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Official news from the City of Albuquerque.
Mayor increases Reward for West Mesa Murder Case
Mayor Richard J. Berry designates an extra $35,000 toward a reward for information leading to the arrest in the West Mesa murder case.
West Mesa Reward Increased to $100,000
Mayor Richard J. Berry Pledges $35,000 in city funds for information leading to an arrest
Serial Thief Sentenced to 16 Years
Albuquerque Police Chief and Public Safety Director Attend Sentencing
Mayor, Fire Chief Recognize Dispatcher and Firefighters Who Saved Man from Burning Building
Crews rescue man and save building.
Police Chief Ray Schultz Promotes Two Deputy Chiefs
Albuquerque Police Chief Ray Schultz shaped his new command staff Wednesday by promoting two new deputy chiefs.
October - December 2009: Volume 10, Issue 4
A score and five years ago, our city fathers brought forth a new division conceived for everybody and dedicated to the proposition that not all land is created equal. At that time our community was engaged in a great struggle to prevent the loss of its character to the wrecking ball or the bulldozer blade. And while there have been setbacks, the victories were greater and the result has been beyond impressive.
July - September 2009: Volume 10, Issue 3
Summer is in full swing and visitation to Open Space lands is at an all time high. Not only does the warmer weather increase visitation to Open Space properties, it also brings out the spirit of volunteerism in people as well.
Rio Grande Trail Bridge Announced
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars will be spent on a multi-use trail crossing at the Rio Grande next to I-40.
April-June 2009: Volume 10, Issue 2
While hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding on one of the numerous trails of the Sandia Foothills Open Space, it’s easy to forget that this beautiful landscape looked quite different in the early days of the Open Space Division.
Fire Chief James Breen Promotes Two Lieutenants
Albuquerque Fire Chief James Breen promoted two life long Albuquerque natives to lieutenant this week.
January - March 2009: Volume 10, Issue 1
In 1984, a new Division was formed within the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. Known as the Open Space Division, its employees were charged with the responsibility of protecting and managing environmentally and culturally significant lands in and around the City of Albuquerque.
Traffic Restrictions Will Be In Place on Central for Movie Production
ALBUQUERQUE – Starting Friday (Jan. 8) Albuquerque police officers will be intermittently stopping traffic on Central Avenue while production crews film a movie.
October - December 2008: Volume 9, Issue 4
The Open Space Alliance is proud to be the host for the City of Albuquerque Open Space Visitor Center’s 3rd Annual Open Space: A View with Room. This fantastic art show runs through December 11th. All of the art work in the show depicts the many lands being preserved as part of the City of Albuquerque’s Open Space System. The paintings primarily highlight and bring into focus the variety of spaces that are available in the city of Albuquerque.
July - September 2008: Volume 9, Issue 3
This spring and summer the Open Space Division hosted three highly successful annual volunteer events that helped to preserve our precious natural resources and public lands. The Spring Cleanups in the Sandia Foothills, National River Cleanup, and National Trails Day each received some of the highest volunteer turnouts we’ve seen for these events since their inception.
Open Space Trail Watch Volunteer Training
Volunteer to promote conservation and the integrity of our public lands.
April - June 2008: Volume 9, Issue 2
I was fortunate enough to get an interview with Bob Burgan on September 13, 2007. Burgan, 89, was the first director of the Parks Department when it was formed in 1954. Our talk took place in his living room as movers packed boxes. The next day he left Albuquerque after living here for 60+ years and moved to Ogden, Utah. – M.S.
Summer & Seasonal Jobs
Apply online for summer positions at pools, playgrounds, community centers, arts in the parks or general labor or clerical work. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
