News and Media
Official news from the City of Albuquerque.
Health Alert for Bernalillo County for Elevated Ozone Levels
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to elevated ozone levels.
Balloon Museum Announces All Black and White, an Exhibition Exploring the Unique Designs of New Mexico Artists
Exhibition opens on Thursday, July 29.
Mayor Tim Keller Outlines Downtown Recovery Efforts
Includes activating new public safety hub, infrastructure investments, housing
APD arrests 47 offenders in 44th Anti-Crime Operation
Operation results in 10 firearms recovered, 9 stolen vehicle and 310 moving citations.
BlueHalo Selects Albuquerque for New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing, Research, and Technology Complex
Development will bring hundreds of BlueHalo’s Albuquerque-based employees into a consolidated ecosystem and create an additional 64 jobs
Live Music Returns to the ABQ BioPark Zoo This Month
Zoo Nights will showcase local musicians at multiple locations throughout the Zoo.
Health Alert for Bernalillo County for Elevated Ozone Levels
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to elevated ozone levels
City Premiers ‘Vaccination from the Misinformation Virus’ Documentary
Documentary addresses vaccine concerns and vaccine’s critical role in public health
Mayor Tim Keller Launches Albuquerque Metro Crime Initiative
Convening leaders across criminal justice system to develop consensus ‘must do list’ of action items to strengthen crime fighting across the criminal justice system.
Notice of Pre-Hearing Conference and Hearing
APPEAL OF THE DENIAL OF CERTIFICATION AS PARTICIPATING CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC FUNDING OF SHERIFF MANUEL GONZALES III
City Encourages Families to Take Advantage of ‘Bank on Burque’ Banking Services Ahead of Federal Child Tax Credits
Starting in July most Albuquerque families will be eligible for monthly Child Tax Credits
Clean Cars New Mexico Public Engagement Kickoff Meeting
The New Mexico Environment Department and the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department invite you to the virtual public engagement kick-off meeting of the Clean Cars New Mexico initiative from 5-7 p.m. July 21, 2021.
APD’s Community Engagement Unit receives National Recognition
The Albuquerque Police Department’s School Resource Unit was selected to receive the “National Model Agency Award” by the National Association of School Resource Officers.
Albuquerque Fire Station 7 Dedicated to Late City Councilor Ken Sanchez
Councilor Ken Sanchez passed away in early 2020 and was instrumental in building Fire Station 7.
City Announces Additional Spots for Some of its Youth Summer Programs
1000 new swimming lesson spots, plus availability at community centers and adventure camp.
Traffic Alert: Broadway Complete Closure
Broadway Blvd. Complete Closure from Lomas Blvd. to Mountain Rd.
ABQ BioPark Expecting a Baby Hippo
Mom Karen trained to participate in an ultrasound and is nearing her due date.
Health Alert for Bernalillo County for Elevated Ozone Levels
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to elevated ozone levels. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity.
APD releases Duke City Case Files: Episode 2
The Albuquerque Police Department has release the second episode of the Duke City Case Files, a video series highlighting homicide investigations.
06-23-2021 - 21-108 - Citywide Purchase and Travel Card Usage
The objective of the audit was to determine whether the Department of Finance and Administration Services has a framework in place to effectively administer, manage, and monitor purchase card (P-card) and travel card (T-card) usage.
04-28-2021 - 21-104 - Department of Family & Community Services - Heading Home Contract Audit
The Office of Internal Audit conducted contract compliance audits of the City of Albuquerque's contracts with Heading Home. Heading Home is a local non-profit organization that provides emergency housing, permanent supportive housing services and prioritized street outreach to people experiencing homelessness.
03-11-2021 - 21-101 Transit Department - Lamar Advertising Targeted Revenue Sources Audit
The Office of Internal Audit conducted an audit of the City of Albuquerque's Transit Department's revenue generating contract with Lamar Advertising Company. The audit objective was to determine whether Lamar Advertising substantially complied with the performance, reporting, payment and other related key provisions of its contract with the City
03-11-2021 - 21-103 Animal Welfare Department - Street Cat Hub, Inc. City Vendor Audit
The Office of Internal Audit conducted a performance audit of the City of Albuquerque's Animal Welfare Department contract with Street Cat Hub, Inc. (SCH). Under this contract, SCH is to provide trap/neuter/return (TNR) services for the City's community cat population. The audit objective was to determine whether SCH complied with the contract's key provision.