News and Media
Official news from the City of Albuquerque.
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.
Mayor Keller Appoints Director of Emergency Management
Michael Riley, 30-year Navy Veteran, brings extensive experience in crisis management and interagency coordination.
City Helps Make Improvements to North Valley Senior Housing
New water main lines will save money, boost quality of life, and help folks stay in their homes
It’s Electric! City Drives Toward Equity with New Affordable Mobility Platform
Electric vehicle carshare program provides affordable option for low-income residents.
Applications Now Open for Paid Arts Mentorships
City’s popular MCYC summer program supports local youth interested in careers in arts and culture.
New Anthology Presents a Poetic Tapestry of Albuquerque
Community invited to celebrate creativity and diverse voices at launch event
Mayor Keller and First Lady Kistin Keller Request Nominations for Outstanding Albuquerque Volunteers
Mayor’s Day of Volunteer recognition shares community stories, celebrates culture of service in Albuquerque.
City Launches Affordable Mobility Platform
'Carshare' program connects residents in need with electric vehicles
Council Passes Resolution for Fecal Matter Clean Up
City to hire vendor for human waste removal and disposal from public and private properties.
APD Police Chief Issues Message to Department following weekend crash
Chief of Police Harold Medina has issued a message to the Albuquerque Police Department following a shooting he witnessed that then led to a crash.
The ABQ Biopark Says a Heart-breaking Goodbye to Tonka the Sumatran Orangutan
Tonka, 44, was the second oldest male Sumatran orangutan in the United States.
APD ID’s 26 Murder Suspects in First Six Weeks of the Year
APD’s Homicide Unit has identified 26 murder suspects in the first six weeks of the year. Of those, 24 have been arrested, 1 is deceased, and 1 is wanted.
30 Day Comment Period Underway for the 2024 Draft Action Plan
The City of Albuquerque (COA), Department of Health, Housing and Homelessness has prepared its Draft 2024 Action Plan. The public may provide written comments until February 22, 2024.
The Drug Enforcement Administration Helps Kickstart the Second At-Risk Teenager Lowrider Bike Club in New Mexico
Española Lowrider Bike Club Showcases Teenagers’ Customized Bikes at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
Get Ready for the Return of Food Truck Fridays!
Community favorite initiative supports local food trucks, brings life to Downtown
Cinelease Picks New Mexico for Major Expansion
Company plans to invest $95 million in Albuquerque facility, add 5 soundstages
Creative Bravos Awards Recipients Announced for 2024
Nine awardees join a long list of distinguished locals elevating the creative community.
City Staff Earn National Award for Work Focused on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
OEI’s Dawn Begay and APD’s Commander Gerard Bartlett received a national D.O.J. Award.
APD Proactive Officers and Organized Crime Unit Partner with AG’s Office in Shoplifting Operation
Joint operation targeting retail theft
City of Albuquerque Set to Host Fix It Clinic
The Solid Waste Management Department is gearing up for the annual Fix It clinic, inviting residents to bring their broken items for experts to help teach them how to fix those items.
Become a Mentor for Mayor's Creative Youth Corps
City Seeking Host Sites and Mentors for Summer Program.