City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
Final Phase of Joan Jones Community Center Completed
Expansion Brings Much-Needed Resources to Historic Atrisco Hills Neighborhood
City and County Introduce Seasons of Nonviolence
Albuquerque Community Safety and Bernalillo County expand summer of nonviolence campaign to year-round initiative.
Housing and Treatment Navigation to Expand at Gateway Center
Key City and State Partnership Expands Housing and Treatment Navigation Center by 142 beds.
Newly Resurfaced Courts at Jerry Cline Ready for Play
City of Albuquerque and USTA invest in local tennis.
Notice of Possible Quorum 11-03-2025
CIVILIAN POLICE OVERSIGHT ADVISORY BOARD NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM
City Opens First Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian Liaison Office
New APINH Liaison appointed to lead the new office.
Albuquerque One of Top Cities for Economic Growth
Stronger wages and small business resources build long-term prosperity
Celebrating BioPark Vet Techs—The Unsung Heroes of Animal Care
ABQ BioPark is grateful to our vet techs for their compassionate care and ingenuity.
City Greenlights Central and San Mateo Housing Redevelopment
Building permit approved for 110 new apartments in a long-vacant office tower, advancing Albuquerque’s Housing Now vision
Priscilla Aragon Gonzales honored at Valley Gardens Park
First “Stories of Us” installation for South Valley.
City Adds More Project Types to Express Permitting Program
Same-Day Approvals Increase Project Efficiency.
City Offers Safe Halloween Fun
Celebrate the spooky season with community events, trunk-or-treats, and haunted houses.
City of Albuquerque’s Youth and Family Services Department Wins Big
Awards Reflect Commitment to Community
Big Adventure Begins: ABQ BioPark Welcomes New Juvenile Rhino!
The BioPark’s newest resident brings youthful energy to the rhino habitat.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Promotes 13 Members
13 members take on new roles and responsibilities as company and chief level officers for AFR.
Community Celebration for International District's Choice Neighborhood Transformation Final Plan
International District residents, workers, and partners invited to sixth and final Community Meeting on October 18, 2025.
Hip-Hippo Hooray! ABQ BioPark Celebrates Birth of New Hippo Calf
Experienced parents Karen and Moe welcome their fourth calf.
Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past Comes to Albuquerque Museum
First national traveling exhibition to pair the artwork of acclaimed contemporary artists.
City Rescues 17 Dogs in Statewide Effort
Animal Welfare Department is providing a safe haven and adoption opportunities
City of Albuquerque and Duke City Marathon Announce New Partnership
Major changes in 2025 to improve the event and enhance runner experience.
City Council Passes R-25-180: Albuquerque Expands Community Safety and Substance Use Recovery Services with $2.9M Investment
Funding Supports Recovery, Housing Stability, and Dignified Crisis Response
“Stories of Us” Honors Balloon Fiesta Co-Founder Tom Rutherford
City dedicates upper decks of Balloon Fiesta Park Golf and Event Center in his name.
Crafters and DIYers: Help Shelter Pets From the Comfort of Home
Join the Animal Welfare Department movement to enrich shelter pets’ lives
ABQ RIDE Connect Onboards New App
Soon microtransit riders can book free rides and track vans on ABQ RIDE GO! app.
Albuquerque Community Safety Expands School-Based Violence Intervention Program to Del Norte High School
Fourth high school joins mentorship program supporting students impacted by violence and trauma
Albuquerque Community Safety Makes Citywide Impact with Proactive Life-Changing Outreach
ACS Connect to Care connects people to care, housing, and hope