News and Media
Official news from the City of Albuquerque.
Mayor Tim Keller’s 2024 State of the City: Fighting for the Future of Albuquerque
Event features stories from the community, highlights work underway to address city’s challenges and create a better future for our families.
Mayor Keller’s Annual State of the City Address and Community Event
Today’s free event for families at the Albuquerque BioPark.
City Focused on Building “Third Places” for Albuquerque Families
Expansion of Joan Jones Community Center will add needed community resources.
City Stands with Service Workers, Pushes to Modernize Minimum Wage
Mayor Tim Keller, City Councilor for District 6 Nichole Rogers, City Councilor for District 7 Tammy Fiebelkorn, and local advocates joined together to outline the importance of modernizing Albuquerque’s minimum wage ordinance so that workers don’t get left behind.
Albuquerque Police Department Officer dies while off duty
APD Chief Harold Medina announced the tragic death of an APD field officer who was found deceased early this morning.
Councilors Bassan and Grout Support Withdrawal of Proposed Minimum Wage Ordinance
Councilors want community input to ensure differing perspectives are considered.
City Outlines Initiatives to Change Course of Downtown, Put Power Back into Community’s Hands
BID and TIF will help revitalize downtown while City continues to improve public safety and hold property owners accountable
City Outlines Initiatives to Change Course of Downtown, Put Power Back into Community’s Hands
BID and TIF will help revitalize downtown while City continues to improve public safety and hold property owners accountable.
ABQ BioPark Aquarium favorite, Mimi the sea turtle, has died
The ABQ BioPark Aquarium is sad to lose an animal that has been a part of the Aquarium family since 1997.
Tickets on Sale Now for Live Tapings of Emmy-Award Winning "Bands of Enchantment"
Season 4 filming begins September 12 at the KiMo.
The ABQ BioPark Says a Peaceful Goodbye to 22-year-old Serval Savanna
The beloved Ambassador Animal had been enjoying her retirement years on the Catwalk
City Incentives Spur Housing Development, Help Build Future of Albuquerque
Four projects to bring over 300 new units of housing for Albuquerque families
City Offering Funds to Get Downtown Businesses Connected to RTCC
Community Connect Downtown security camera program aims to reduce crime, improve response times
APD Partners with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence, NM United, Lobo Athletics and Isotopes for Gun Buyback event
NMPGV providing cashback for all firearms, and free tickets to all sporting events
APD arrests burglary suspect who caused more than $100K in damage to American Toyota dealership
APD burglary detectives arrested Daniel Candelaria for his role in an overnight burglary on Aug. 5, which resulted in over $100,000 in damages to the American Toyota dealership in Northeast Albuquerque.
APD arrests juvenile for 2023 murder during attempted theft of Kia
APD detectives arrested 17-year-old Andres Pedroza on Thursday and charged him with the shooting death of Adrian Vallejos during an attempted auto theft of the victim’s Kia vehicle.
The theme for this year’s State of the City address is “A Future Worth Fighting For.”
State of the City at the BioPark Zoo! Admission is free. Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening celebrating ABQ.
Poetry and Punched Tin Shines in a New Exhibit at Gallery One
Art exhibition celebrates punched tin artists and the poetry of Albuquerque’s Poets Laureate.
Palo Duro Senior Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Albuquerque’s oldest senior center marks major milestone with music, dancing, and more
City Takes a Hardline on Transit Safety
ABQ RIDE enforces Rules to Ride, cracks down on transit safety
APD Launches Public Safety Survey to Understand Community Connection
The Albuquerque Police Department is working to bring neighborhoods together across the city, in an effort to increase community safety