What is the Albuquerque Minimum Wage ordinance and when does it take effect?
On April 20, 2006, the Albuquerque City Council approved a phased-in minimum wage increase to $7.50 by a 6-3 vote. The ordinance was signed by Mayor Chavez on April 27, 2006. The ordinance requires that beginning on January 1, 2007, the City of Albuquerque enforce a minimum wage of $6.75 per hour, followed by a raise to $7.15 after one year and finally to $7.50 on January 1, 2009.
