Frequently Asked Questions about ABQdata
- How do I use ABQdata?
ABQdata contains data sets produced by the City of Albuqueque. ABQdata supports several file formats. Details about the data set (metadata) are provided alongside the data sets. - Why is this website being developed?
ABQdata is being developed as part of an initiative to improve the accessibility, transparency, and accountability of City government. City agencies routinely produce large amounts of data intended to better serve the public. Centralizing this data gives citizens a much more efficient way to find useful information. Developers can use the machine-readable data to create Web and mobile applications that supply the user with valuable information. - How frequently is the data updated?
City agencies maintain control of the data sets that fall under their purview and update them as practical. Over time, the frequency of updates may change, as improvements to data collection are made. Check the metadata document that accompanies a data set to find out more about the update frequency for individual data sets. - What do I do if I have technical issues using this site?
If you have any problems using this site, contact the ABQdata Administrator. - What can I do if a CSV file is too large to open in a spreadsheet software program?
If the CSV file does not load into the spreadsheet software directly because it has too many rows of data, you have two options to view the file:
Option 1:- Save the CSV file to your hard drive.
- Open the file in a text editor.
- Highlight the rows of data in which you are interested and copy them.
- Open a spreadsheet software program and paste the data into a blank worksheet.
- Save the CSV file to your hard drive.
- Open up a database software package (such as Access).
- Create a new table and import the CSV file.
- What if a problem occurs with a data set?
If a serious problem exists with the file, please report it to the ABQdata Administrator. Please include the name of the data set and a description of the problem. - How can I suggest a new data set?
Submit your suggestion through the Contact ABQdata Form. - Is the data free?
Yes. All data sets on ABQdata are public record and are made freely available for public use, subject to terms of use. - How can I receive updates about ABQdata?
Any new data sets or changes to existing data structures will be announced on via Twitter. You can follow us @abqdata.
