City News

Official news from the City of Albuquerque

Albuquerque City Councilor Stephanie Telles Empowers Seniors Against Financial Fraud at AARP "Scam Jam"

Free event held to enable residents to recognize scams, protect themselves, and connect with local fraud prevention resources.

City Councilor Stephanie Telles Opens Participatory Budgeting Project Selection for City Council District 1

Practical guidance on exactly what types of projects are eligible for PBABQ funding.

ABQ BioPark’s BUGarium is Back!

The renovated exhibit featuring arthropods and some of the BioPark’s smallest animals reopens after a complete transformation.

South Broadway Cultural Center’s Día de Los Muertos Exhibit Marks 32 Years

Community alter offers a place to remember and reflect on those lost.

City of Albuquerque Partners with State to Help Residents Navigate Upcoming Medicaid Changes

Gateway Center hosting free public information sessions on November 5 as part of the state’s Keep Your Benefits NM initiative

ABQ BioPark Celebrates Rio Grande Cooter Release and New Facility for the Near-Threatened Turtles

The wild release and new behind-the-scenes propagation facility mark a big year for Rio Grande Cooter conservation at ABQ BioPark!

International District Choice Neighborhood Plan Wins State Planning Excellence Award

City’s community-driven housing transformation plan recognized by the American Planning Association for innovation in design, community engagement, and long-term sustainability

Gateway West Hosts “Sunset on the Mesa” Trunk-or-Treat Resource Fair, Connecting Residents with Dozens of Community Providers

More than 30 organizations gathered to meet Gateway West residents with resources, information, and support

EHD Proposes Updates to Food Safety Rules

Proposed changes aim to clarify requirements and streamline processes.

Senior Affairs Earns Highest-Tier Golden Chile Award for Second Consecutive Year

Recognition highlights the department's commitment to New Mexico-grown food and its nutrition programs for older adults

Beyond the Game: City Youth Sports Build Confidence and Leadership

Grant from the National Recreation and Parks Association helps teen employees become coaches and mentors for younger children in City programs

New Virtual Currency Ordinance Goes into Effect

Virtual Currency ATMs and Cashier-Facilitated Transactions Now Prohibited.

Albuquerque Museum Breaks Ground on New Education Center

Project is part of the Museum’s long-term vision to expand opportunities to more audiences.

City Council District 6 Announces Results of $1.7 Million Participatory Budgeting Vote

Top District Community projects from the 2026 Participatory Budgeting Process in District 6 were selected from 244 project ideas.

City Puts Street Safety on Faster Track with Quick Build

New approach uses practical, flexible improvements to make streets safer without waiting years for major reconstruction

Mayor Keller Empowers Neighborhood Associations, Signs Recognition Ordinance

Updated ordinance ensures that neighborhoods can’t be represented without their consent.

At Gateway West, Pets Aren’t a Barrier to Shelter. They’re a Reason to Come In.

Albuquerque’s largest low-barrier shelter welcomes pets alongside their owners

City Activates Cold Weather Resources as Temperatures Drop This Weekend

ACS, HHH coordinating outreach and overnight shelter capacity at Gateway West and Gateway Center to keep residents safe as lows hit the mid-30s

City’s Backyard Harvest Program Encourages Abundance and Community

New City program connects home growers with neighbors in need through Albuquerque's existing food pantry network

HEATS ON Marks 34 Years of Helping Albuquerque Residents Prepare for Winter

U.A. Local Union 412 helps bring heat to 100 homes of older adults and residents with disabilities

Fall Prevention Screenings Reveal Important Insights for Older Adults

Findings from the Falls Risk Screening event highlight key risk factors among older adults

Regional Council Revitalized to Strengthen Response to Homelessness

Homeless Coordinating Council’s five-year strategy will align resources and strengthen efforts.

Senior Affairs Medicare Fair Series Continues Following October Events

Bear Canyon and Highland host first Medicare Fairs, with counseling sessions and additional events scheduled through November

Albuquerque City Councilors Stephanie Telles and Dan Lewis Announce Joint Support for Aaliyah Vigil Legacy Foundation’s ‘Trunk-or-Treat for a Cause’

Event benefits the Foundation’s efforts to stop gun violence among youth.