ACS Press Releases
Explore the latest updates, news, and official announcements from the Albuquerque Community Safety Department (ACS)
2,200+ Enjoy Free Seasons of Nonviolence Drive-In Movie at Balloon Fiesta Park
Event offered free, film, food and connection to services for families.
Over 200 Youth Participate in Summer of Nonviolence Youth Basketball Camp
Young athletes build skills and community spirit at Summer of Nonviolence camp.
Hundreds of Families Cool Off at Summer of Nonviolence Pool Party
Free community event brings families together for recreation, resources, and positive summer experiences.
ACS Peer Support Helps Albuquerque Woman Reclaim Her Life from Addiction and Abuse
A chance encounter with a familiar face leads woman to path of stability.
+2,000 Enjoy Free Seasons of Nonviolence Drive-In Movie at Balloon Fiesta Park
Event offered free, film, food and connection to services for families
Two Albuquerque Community Safety Leaders Earn Spots on New Mexico’s “250 Flags” List
Director Jodie Esquibel & Deputy Director Walter Adams were recognized for their leadership and service to communities across New Mexico.
ACS, YDI Inc. Announce Two New Initiatives Supporting Youth Healing, Stability, and Violence Prevention
New partnerships expand mental health services and economic stability programs.
Albuquerque Community Safety Caps Off First Successful Month of Summer of Nonviolence
7,000+ attend the first Summer of Nonviolence events, nearly doubling attendance from May & June 2025.
City Celebrates Student Achievement and Resilience Through School-Based Violence Intervention Program
ACS honors SBVIP students who recently graduated from Albuquerque high schools
Second Graders Partner with ACS to Support Unsheltered Individuals
Class effort supports unhoused community with hygiene kits
Albuquerque Community Safety Strengthens Operations to Evolve with Albuquerque’s Needs
Department Reflects Upon the Successes of Optimizations
Albuquerque Community Safety Connect to Care Event Reaches Record Number of Residents in Need
Event connected 169 attendees with critical services, care, and support
From Crisis to Recovery, Albuquerque Community Safety Marks Man’s One Year of Progress
Recovery success story powered by cross-team support and community partnerships.
Over 500 Enjoy the Year’s First Seasons of Nonviolence Movie Night
The event offered connection to services, free food, and fun activities for families.
Albuquerque Community Safety Kicks Off 2nd Responder Academy of 2026
10 New ACS trainees prepare for crisis response roles
Deschamps Family Celebrates Journey to Stability and Recovery with Support from Albuquerque Community Safety
Now, they walk alongside others on their path to recovery
ACS Emergency Overnight Shelter Transportation Connects Record Number of Residents to Safety This Winter
Gateway connections drive record winter utilization
Albuquerque Community Safety and Albuquerque Fire Rescue Connect Overdose Survivor to Immediate Treatment Through “Golden Opportunity”
From overdose to opportunity: City responders help a mother choose treatment
Albuquerque Community Safety Welcomes Two New Graduating Classes of Responders
City continues national leadership in mental and behavioral health response.
ACS transported 4,311 people to care in 2025
People in crisis taken to hospitals, shelters, and support services
Albuquerque Community Safety Partners with New Mexico MVD to Provide On-the-Spot IDs at ACS Connect to Care Events
A first step toward stability for Albuquerque’s unhoused neighbors
Albuquerque High School Students Hit the Rink and the DJ Booth at Seasons of Nonviolence Event
Free skating night and DJ camp give Albuquerque teens a creative outlet
Albuquerque Community Safety Frees up 31,000 Public Safety Hours in 2025
ACS closes out year responding to more than 42,000 calls, strengthening citywide emergency response
Albuquerque’s OEP Team Guides Mother from Addiction to Recovery
ACS team helps pregnant woman reconnect with her support system
260+ Youth Participate in Seasons of Nonviolence Track & Field Camp
Free camp offered coaching, competition, and a positive space for Albuquerque youth
Albuquerque Community Safety Kicks Off 1st Academy of 2026
13 new responders makeup ACS Academy of 2026-01
City Assists Family in Achieving Stability After Fleeing Domestic Violence Situation
ACS’s CORA team connects Family to Critical Services During Crisis
ACS Emergency Overnight Shelter Transportation Reaches Record Number of Individuals in December
Through compassionate and caring response, ACS safely transported more than 1,230 of Albuquerque’s most vulnerable residents to shelter in December
Albuquerque Community Safety Outreach Leads to Housing After Eight Years Unhoused
City services help senior citizen with shelter and connection to much needed medical care.
City and Community Partners Host Second Annual Holiday Community Event
City departments and local providers team up to make the holiday season safe and memorable for over 1,500 residents