News and Media
Official news from the City of Albuquerque.
Alamosa Neighborhood Association Celebrates Sonny Rivera Art Installation
Long awaited art installation will welcome residents and visitors to Alamosa Park
APD proactive units seize large quantities of narcotics and firearms following anti-crime operation
A search warrant from a February arrest resulted in the seizure this week of large quantities of narcotics and firearms following the arrest of a known offender.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Teen Volunteer Facilitator
The New Mexico BioPark Society is now hiring for our teen volunteer facilitator role at the Albuquerque BioPark’s Zoo, Aquarium, and Botanic Garden. These positions are hired through a temporary staffing agency, and are funded through the New Mexico BioPark Society.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Camp Teacher
The New Mexico BioPark Society is now hiring teachers for summer educator roles at the Albuquerque BioPark’s Zoo, Aquarium, and Botanic Garden. These positions are hired through a temporary staffing agency, and are funded through the New Mexico BioPark Society.
APD proactive units seize large quantities of narcotics and firearms following anti-crime operation
A search warrant from a February arrest resulted in the seizure this week of large quantities of narcotics and firearms following the arrest of a known offender.
Animal Welfare Department Launches a New Shelter Data Dashboard
Online tool designed to provide a consistent, data-driven picture of the shelter
Albuquerque Museum Presents "Nuclear Communities of the Southwest"
Exhibition features artists’ responses to NM’s ties to nuclear technology.
Poets From Across the Nation to Compete in Albuquerque’s Chicharra Festival
MindWell Poetry hosts 70+ poets at national level poetry slam festival.
City Breaks Ground on Southwest Safety Center to Better Serve West Side Families
New facility will reduce call times and bring APD, AFR, and ACS together at one site
District 3 Councilor Pena, Mayor Keller Welcome Gov. Grisham for Southwest Safety Center Groundbreaking
New facility will reduce call times and bring APD, AFR, and ACS together at one site
Notice of Possible Quorum 03-07-2024 Citizen Police Academy
CIVILIAN POLICE OVERSIGHT ADVISORY BOARD NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM
An Elephant-sized Effort Went Into Helping Irene the Elephant When She Needed Eye Surgery
Follow up on Irene the elephant's eye surgery performed in late 2022.
Notice of Possible Quorum 03-07-2024
CIVILIAN POLICE OVERSIGHT ADVISORY BOARD NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM
City Taking Proactive Measures to Curb Pedestrian Fatal Crashes
Parts of Central Avenue are seeing a marked increase in fatal pedestrian crashes
APD Warns Residents of Thief Hitting Local Fitness Centers
APD is warning residents of a thief who is targeting local fitness centers and stealing vehicles after going through unlocked lockers in the women’s locker rooms.
APD arrests three men after dangerous pursuit
APD detectives and SWAT officers arrested three men today following a vehicle pursuit in which a truck rammed a detective’s vehicle and was later disabled by officers in the area of Broadway and Southern.
APD arrests suspect for shooting death of brother
APD detectives arrested Nathan Sheckler overnight for Monday’s shooting death of his brother, Travis Sheckler, following a fight at a Northeast Heights home
APD Releases 2023 Crime Stats
The Albuquerque Police Department released preliminary crime statistics for 2023.
Coming Soon! Los Altos Lofts Now Pre-Leasing
Property Manager now screening tenants interested in affordable apartments from City’s first hotel conversion
City on the Road to Recruitment at Northern New Mexico College
ABQ RIDE provides a bus to Northern to start a CDL program
What Are We Doing About Homelessness? You Can Keep Track
New web dashboard keeps public informed about metrics and progress on homelessness
Pickleball Arrives in Southwest Albuquerque
City resurfaces courts at Pat Hurley Park for both tennis and pickleball.
More Paw-some Opportunities for ABQ’s Furry Friends and their Families
City announces opening of new mini-dog parks
Revamping the Mother Road: City Announces Winners of Route 66 Sign Improvement Grants
14 historic Route 66 signs will be funded for restoration and rehabilitation.