measures voted on in the New Mexico cities which are part of the 100 largest cities by population in the United States:[1]
HIGHLIGHTS
Albuquerque voters defeated a citizen initiative to allow all employees to accrue paid sick leave; it was defeated by a margin of less than half a percent.
Eleven bond issue questions making up a $125 million bond issue package were also on the Albuquerque ballot; they were all approved.
Local measures
Albuquerque
• Question 1: Albuquerque Public Safety Bonds 
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $16.3 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of police and fire department facilities.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $16.3 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of police and fire department facilities.
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• Question 2: Albuquerque Senior, Family, Community Center, and Community Enhancement Bonds a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $14.5 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund city-owned youth, senior, and community centers.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $14.5 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund city-owned youth, senior, and community centers.
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• Question 3: Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Bonds a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $17.2 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund various parks and recreation projects.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $17.2 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund various parks and recreation projects.
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• Question 4: Albuquerque Energy and Water Conservation, Public Facilities, and System Modernization Bonds a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $11.6 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund energy and/or water efficiency projects for public facilities and systems.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $11.6 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund energy and/or water efficiency projects for public facilities and systems.
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• Question 5: Albuquerque Library Bonds a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $6 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of public libraries.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $6 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of public libraries.
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• Question 6: Albuquerque Street Bonds a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $32.5 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of streets.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $32.5 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of streets.
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• Question 7: Albuquerque Public Transportation Bonds a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $6 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of public transportation facilities.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $6 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of public transportation facilities.
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• Question 8: Albuquerque Storm Sewer System Bonds a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $14.3 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of the storm sewer system.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $14.3 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of the storm sewer system.
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• Question 9: Albuquerque Museum and Cultural Facilities Bonds a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $1.6 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount for city-owned museums and cultural facilites.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $1.6 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount for city-owned museums and cultural facilites.
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• Question 10: Albuquerque Affordable Housing Bonds a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $3.8 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $3.8 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing.
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• Question 11: Albuquerque Metropolitan Redevelopment Bonds a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $1.3 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund Metropolitan Redevelopment Projects.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $1.3 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund Metropolitan Redevelopment Projects.
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• Ordinance: Albuquerque Paid Sick Leave Initiative 
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of a citizen initiative allowing all employees to accrue paid sick leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked and allow employees of large businesses—40 or more employees—to use at least 56 hours, or seven days, of paid sick leave per year and employees of small businesses—fewer than 40 employees—to use at least 40 hours, or five days, of paid sick leave per year.
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A no vote was a vote against a citizen initiative allowing all employees to accrue paid sick leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked and allow employees of large businesses—40 or more employees—to use at least 56 hours, or seven days, of paid sick leave per year and employees of small businesses—fewer than 40 employees—to use at least 40 hours, or five days, of paid sick leave per year.
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See also
- ↑ Note: The measures listed on this page are not a comprehensive list of local ballot measures in New Mexico on October 3, 2017. It only reflects those ballot measures voted upon by residents of the cities in New Mexico that are among the 100 largest cities by population in the United States.
