News and Media
Official news from the City of Albuquerque.
APD Open Space Collateral Officers locate 10 encampments in Bosque over weekend
APD Open Space Operation
Many Crime Categories Trending Down in First 8 Months of TEAM
50% decrease in shootings with injuries, 42% decrease in auto burglaries, 34% decrease in auto theft
Mental Health and Resource Providers Move into Gateway
Organizations like NAMI and Vizionz-Sankofa provide support for ABQ community
Albuquerque Community Invited to Free Family Vaccine Clinic
Get vaccinated and receive free admission to city Arts & Culture facilities
Tickets are now Available for ABQ BioPark Summer Evening Tours
See the BioPark in a whole new light.
Coronado Park to Become Public Safety Facility
City secures funds in legislative session to build a training facility and new fire station
SUMCO Phoenix Corporation, Albuquerque Facility, 9401 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113
SUMCO Phoenix requests a modification to their air quality permit in Application #0444-M6
Update on Walmart in the International District
$2M in State Capital Outlay and Community Process to Move the Project Forward.
Albuquerque Film Office Opens Public-Facing Space Downtown
New location in the Convention Center will help connect film community to resources.
Splashing into Westgate: Construction Underway on Phase II
Community Center expansion adds a splash pad, warming kitchen, classrooms, and more.
City Celebrates Winners of 41st Annual “A Senior I Know” Essay Contest
Essay contest aims to foster connections between generations
APD and Jiffy Lube Partner to Spread the Word on Free Catalytic Converter VIN Etching
500 Catalytic Converters Etched so far
Water Safety on the Rio Grande
City and State officials discuss water safety and education as rising temperatures melt snow and cause increasing river flow rates in the Duke City.
Parks across the City get Upgraded Hydration Stations
New hand washing and bottle filling stations make parks easier to use, encourage sustainability
APD Arrests 31, Recovers Nearly $7,000 in Stolen Merchandise During Retail Crime Operation
The Albuquerque Police Department conducted a retail crime operation which resulted in the arrests of 31 individuals and nearly $7,000 of stolen merchandise recovered.
Serving Up World Records at Manzano Mesa Pickleball Courts
City hosts world record attempt of 48 pickleball games in 48 states in less than 48 days
City Councilor Dan Lewis Proposal to Help Film Production in Albuquerque
R-23-130 will declare a stay of enforcement on certain restrictions in the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO).
ADAAC Has Guest Speaker on the RESET Study
RESET (Researching Established Status Epilepticus Treatment) Study
Metro Crime Initiative Secures $10M for Warrant Operations
City appreciates public safety successes from the 2023 legislative session.
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebrations Around the City
Month of May dedicated to honoring diverse cultures, heritage, achievements and contributions of AAPI community
Albuquerque Film Office Launches Sustainability Resource Hub for Productions
Site provides robust directory to help film productions lessen their carbon footprint.
Albuquerque Summerfest Headliners Announced
Free, family friendly concerts feature a variety of national and local entertainers.
Local Influencers Share the Books That Changed Their Lives
Four Leading Voices Join Together to Bring a Collection of Recommended Books to Albuquerque’s Public Library
ABQ BioPark Concert Series Announced
Zoo and Garden Music return with full lineup of national and local performers.
APD Issues Hundreds of Citations During Red Light Runner Operations
The Albuquerque Police Department concluded a two-week operation which resulted in hundreds of citations for drivers who ran red lights and stop signs throughout the city.