News and Media
Official news from the City of Albuquerque.
Councilor Louie Sanchez to Propose Changes Following Internal Audit Report on City Hiring Practices of Unclassified Employees
Councilor to introduce legislation to update the Merit System Ordinance.
Notice of Public Hearing for Community Needs and Workforce Housing/ Affordable Housing Plan 2023-2027
Public hearings on November 9, 2022
Gateway Construction Underway
Heading Home will administer services for the 90-day emergency overnight program; construction has begun on the space
Dia De Los Muertos Art Exhibition at South Broadway Cultural Center Opens Nov. 2
Community art show offers remembrance of loved ones who have died.
Former Convent Nursing Facility Redevelopment Project Breaks Ground
15 new housing units under construction at 7th and Copper
APD’s Organized Crime Unit Arrests Habitual Retail Crime Offenders
The Albuquerque Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit in conjunction with Northwest PRT officers, SWAT and the NM Attorney’s General Office have arrested two habitual organized retail crime offenders.
APD Launches new Evidence Portal for Crimes in Progress
The Albuquerque Police Department has launched a new evidence portal to better assist the Real Time Crime Center and the Emergency Communications Center while the public reports crimes in progress.
Albuquerque Announces Plan to Move Downtown Forward
Roadmap to creating a safe, inclusive, thriving and fun urban core in Albuquerque
Albuquerque Charts Course to Confront Housing Crisis
'Housing Forward ABQ’ creates path to 5,000 new units by 2025
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Commission Advanced by City Leaders
Group will work to align City services and programs directly with the needs of survivors and those at risk of domestic violence and assault.
APD’s Sex Crimes Unit Arrests Offender for Rape, Aggravated Battery and Child Abuse
The Albuquerque Police Department’s Sex Crimes Unit has arrested Gideon Michael Robles, 35 on multiple charges including Rape, Aggravated Battery and Child Abuse.
Heating Up for H.E.A.T.S ON
City of Albuquerque Senior Affairs and U.A. Local Union 412 complete the 30th Annual H.E.A.T.S ON
Harvest Market, Place for Community, Opens in International District
Small Business Resource Fair kicked off revamp of Kathryn & San Mateo space
Irene Undergoing Eye Procedure Today
This is just the next step in the BioPark’s attempt to correct a loose eye lens.
New City Council District Boundaries to Take Effect October 20th
District boundaries changed after redistricting process.
Offender Arrested for Shooting at Local Bar
Oscar Valdez, 29, has been arrested and charged for a shooting that occurred at a North Valley bar.
City Hosts Dog House Drive
Animal Welfare Department now accepting donations for medium to large portable doghouses
Journalist Documents Albuquerque’s Emergency Response to COVID-19, Protests, and Political Unrest of 2020
New book by Joline Gutierrez Krueger launches with event at the KiMo
New Report: Closing the Housing Gap for Indigenous and African American Communities
City Releases Comprehensive Needs Assessment on Homeownership Disparities
Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Releases 2022 Annual Report
2022 MRA Annual Report highlights catalytic projects, redevelopment incentives, and economic impact
City Broadband Office Connects the Community to Internet Resources
Internet Resources Fair part of effort to close Albuquerque’s digital divide.
Albuquerque Recognized as a Model for Meaningful Indigenous Relations
Albuquerque sets the standard for government-to-government relations with tribes
ABQ BioPark Temporarily Shifting Many Birds Indoors to Protect Them From Avian Flu
The move is being made out of an abundance of caution, as no cases have been detected in the BioPark's bird collection.
APD Announces new Retention Package and Provides Recruitment Update
The Albuquerque Police Department announced a new retention package to encourage officers to stay with the department past 19 years, and provided a recruitment update.
APD Releases Automated Speed Enforcement Report
Report shows significant decrease in speeding along Gibson
APD Releases Automated Speed Enforcement Report
Report shows significant decrease in speeds along Gibson