City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
Seeking Community Members to Serve on Boards and Commissions
Councilor Jones invites Council District 8 residents can apply to serve on Boards and Commissions.
As Health Orders Take Effect, City Continues Focus on Keeping Safety Net In Place and Compliance at Big Box, Grocery Stores, Other Large Retailers
Targeted efforts to ensure reserved hours for seniors, limit hoarding and appropriate closures
ABQ BioPark Celebrates 20 Years of Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Conservation
Staff from the BioPark’s Aquatic Conservation Facility released 34,000 minnows into the Rio Grande in Albuquerque on November 16, another release planned later this month
City Seeks Community Input for Next APD Chief
Community can now respond to online survey to weigh in
City Wins Two Prestigious International Awards for Micro-Business Relief Program
Keller administration program was innovative model to get funds where they were needed fast
Keller Administration Delivers First Round of $10 Million in Small Business Grants
Grants to 97 local businesses funded by CARES Act
City Updates Facilities and Services under State’s New Public Health Order
Implementing latest changes to limit spread of COVID-19
ABQ BioPark Temporarily Closed Starting Monday, November 16
All facilities will be closed to the public per the public health order from the governor of New Mexico. Facilities will reopen when the governor states it is safe to do so.
City Readies for New State Public Health Order, Continues Increased Enforcement
Targeted compliance effort, adapting facilities and services to combat recent spike of COVID-19
Special Procedures for November 16, 2020 City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.
City Taking Steps to Bring Major Aerospace Project to Albuquerque
Orion Center development at Sunport’s Aviation Center of Excellence would transform City’s economic landscape.
City Council President Pat Davis Reads on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.
City Councilors Hand Out Breakfast and Groceries to Veterans on Veterans Day
Councilors hosted drive-thru breakfast for Veterans.
Mayor Keller Signs 2021 Adjusted COVID Budget
City avoids layoffs and furloughs seen nationwide, continues major investments in public safety and COVID-19 resilience
Report No. 21-102: Albuquerque Police Department Overtime Audit
The Office of Internal Audit conducted a performance audit of the Albuquerque Police Department's (APD) use of overtime during the fiscal years 2019 and 2020. The audit objective was to determine whether APD has a framework in place to effectively administer, manage, and monitor overtime.
APD Arrests 34 Offenders in 8th Anti-Crime Operation
Operation Results in 8 firearms, 4 stolen vehicles recovered.
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Will be Collected on Veterans Day
Solid Waste holiday collection information and schedules
Matt Avila from the Duke City Gladiators Reads on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.
City Council Office Front Desk to Close Beginning November 4th
Front desk staff can still be reached at 768-3100.
City Councilor Lan Sena Hosts Multi-Language Town Hall on Small Business Economic Relief Grant Program
View the videos in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
New Red-Yellow-Green Report to Help Public Make COVID-Safe Decisions Around Food Facilities
Weekly report details COVID-safety and food safety inspections carried out by Environmental Health