City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
Seniors Find a Free Path to Wellness at Parkland Village Senior Health Fair
Gateway Center event provides free health screenings, wellness workshops, and community resources for Albuquerque seniors
Local Arts Leader Honored on National Stage During Americans for the Arts Annual Conference
Dr. Shelle VanEtten de Sanchez is the City’s longest serving Arts & Culture director.
Fueling Summer Fun: Free Summer Lunches Begin!
City launches 2026 Summer Meals Program at over 95 locations, helping kids stay nourished all summer long
City Council Puts Bad Landlords on Notice
Council approves ordinance and companion resolution to crack down on unsafe rental conditions and protect renters from displacement.
Statements From City Councilors On The Passage Of Minimum Wage Increase
Council Co-Sponsors issue statements after approving ground breaking minimum wage increase.
Volunteer-Led Dog Run Completes Construction at Gateway West
Albuquerque’s largest shelter now hosts a larger-scale run, dog yards, and grooming area for resident pets to primp and play
Second Graders Partner with ACS to Support Unsheltered Individuals
Class effort supports unhoused community with hygiene kits
Live Music, Local Flavor, and Summer Fun Return for Heights Summerfest
Free concert features Doctor Nativo and local favorites
Albuquerque Museum Announces Major Centennial Exhibition The Other Route 66: 100 Years of People, Identity, and Place in Albuquerque
On view June 6, 2026 - January 3, 2027.
Summertime in Old Town Concert Series Returns This Weekend
Free events offer a wide variety of local entertainment.
AWD Partner the Wiggly Butts Foundation First Annual Benefit Concert
Join AWD and the Wiggly Butts Foundation for Barks & Bangers!
City’s Animal Welfare Department Wins 2026 Human Animal Bond Innovation Award
Honor recognizes department’s pet-inclusive culture
AWD League of Volunteers Fair on September 26
Learn about volunteer opportunities at the CABQ Animal Welfare Department.
Get Your Licks on Route 66® Pet Adoption Tour
AWD Eastside Shelter host the Get Your Licks on Route 66® Pet Adoption Tour.
AWD Joins Woofstock Pet Adoption Event
Over 15 animal shelters and rescues will be at the Woofstock pet adoption event.
Community Donations Help Keep Pets and Families Together
Animal Welfare Department Calls on Albuquerque to Support Pet Food Pantry
Albuquerque The Magazine Highlights Animal Welfare Department Manager
Three Decades of Dedication to Animal Care and Community Engagement
Animal Welfare Department Hosts Doghouse Drive
CABQ Animal Welfare Department is now accepting new or gently used, medium to large doghouses.
Keep Pets Safe by Keeping Them Leashed
City remindspet owners to secure their animals for everyone’s sake
New ABQ BioPark Climate Action Plan Advances Heat Relief Efforts and Waste Audit
The roadmap will help protect animals, plants, guests, and resources as climate change brings hotter temperatures, drought, wildfire risk, and flooding to Albuquerque.