City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
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.
Age-Friendly Cottage Design Competition Moves Into Feedback Stage
City seeks community experts to help guide housing design proposals
Maisy the Hippo is One Year Old Today – Let's See How She's Doing!
Learn about the youngest member of the hippo family as we celebrate her birthday
Balloon Museum Receives $400,000 Donation from UMB Financial Corporation Charitable Foundation
Investment supports the future outdoor experience celebrating the science, art and adventure of ballooning.
Application #0456-M6, Albuquerque Products Terminal
Western Refining Terminals LLC requests a modification to their air quality permit Application #0456-M6
ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN: New Traveling Exhibit Unfolds at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
The imaginative exhibition turns folded paper designs into large-scale metal sculptures that will be displayed throughout the Botanic Garden.
Senior Affairs Seeks Volunteers to Help Deliver Meals Across Albuquerque
Volunteers needed to transport prepared meals from the City's central kitchen to senior meal sites and homebound older adults
Senior Affairs Offers Free Medicare Information and One-on-One Counseling
October and November sessions help older adults understand Medicare options, enrollment and available benefits
UNM College of Pharmacy to Offer Free Health Services
Community Outreach Day brings flu vaccines, health screenings and education to multiple Albuquerque locations on October 16
Halloween Happenings Bring a Week of Fun to Senior Affairs
Five Halloween events bring a week of spooky festivities to senior and multigenerational centers across Albuquerque
AFR Trains Record Numbers of EMTs and Paramedics
40 paramedic graduates since 2023; another 25 expected in 2026.
Emerging Voices: Next Generation of Artists in New Mexico Opens at Gallery One
City celebrates the creativity of New Mexico students in new exhibition
Albuquerque City Council Proclaims October As Disability Employment Awareness Month
“Celebrating Value and Talent” theme highlights the significance and impact of workers with disabilities.
City Takes Action Against Virtual Currency Scams
New ordinance targets physical kiosks used in financial scams while preserving lawful cryptocurrency use
More Than 50 Years Later, Ginger Grossetete’s Legacy Lives On at Palo Duro
City honors the first employee and supervisor of Albuquerque’s first senior center as Palo Duro begins its next chapter
Spooky Season in ABQ: City Offers Many Festive, Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate
From haunted houses to trunk or treats and more, Albuquerque families have plenty of ways to enjoy the season.
ABQ RIDE Shares Transit Safety Successes with Sun Tran
Tucson delegation visits Albuquerque to learn about safety program and zero fares.
Application #2080-M1, East Mountains Transfer Station
County of Bernalillo Solid Waste Department requests a modification to their air quality permit in Application #2080-M1