News and Media
Official news from the City of Albuquerque.
City Celebrates the Grand Opening of Singing Arrow Community Center
New southeast community center provides more opportunities for youth and the community to come together.
Exhibit at South Broadway Cultural Center Showcases the Creativity of City Employees
Employee art show on view through March 12.
City Councilors Seek to Repeal the Use of Project Labor Agreements
O-22-8 has been introduced to rescind action taken by City Council last year.
City of Albuquerque ‘Job Training Albuquerque’ Experienced 567% Participation Increase and Helped Create 184 Jobs in 2021
Over 100 Albuquerque small businesses have utilized the program since it launched in 2020
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
The Planning Department hereby gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing on Friday, March 4, 2022, from 1pm to 3pm on the rule described below.
City of Albuquerque Announces Naming of Office of Black Community Engagement
City celebrates Black History Month with city-wide events and changes the name of African American Affairs Office to reflect community input
ABQ RIDE marks Transit Equity Day with Dedicated Seat to Rosa Parks
The department, community partners highlight the importance of public transportation
City Launches Cannabis Retail Applications
First steps toward making entry into the cannabis retail industry available for entrepreneurs
Asante the Meerkat Passes Away Due to Old Age
Staff and visitors will miss this familiar face on the Catwalk.
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Will Not Be Collected Due to Weather Conditions
Solid Waste pickup services will be operating on a one-day delay.
Mayor Keller and City Leaders Give Update on Storm Preparedness and Response
City works to ensure safe roads, delivery of services, and access to resources during severe winter weather
APD Honors West Mesa Victims on 13th Anniversary
A reward of up to $100,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Proposed Regulation Governing the Issuance of Fines and Timeliness of Community Service Pursuant to the Albuquerque Automated Speed Enforcement Ordinance
City of Albuquerque Initiates 40th Annual Intergenerational Essay Contest
Students grades 1-5 can share stories about older adults in their lives
APD arrests second suspect for homicide of Sihui Fang at Massage Parlor
A second arrest has been made in the January 24th, 2022 homicide of Sihui Fang at the Wonderful Massage parlor located at 5716 Menaul Boulevard N.E.
Third suspect arrested for April 2021 murder of Ryan Saavedra Jr.
A third arrest has been made in the drug-related robbery that resulted in the 2021 murder of Ryan Saavedra, Jr.
APD charges robbery suspect with killing massage parlor worker
APD homicide detectives have charged a man who allegedly tried to rob a massage business on Monday, and ended up in a shoot-out with a woman who worked there.
Suspect Arrested for Weekend Homicide along Sunset Gardens
Albuquerque Police have charged Fransisco Espinoza Almeida Jr. 21, for the homicide of Allen Sandoval on January 22, 2022.
APD Arrests Second Suspect in Connection to Death of Elias Otero
Albuquerque Police have arrested Anna Bella Dukes, 18, for her involvement in the Feb. 11, 2021 murder of Elias Otero.
APD arrests murder suspect following Crime Stoppers Tips
APD detectives arrested18-year-old Domenic Manuel Mora based on Crime Stoppers tips that were reported today.
Albuquerque Ranked Best Large City for Film Fourth Year in a Row by MovieMaker Magazine
Affordability, diverse locations, work opportunities cited as city’s leading assets
City Distributing 80,000 Rapid COVID-19 Test Kits to Vulnerable Neighborhoods
The public can pick up free test kits from certain community centers, senior centers, and libraries during set times while supplies last
City Petitions Air Board to Adopt Clean Cars Rule
Rule would improve air quality in the Metro area with stricter emissions standards for motor vehicles
Health Alert for Bernalillo County for Blowing Dust
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to dust. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity.
Mayor Keller's Twenty-Eighth Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus
View Mayor Keller's Twenty-Eighth Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus.
Mayor Keller's Twenty-Eighth Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus
View Mayor Keller's Twenty-Eighth Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus.
Health Alert for Bernalillo County for Dust
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to dust. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity.