City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
City Outlines Initiatives to Change Course of Downtown, Put Power Back into Community’s Hands
BID and TIF will help revitalize downtown while City continues to improve public safety and hold property owners accountable.
ABQ BioPark Aquarium favorite, Mimi the sea turtle, has died
The ABQ BioPark Aquarium is sad to lose an animal that has been a part of the Aquarium family since 1997.
Tickets on Sale Now for Live Tapings of Emmy-Award Winning "Bands of Enchantment"
Season 4 filming begins September 12 at the KiMo.
The ABQ BioPark Says a Peaceful Goodbye to 22-year-old Serval Savanna
The beloved Ambassador Animal had been enjoying her retirement years on the Catwalk
City Incentives Spur Housing Development, Help Build Future of Albuquerque
Four projects to bring over 300 new units of housing for Albuquerque families
City Offering Funds to Get Downtown Businesses Connected to RTCC
Community Connect Downtown security camera program aims to reduce crime, improve response times
APD Partners with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence, NM United, Lobo Athletics and Isotopes for Gun Buyback event
NMPGV providing cashback for all firearms, and free tickets to all sporting events
APD arrests burglary suspect who caused more than $100K in damage to American Toyota dealership
APD burglary detectives arrested Daniel Candelaria for his role in an overnight burglary on Aug. 5, which resulted in over $100,000 in damages to the American Toyota dealership in Northeast Albuquerque.
APD arrests juvenile for 2023 murder during attempted theft of Kia
APD detectives arrested 17-year-old Andres Pedroza on Thursday and charged him with the shooting death of Adrian Vallejos during an attempted auto theft of the victim’s Kia vehicle.
The theme for this year’s State of the City address is “A Future Worth Fighting For.”
State of the City at the BioPark Zoo! Admission is free. Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening celebrating ABQ.
Poetry and Punched Tin Shines in a New Exhibit at Gallery One
Art exhibition celebrates punched tin artists and the poetry of Albuquerque’s Poets Laureate.
Palo Duro Senior Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Albuquerque’s oldest senior center marks major milestone with music, dancing, and more
City Takes a Hardline on Transit Safety
ABQ RIDE enforces Rules to Ride, cracks down on transit safety
APD Launches Public Safety Survey to Understand Community Connection
The Albuquerque Police Department is working to bring neighborhoods together across the city, in an effort to increase community safety
A Better Way Forward: Empowerment through Employment
Employment program connects unhoused residents to jobs with the City
Gun-Related crimes down in 2024
Albuquerque is experiencing decreases in three major gun-related crime categories, so far in 2024, as compared to the same time period in 2023.
APD charges Santa Fe murder suspect for recent bank robbery in Albuquerque
APD detectives charged Zachary Babitz for the July 31, 2024, robbery of a Wells Fargo bank in Northeast Albuquerque.
APD Issues 1,538 Citations during Traffic and Park Enforcement Operations
The Albuquerque Police Department issued 1,538 traffic citations during recent operations targeting traffic hot spots and speeding near city parks.
Gateway West: New Look, New Name, Renewed Hope
City renovates dorms, adds services to Westside Emergency Housing Center
Farewell and Happy Trails to Matadi
ABQ BioPark gorilla is reunited with her half-sister at her new home in Sedgwick County Zoo.
City Funding Approved for West Mesa Ridge Housing Development
City Council approves $8 million for 128-unit affordable housing development project.
Mayor Keller, City Leaders Join Neighborhoods for National Night Out
Public safety initiative gets folks involved in their communities to create safer neighborhoods.
Albuquerque Museum Presents “Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue”
Exhibition celebrates 10 years of the podcast of the same name and amplifies the collective strength of contemporary artists.
Ready, Set, Back to School!
City has resources to help families get set up for a successful school year
AWD Thanks PetSmart Charities for Year of Collaborative Partnership
2023 grant supported Animal Welfare Department programs, adoptions and other services
Maintenance Planned at Eagle Rock Convenience Center
Delays are expected August 6-9 during routine repairs for the facility.
Construction Update at North Domingo Baca Park
Aquatic Center and tennis court resurfacing underway.
Some Recycling Routes in Northwest Albuquerque Will Be Delayed until Saturday
Some neighborhoods in northwest Albuquerque will have delayed recycling pick up service.
Barelas Park Renovation Nears Completion of Phase 1
Crews now working on final elements of first phase of improvements.