News and Media
Official news from the City of Albuquerque.
ABQ BioPark Partners with the Center for Plant Conservation to Save Endangered Species
Botanic Garden committed to expanding plant conservation efforts
City Releases Five-Year Financial Forecast
Annual planning tool anticipates return to historical growth.
Get Your Conversi-ON
City announces available funding for affordable housing conversions and development
Mayor Hosts 4th Graders for Interactive Experience with City Departments
City vehicles took over the Civic Plaza Thursday for a lesson on local government.
Action! Mesa Film Studios Coming to the West Mesa
City to collaborate with seasoned production development team on state-of-the-art film studio
Some Recycling Routes in NW Parts of the City Delayed Until Saturday
Five recycling collection routes in northwest Albuquerque will be delayed one day from today, Friday, March 29 until Saturday, March 30.
Notice of Possible Quorum 03-19-2024 Citizen Police Academy
CIVILIAN POLICE OVERSIGHT ADVISORY BOARD NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden is #10 Best Botanical Garden
After a nomination by an expert panel, we asked you to vote in the online Reader's Choice 2024
New On-Demand Service for City Transit Users
City launches ABQ RIDE Connect Pilot Program, Albuquerque's first microtransit service.
ABQ BioPark welcomes male Malayan tiger to Asia
The move was recommended by the Malayan tiger Species Survival Plan
APD Hires Nearly 100 Police Service Aides
Highest number of PSA’s in department history, adding to pipeline of future officers
APD creates proactive S.H.O.T program to target gun violence
First-of-its-kind program led to 47% decrease in gunshots in one neighborhood
Albuquerque Secures Needed Capital Outlay During Legislative Session
Some Metro Crime legislation passes, more work needed.
APD charges 2 for weekend murder at SE apartment
APD homicide detectives charged a couple for Sunday’s robbery and shooting death of a man at his apartment in Southeast Albuquerque
Oh, Baby! ABQ BioPark’s Rozie the Elephant is Expecting a Big Bundle of Joy
The third-generation calf is expected in December 2024
Rescue Pups Reunion: From Abandoned to Adored
Now enriching the lives of their new families, a litter of 9 puppy siblings see each other for the first time since being rescued from a dumpster last December
ABQ 311 Launches Community Survey to Improve and Expand Services
Be a part of shaping and improving City services, take the survey through April 11.
Teeter-Totter from U.S./Mexico Border Wall Installed at Albuquerque Museum
Award-Winning piece can be seen in “Common Ground” exhibition.
Notice of Possible Quorum 03-12-2024 Citizen Police Academy
CIVILIAN POLICE OVERSIGHT ADVISORY BOARD NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM
AFR Equipment Donation Finds Caribbean Home
Nation of Antigua and Barbuda get needed firefighting equipment and supplies.
Alamosa Neighborhood Association Celebrates Sonny Rivera Art Installation
Long awaited art installation will welcome residents and visitors to Alamosa Park
APD proactive units seize large quantities of narcotics and firearms following anti-crime operation
A search warrant from a February arrest resulted in the seizure this week of large quantities of narcotics and firearms following the arrest of a known offender.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Teen Volunteer Facilitator
The New Mexico BioPark Society is now hiring for our teen volunteer facilitator role at the Albuquerque BioPark’s Zoo, Aquarium, and Botanic Garden. These positions are hired through a temporary staffing agency, and are funded through the New Mexico BioPark Society.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Camp Teacher
The New Mexico BioPark Society is now hiring teachers for summer educator roles at the Albuquerque BioPark’s Zoo, Aquarium, and Botanic Garden. These positions are hired through a temporary staffing agency, and are funded through the New Mexico BioPark Society.
APD proactive units seize large quantities of narcotics and firearms following anti-crime operation
A search warrant from a February arrest resulted in the seizure this week of large quantities of narcotics and firearms following the arrest of a known offender.
Animal Welfare Department Launches a New Shelter Data Dashboard
Online tool designed to provide a consistent, data-driven picture of the shelter
Albuquerque Museum Presents "Nuclear Communities of the Southwest"
Exhibition features artists’ responses to NM’s ties to nuclear technology.
Poets From Across the Nation to Compete in Albuquerque’s Chicharra Festival
MindWell Poetry hosts 70+ poets at national level poetry slam festival.
City Breaks Ground on Southwest Safety Center to Better Serve West Side Families
New facility will reduce call times and bring APD, AFR, and ACS together at one site