City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
Special Procedures for April 6, 2020 City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.
Mayor Keller, Open Space Superintendent, Bernalillo County, and Federal Partners Encourage Residents to Visit Less-Utilized Trails and Parks to Help Keep Open Space Open
City maintains more than 29,000 acres of Open Space in foothills, Bosque, and west mesa
Facility Closure Update
The City of Albuquerque will be extending facility closures, event cancellations and similar COVID-related changes through Friday, May 1
Mayor Keller Increases Enforcement of Flagrant Non-Essential Businesses Violators and Inspection of Nursing Homes
Environmental Health to conduct proactive nursing home outreach to protect safety of residents, workers. Fire Marshal and APD to target smoke shops and massage parlors
City of Albuquerque Invests $1.7 Million to Secure City Parks and Recreation Facilities
City Councilor Cynthia Borrego joined Mayor Tim Keller to announce the funds will protect local residents and families as well as City assets.
City Urges Residents to Beware of Stimulus Check Scams
Scammers are already trying to take advantage of federal stimulus package
City Working to Prop Up Economy with Nearly $70 Million in Construction Projects
Major infrastructure upgrades, ADA improvements, public facility construction will continue to support key jobs and capitalize on less traffic and facility usage
Letter to District 3 Constituents from City Councilor Klarissa Peña
Includes links to updates and resources.
City of Albuquerque Invests $1.7 Million to Secure City Parks and Recreation Facilities
Funds will protect local residents and families as well as City assets
Beware of Stimulus Check Scams
Federal Stimulus Checks to offset lost income will be sent in a few weeks.
Mayor Tim Keller Urging Residents to Take Advantage of Extended Census Timelines and Remote Options for Participating
COVID-19 leading to emphasis on phone, online survey options—Census-connected funding for cities more critical than ever
Mayor Tim Keller Urging Residents to Take Advantage of Extended Census Timelines and Remote Options for Participating
COVID-19 leading to emphasis on phone, online survey options—Census-connected funding for cities more critical than ever
Mayor Keller's Second Declaration of Additional Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus
View Mayor Keller's Second Declaration of Additional Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus.
Mayor Keller Issues Second Declaration of Additional Emergency Procedures
Mayor Keller Announces Business Relief Program to Ease the Impacts of COVID-19
Offering $500,000 in grants for Albuquerque micro-businesses from City Economic Development Department
Animal Welfare Department Requesting Donations for Homeless Pets in Care
Animal Welfare Department Requesting Donations for Homeless Pets in Care Enrichment toys, collars and harnesses, crates and exercise pens needed for animals who remain in shelters during COVID-19 restrictions
City Investing $500,000 to Promote Central Avenue, Support Local Business
Route 66 RFP
City of Albuquerque Financial Transparency Earns Certificate of Excellence
National government accounting organization cites clarity and transparency on key progress measures, revenues and expenditures
Optum Testing Sites Focused Solely on Patients with Upper Respiratory Infections
Three testing locations dedicated to FURI patients, modifying hours
City's Cultural Services Department Creating Hours of Online Content, Helping Residents Staying Home Also Stay Engaged
Online activities aim to bring art, culture, and education to homes near and far
Senior Affairs Provides More Than 10,000 Meals for Seniors Since COVID-19 Outbreak
The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs continues to provide essential services to seniors throughout the COVID-19 outbreak in New Mexico, including transportation to doctor appointments, care coordination and meals.
Mayor Keller Pausing Plastic Bag Ban for 30 Days
Temporary change to help local business and food workers, reusable bags not a health risk
Materion Advanced Materials Technologies and Services Corporation (Materion Corporation), 5941 Midway Park Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Materion Corporation requests a modification to their air quality permit in Application #1962-M2
ABQ Ride Goes to Saturday Schedules on All Routes
Changes start March 28th, include pause of ART Service
TriCore Reference Laboratories Urges Patience for COVID-19 Test Results
Testing capacity doubled to 1,000 tests per day
One Albuquerque Fund Makes Major Donation to House Vulnerable Homeless Population at Critical Time
Residents can support the City’s Coronavirus response with contributions
Letter to District 5 Constituents from Councilor Cynthia Borrego
Provides updates and resources related to COVID-19.
Updates on City Closures and Adjustments to Services: March 24, 2020
Spring break programs canceled, transit to operate on Saturday schedule, NM Supreme Courts Halts Evictions
City Council Office Front Desk to Close Beginning March 24th
Front desk staff can still be reached at 768-3100.
Albuquerque Sunport Operations at Record Low, Continues to Provide Essential Services Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The Albuquerque International Sunport is continuing its proactive steps and procedures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 both inside the terminal and into the community.