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Official news from the City of Albuquerque
Public Safety Director Recognizes Off-Duty Police Chaplain Who Risked His Life to Save Horses from Fire
Albuquerque Public Safety Director Darren White recognized a volunteer police chaplain Friday who risked his own life to save dozens of horses from burning alive.
Engine 5 Runs Nursing Home
Receiving a medical call at a nursing home was nothing unusual for the crew of Engine 5. But on Thursday, July 15 there was nothing routine about the call they received to help a woman who was ill at a nursing home near Louisiana and Central NE.
Administration, Two AFSCME Unions Reach Agreement
Berry Administration reaches agreements with two AFSCME unions; implements wage reductions for three others.
Mayor Recognizes 21 Albuquerque Police Officers Who Responded to the Emcore Shooting
Mayor Richard J. Berry recognized 21 Albuquerque police officers Monday who were the first to arrive at the recent tragedy at Emcore.
Berry Administration Reaches Agreements with Two AFSCME unions; Implements Wage Reductions for Three Others
Mayor Richard J. Berry announced Friday that his administration has reached agreements with two of the AFSCME bargaining units and has implemented a wage reduction for the reaming three.
July - September 2010: Volume 11, Issue 3
As summer approaches we look forward to a prosperous monsoon season. The year started with several storms with the help of the El Niño cycle. Wildfl owers have been in bloom, insects and reptiles are on the move, and larger mammals can be seen as you hike and explore our wonderful Open Space lands.
Ladder 15 Saves Home
Mayor Richard J. Berry recognized three Albuquerque Firefighters Friday who went the extra mile to save a home from being engulfed in flames. Captain Marc Boisvert, Driver David Ortega, and Firefighter Joshua Jaramillo received this week’s Friday’s Heroes award. Each week Mayor Berry recognizes at least one public safety employee who goes above the call of duty.
Wage Reductions Announced for Police Union
News release about stalemate reached in contract negotiations with Albuquerque Police Officers' Association.
Mayor Recognizes Ladder 15 for Saving a Home
On Friday, Mayor Richard J. Berry recognized three Albuquerque Firefighters who went the extra mile to save a home from being engulfed in flames.
Mayor Berry Implements Wage Reductions for Police Union
Mayor Richard J. Berry implemented a wage reduction Friday for all members of the Albuquerque Police Officers’ Association after a stalemate was reached in the negotiation process.
First Phases of Budget Cuts Announced
July 1, 2010, news release announcing salary adjustments, budget cuts, and ongoing union negotiations.
Mayor Announces Closure of Evidence Warehouse
Mayor Richard J. Berry announced the closure Wednesday of an Albuquerque police evidence warehouse. The closure is expected to save taxpayers more than $110,000 a year.
ABQ Sunport Announces New Parking Rates
New rates to provide for maintenance and service improvements.
Mayor Recognizes Bike Officers Who Caught Property Crime Offender
Mayor Richard J. Berry recognized on Friday two Albuquerque police officers who chased down a property crime offender while on their bikes
APD and AFD to Step Up Bosque Patrols
The City of Albuquerque is stepping up its Bosque patrols this weekend by putting police officers and firefighters on bikes, horses, boats, ATVS and brush trucks. The patrols will be in effect for the rest of the summer.
Mayor Recognizes Off-Duty Firefighter Who Risked His Life to Save Another
Albuquerque firefighter Ryan Medford was off duty when a motorcyclist crashed right before his eyes on the Big I flyover. With no equipment, backup or someone to protect him from cars speeding by, Medford stopped and risked his own life on the narrow stretch of road to render aid to the motorcyclist.
APD Receives National Recognition for Working with Retailers to Combat Property Crime
The Albuquerque Police Department was honored last week at the National Retail Federation’s 2010 Loss and Prevention Conference and Expo in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mayor Recognizes Off-Duty Firefighter Who Risked His Life to Save Another
Albuquerque firefighter Ryan Medford was off duty when a motorcyclist crashed right before his eyes on the Big I flyover.
Firefighters Honored for Record-Breaking Fundraising
"Fill the Boot" campaign raises big money for Muscular Dystrophy Association.
