Environmental Health Alerts and News
City Releases the 2023 Climate Action Implementation Report
Report captures progress during the second year of the Climate Action Plan
From Food Scraps to Fertile Soil: Innovative Sustainability Pilot Project
Diversion project composts City food waste, redirecting from landfills and replenishing Albuquerque soil
Tips to Reduce Mosquito Bites Ahead of Severe Season
Residents advised to take precautions to reduce mosquito breeding habitat
City of Albuquerque Ranked No. 13 on EPA’s Top Green Power Users
Albuquerque’s use of renewable energy helps advance green power market
Albuquerque Releases Heat Impact Data Collected in Collaboration with NASA
Results of NASA’s DEVELOP Summer Program bring awareness to heat disparities across the city
City of Albuquerque Celebrates Energy Efficiency Day 2022
Seventh annual national event urging everyone to “Save Money. Cut Pollution. Create Jobs.”
City Launches Conservation and Urban Wildlife Youth Artwork Contest
Youth can enter artwork to be featured on promotional items, win prizes, and learn about conservation and coexisting with urban wildlife
City Simplifies Permitting Process Ahead of Busy Grower’s Market Season
Vendors can attend multiple markets with the same capped permit fee
City Releases First Climate Action Implementation Report
Report captures the progress of the first year of the Climate Action Plan
First Detection of West Nile Virus of 2022 in Bernalillo County Mosquitoes
Health officials warn residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.
Albuquerque Shines with Solsmart’s Gold Designation
Albuquerque scores 330 total points, more than the 200 needed for National designation
City Completes Bloomberg Philanthropies American City Climate Challenge
Brings City government closer to goal of 100% renewable energy through 5 outlined climate initiatives
City Sustainability Office in Full Bloom
3 new staff join the administration’s team to combat climate change in Albuquerque
U.S. Assistant Secretary of Health Explores City of ABQ’s Heat Mitigation Efforts
City Sustainability Office showcases local climate justice project with potential to scale nationally; addresses extreme heat and its impact on public health and frontline communities
City Announces Readiness for COVID Vaccination Requirement or Testing for Employees
In compliance with OSHA, city employees must report vaccination status or provide weekly negative COVID results
Albuquerque Receives Top Marks for Sustainability Performance
ACEEE score highlights City’s progress in key sustainability and equity projects
City Recommends COVID-19 Boosters Going into Holiday Season
Fully vaccinated gatherings are the safest way to celebrate the holidays
City Releases Results of Urban Heat Mapping Event
Data collected across the city shows heat disparities
City of Albuquerque Encourages COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters
Booster doses are now available for all three COVID-19 vaccines
The Jicarilla Apache Nation, City of Albuquerque, PNM, and Hecate Energy celebrate progress of PNM Solar Direct solar field
Solar Direct is estimated to become operational in early 2022, dramatically increasing City’s access to renewables and cutting emissions in the region
First Detection of West Nile Virus of 2021 in Bernalillo County Mosquitoes
Health officials warn residents to take precautions against mosquito bites
City Holds Briefing on COVID Status in Metro Area, Deterring Delta Variant Impact
City releasing $7.5 million in business aid, requiring masks at indoor City facilities
City Premiers ‘Vaccination from the Misinformation Virus’ Documentary
Documentary addresses vaccine concerns and vaccine’s critical role in public health
City Launches Community Energy Efficiency Project with Prosperity Works, Energy Works and Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
Home retrofits to help International District residents receive support to increase environmental justice
City of Albuquerque Ribbon Cutting on 18 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
New infrastructure nearly doubles the amount of charging stations in the city, increasing ability for greater adoption of electric vehicles
Albuquerque Seeks Volunteers to Map Urban Heat Island Inequities
Volunteer ‘Street Scientists’ to collect data across the city in July on one of the hottest days of the year
City to Resume Clean and Green Retail Ordinance Enforcement August 1
Ordinance curbs the use of single use plastic bags in retail settings
Albuquerque Commits to Cut Emissions in Half by 2030, and Accelerate a Green and Equitable Recovery from COVID-19 pandemic
Mayor Keller joins over 700 mayors around the world in reaffirming a commitment to inclusive climate action ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) this November