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Official news from the City of Albuquerque.
03-11-2021 - 21-105 - Contract Audit - Department of Municipal Development Parks and Recreation Department - Morrow Reardon Wilkinson Miller, LTD
The Office of Internal Audit conducted contract compliance audits of the City of Albuquerque's use of the landscape architecture vendor, Morrow Reardon Wilkinson and Miller, LTD (MRWM). MRWM is a local full-service design firm, which offers landscape planning, complete design and design production, irrigation design, and site observation services during construction.
Music Filled Weekends in Old Town Return
Summertime in Old Town free concert series features live, local music
Live Music Returns to the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden this Week
Garden Sounds to showcase local musicians
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.
City of Albuquerque Awarded $3.95 Million COVID-19 Health Literacy Grant
Funds effort to improve public health equity, reduce barriers to access
Mayor Keller, AARP Partner for Age-Friendly Designation While Unveiling New Fitness Center Addition at Palo Duro
Helps ensure a livable community for seniors to thrive in ABQ.
City Launches Community Energy Efficiency Project with Prosperity Works, Energy Works and Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
Home retrofits to help International District residents receive support to increase environmental justice
Mayor Keller's Twentieth Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus
View Mayor Keller's Twentieth Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus.
Mayor Keller's Twenty-First Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus
View Mayor Keller's Twentieth Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus.
Mayor Keller and the Department of Arts and Culture Present ListenABQ
Cohort of young Albuquerque-based artists developed creative response to the events and challenges of 2020.
City of Albuquerque Announces New Museums Administrator, Head Curator at the Albuquerque Museum
Both leaders are New Mexico natives with extensive experience in art, history, and museums.
Albuquerque Museum to Acquire New Works from Living Local Artists
$100,000 investment will address diversity gaps in the Museum's art collection.
APD Names Promotions to Deputy Chief Leadership Positions
Chief Harold Medina announced two new deputy chiefs who are joining APD’s leadership team. Additionally, Deputy Chief Eric Garcia will now be using his experience to oversee different units within the department.
Department of Arts & Culture Strengthening and Diversifying Bridge to Leadership With New Initiatives
Youth programs, fellowships provide growth and development within cultural institutions.
City of Albuquerque Prepared for Capacity Restrictions to be Lifted
City departments, facilities, programs return to pre-COVID operations in July.
City Announces “ABQ 66” Campaign to Promote Historic Central Corridor
Program aims to support small businesses by increasing foot traffic, commerce
APD Releases Results from week five of the Downtown Weekend Operations
Units from across the department are working with officers in the Downtown Public Safety District to crack down on criminal behavior during weekends this summer.
Commercial Portion of Mixed-Use Nuevo Atrisco Project Moving Forward
Agreement outlines additions of retail, food, regular events to West Side development
City Celebrates Improvements to Wilson Park and Pool
$1.5 million-dollar investment for park, playground equipment and splash pad welcomes community back
APD arrests 52 offenders in 41st Anti-Crime Operation
Operation results in 14 firearms recovered, 3 stolen vehicle and 165 moving citations.
THRIVE 21 Recovery Plan Outlines Six Strategies for Prosperity
City officials, economic development leaders convened to discuss details at summit
City Announces New Deputy Director of Senior Affairs
Chris Sanchez brings 20 years of experience and a passion for improving the quality of life for older adults
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Will be Collected on Independence Day Holiday
Customers who are regularly scheduled for service on Mondays should put their trash and recycling at the curb for collection.
City’s Transit Department in Need of Drivers, Bonus Offered
70+ positions currently open, max bonus of up to $1,000
APD, AFR, Solid Waste and community members rebuild family’s home following a house fire
APD, AFR, Solid Waste and community members donated their time and money to help rebuild a family's home following a house fire.