News and Media
Official news from the City of Albuquerque.
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.
City Finance Department Receives Third GFOA Award in Six Months
Government Finance Officers Association highest award recognizes financial reporting excellence
New Exercise Equipment at Ernie Taylor Park
Councilor Trudy Jones funded the improvements with Set-Aside Funds and State Capital Outlay Funds.
Keller Administration Announces Additions to City Leadership
New hires will fill key positions within the Mayor’s office and City departments
City of Albuquerque Notice of Public Hearing And 30-Day Public Comment Period For the Draft 2022 Action Plan Funding from The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Notice is hereby given that the City of Albuquerque (COA), Department of Family & Community Services has prepared its Draft 2022 Action Plan.
ABQ BioPark and Thornburg Investment Management partner to bring virtual field trips to students
ABQ BioPark and Thornburg Investment Management partner to bring virtual field trips to students
Celebrate Sea Turtle Awareness Day with Mimi the rescued sea turtle
Celebrate Sea Turtle Awareness Day with Mimi the rescued sea turtle
The City of Albuquerque Distributes $200,000 in Equity Grants
Funding to help community partners improve resources and access to vulnerable communities
City Announces First Recipients of Storefront Activation Grants
Electric Playhouse, Blue Door Patisserie to use funds to establish new Downtown spaces
City Leaders Cut the Ribbon at Westgate Community Center
Newly built community center to serve Southwest area residents.
City Announces Readiness for COVID Vaccination Requirement or Testing for Employees
In compliance with OSHA, city employees must report vaccination status or provide weekly negative COVID results
Mayor Keller Announces New Director of Economic Development
Local business owner and community advocate brings years of experience in economic development
City of Albuquerque Seeking Stories, Historical Artifacts from Descendants of Albuquerque Indian School
Community conversations about future of 4-H Park scheduled January 11-14, 2022
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items will be Collected on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Customers who are regularly scheduled for service on Mondays should put their trash and recycling at the curb for collection.
Albuquerque Receives Top Marks for Sustainability Performance
ACEEE score highlights City’s progress in key sustainability and equity projects
APD Open Space Officers Make Life-saving Rescue
On the evening of Wednesday, January 5, Albuquerque Police Open Space Officers made a life-saving rescue in the Sandia Mountains.
APD Auto Theft Detectives Arrest Serial Armed Robbery Offender
APD officers arrested Fidel Castillo, who is accused of a series of armed robberies.
Albuquerque Police Museum Re-opens after being Closed Nearly 2 years
After being closed for nearly two years due to the pandemic, the Albuquerque Police Museum has re-opened.
Special Procedures for January 10, 2022 Special City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.
Tim Keller Sworn in for Second Term as Mayor of Albuquerque
Inauguration speech focuses on the ‘Promise of Albuquerque:’ the foundation established and path forward
Sandia National Labs, Building 725 – 14th Street/ M Street SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123
The United States Department of Energy requests a new air quality permit in Application #3456
Sandia National Laboratories Radioactive and Mixed Waste Management Unit Building 6920 - Access Road and Borrow Site Road, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185-5400
The United States Department of Energy requests a modification to their air quality permit in Application #0415-M3
City Continues Significant Investments in Park Safety and Security
Security staff, along with $800,000 in park infrastructure improvements will improve accessibility and comfort.
Accused Islamic Center Arsonist Arrested
On Wednesday, December 29, Albuquerque Police officers arrested Isela Camarena, 43, for a warrant on arson charges.