News and Media
Official news from the City of Albuquerque.
City Marks New Era of Public Safety
Community Celebrates Grand Opening of ACS 1st Permanent Headquarters
ACS Responders Connect Sex Trafficking Survivor to Specialized Resources
ACS Academy training provides guidance on working with victims of human trafficking and sexual assault
Albuquerque Community Safety Safely Intervenes in Suicidal Ideation Situation Involving Veteran
Responders’ holistic approach earns veteran’s trust to be transported for mental health evaluation
City Expresses Support for Special Session on Public Safety
Urgent changes needed to address gun violence, mental and behavioral health, housing and homelessness.
APD Highlights Transit Safety Operation on Central Corridor
PRT response, PSAs on buses, Transit and Metro Security working together to make system safer.
Mayor’s Creative Youth Corps Wraps Up Fifth Year
Local youth spent 8 weeks exploring arts-based leadership opportunities.
APD Arrests 19-year-old During Downtown Operation Targeting Underage Drinking and Firearms
APD detectives and officers arrested a 19-year-old during an operation in Downtown overnight that targeted underage individuals with guns in parking garages.
APD Investigating Shooting of 14-year-old
APD detectives are investigating an overnight shooting that critically injured a 14-year-old boy in Southwest Albuquerque.
Woman Arrested for Promoting Prostitution During Raid of Massage Parlor Near Downtown
Detectives with APD’s High Risk Victims Unit worked with special agents from the Governor’s Organized Crime Commission to raid an illegal massage parlor near Downtown Wednesday evening.
City and IAFF Sign Historic Collective Bargaining Agreement
All City labor unions have multi-year collective bargaining agreements.
University of New Mexico, Main Campus (UNM)
UNM requests a renewal of their air quality Title V operating permit in Application #0536-RN2. The Department has issued the Draft Title V operating permit renewal and associated documents.
City Offers More Great Ways to Beat the Heat During Summer
Albuquerque’s growing splash pad network provides relief to local families.
City Resources Give Families a Helping Hand this Summer
Services range from free meals, to clothing banks and ways to cool down
Mayor Keller Recognizes Outstanding Community Members
Volunteer of the Month and One Albuquerque Awardees step up in different ways for our city.
Eastside Shelter Expands Days of Service
Animal Welfare Department increases shelter hours to seven days a week
City, County Partner with Unite Us to Connect Residents to Social Services
Digital platform launching this summer will bring greater connectivity and coordination of care.
The ABQ BioPark’s Bird Care Team Welcomed an American Flamingo Chick
Fabulous news for the flamboyance of flamingos!
Mayor Keller Signs Legislation Requiring Consultation for Development that Impacts Tribal Land
Signing follows a unanimous City Council vote to strengthen Tribal Engagement in Planning.
City Releases New Online Tool to Advance Housing
“Fast Housing” identifies site plans that can be expedited at no extra charge
Albuquerque Shines a Light on World Refugee Day
The community comes together to recognize the strength and courage of the refugee community.
Albuquerque Museum Presents Special Screenings of “First We Bombed New Mexico”
New documentary by Lois Lipman recognizes the 79th anniversary of the Trinity Test and tells the story that “Oppenheimer” left out
Albuquerque Celebrates Juneteenth on Civic Plaza
The community comes together to recognize this important holiday.
Raising Pride at Civic Plaza
Mayor Tim Keller and community organizations raise the Pride Flag at Civic Plaza and Celebrate Updates to the City’s Human Rights Ordinance
Game On: Westside Indoor Sports Complex Gains Momentum
Mayor Keller and Councilor Sanchez push project forward in District 1.
Mayor Keller Appoints Director of Albuquerque Community Safety
Jodie Esquibel will lead department to continue to get folks connected to the services they need.
Electrifying: ABQ RIDE Amps Up Service with Electric Vans
Microtransit program brings City a step closer to a zero emissions fleet
Notice of Possible Quorum 07-09-2024
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