City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
2025 Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) by learning, sharing, and taking part in a vibrant lineup of events that honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities.
More Than a Game: Mentorship and Teamwork Dominate in Community Center Summer League
City of Albuquerque Basketball League Wraps With Summer Tournament
Setting Students Up With Back-To-School Resources
It Takes a Village to Prepare for a New School Year, and the City is Ready to Help!
City Celebrates Creativity and Diversity at Annual Talent Show
Performances Shine a Bright Light on Albuquerque Youth
Community Revved Up at Car Show and Block Party at Westgate Community Center
Families enjoyed food trucks, games and music at westside event
Albuquerque Community Safety Responders Provide Critical Support to Stranded Family in Crisis
Mother and Child Receive Emergency Aid, Shelter, and Hope
City of Albuquerque Names Gallery Space for Clara Apodaca
“Stories of Us” initiative honors trailblazing arts and culture leader.
City of Albuquerque highlights Pathways to Public Service Program
City of Albuquerque advances its Pathways to Public Service program, expanding training-to-internship placements that create paid employment opportunities for residents with disabilities across multiple departments.
Mayor Keller Launches Affordable ABQ to Help Families Save and Thrive
One-stop hub for cost-saving programs and a new push to bring fresh, affordable, local food to every neighborhood.
City of Albuquerque Highlights Pathways to Public Service Program
Program expands employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Albuquerque Community Safety Department Marks Four Years of Impact and Innovation
Albuquerque maintains standard for how cities care for their communities
City Dedicates Tingley Field Pavilion to Adele Hundley
Ceremony honors longtime public servant and Barelas advocate.
Accountability in Government Oversight Committee Emphasizes Accuracy and Integrity in Release of Inspector General Reports
AGOC's process assures accountability and reliability.
Roadway Safety Changes Take Shape Along Central
The city announced that year-to-date APD has seen a 47% reduction in all fatal and serious injury crashes in the area. Along with this highlight, the Department of Municipal Development announced a set of new roadway enhancements that will improve safety along east Central Avenue for all users. The city has already taken a multifaceted approach to improve the area through engineering, education and enforcement.
Gateway Center to Expand by 100 Beds
Two contracts expand Gateway Center capacity and impact, utilizing critical State allocations.
Gateway System of Care to Serve 41 Young Adults
YDI to serve as operator of Gateway Young Adult, unlocking key resources for residents.
Albuquerque Takes Bold Steps to Lead in Quantum Technology
Mayor Keller outlines efforts to build Albuquerque into a quantum hub
Councilor Dan Lewis' Letter to the Chair of the Accountability and Oversight Committee on Office of Inspector General Reports
Request for Immediate Convening of AGO Committee to Review and Publish Completed Inspector General Reports.
Albuquerque City Council Expands Metropolitan Redevelopment Area to Combat Blight and Spur Economic Vitality
R-25-170 adds 23 acres to the Central/Highland/Upper Nob Hill Metropolitan Redevelopment Area incentives
Albuquerque City Council Approves Landmark Agreement with Youth Development Inc. to Address Young Adult Homelessness
Agreement includes case management and housing navigation services to help young adults secure stable housing
Moving Day – Is Your Pet Info Up to Date?
Animal Welfare Department aims to return lost pets quickly and safely
Discover Native Flora and Fauna at Cottonwood Gallery
Bosque walking trail at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden is again open to guests.
Largest Ever: Unser and Paseo Construction to Start Soon
ALBUQUERQUE – The largest construction project in our city’s history will soon start on Albuquerque’s West Side. The Unser and Paseo del Norte widening project will start this fall and will help alleviate congestion for Westside drivers and commuters.
More Speed Bumps Coming: Slowing Drivers Down
ALBUQUERQUE – The City of Albuquerque’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program is slowing down drivers in two key neighborhoods with projects beginning on Monday, Aug. 25.
Slow Down Albuquerque: More Speed Cameras Coming
ALBUQUERQUE – The City of Albuquerque will soon expand its Automated Speed Enforcement camera program with 8 additional cameras. The City has a new ASE vendor, Elovate, that has fully swapped out 20 older ASE cameras with 20 new, multiple lens, cameras. The ASE program hopes to have 8 more cameras installed across the city by the end of 2025.
Rehabilitating the Garfield Alley
Victory Hills neighborhood members' persistence and Councilor Rogers' work with Planning Department brings presence - and safety back to a once forgotten alley.