City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
UPDATE: Painting Begins on Vision Zero Mural at Expo New Mexico on March 20
Community mural in the International District to encourage more cautious driving to prevent traffic fatalities and serious injuries
City at the Crossroads Author Joline Gutierrez Krueger to Speak at Albuquerque Museum Third Thursday Event
Journalist documented Albuquerque’s emergency response to COVID-19, protests, and political unrest of 2020.
APD Arrests Man who Fired Gun at Air Support
The Albuquerque Police Department arrested Ryan Kolpin, 30, after he fired a gun at APD’s helicopter on Monday.
City of Albuquerque Gets Rolling with Westside Blvd. Improvements
Critical infrastructure improvements will increase capacity and lower West Side congestion.
Emily Jaramillo Begins Tenure as AFR’s First Female Fire Chief
AFR honors 28 firefighters, including Chief Jaramillo, in promotion ceremony .
Statement: Albuquerque Passes “Downtowner” Development Agreement
6-story housing development and neighborhood café part of “Downtowner” project
Mayor Keller Announces Justice40 Oversight Coordinating Committee Members
Committee will help leverage and prioritize federal investments in historically disadvantaged communities.
Save the Date for the Recyclothes Clothing Drive
Help set a new record with donations to benefit local students.
City Releases Five-Year Forecast
Annual planning tool shows manageable deficit, opportunities to invest in priorities.
Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) Concrete Batch Plant, near Taxiway Pad 5 on KAFB (UTM Zone 13, Easting 358,000 m, Northing 3,878,050 m)
Southwest Concrete Paving, Co. requests a new air quality permit in Application #3490
Albuquerque to Increase Black Homeownership with Support of National Initiative
City selected for accelerator to support housing efforts and improve life outcomes for residents
Exhibition Invites Reflection on One’s Perspective
Show opens at South Broadway Cultural Center on March 7.
APD Continues License Plate Enforcement, Expands Operations
After a successful month and a half of license plate and speeding operations citywide, the Albuquerque Police Department will continue enforcement on these issues and will be expanding operations.
APD Takes Action on Nuisance Property at Pennsylvania and Central
City files lawsuit and proposes ordinance changes to strengthen nuisance abate
Sunset Memorial Park, Inc., 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Sunset Memorial Park, Inc. requests a modification to their air quality permit in Application #0800-M5
Albuquerque Museum Presents Celebrated Photographer’s Exploration of the West
“Journey West: Danny Lyon” exhibition opens March 11, highlighting the work of the internationally known photographer.
City Launches Duke City Leadership Lowrider Bike Club
The after-school program will be held at Westgate Community Center.
Crisis Intervention Unit Prevents Individual from Purchasing Firearm
APD’s Crisis Intervention Unit filed a request with the FBI to prevent an individual with concerning behavior from being able to purchase a firearm.
Meet the Spring 2023 Sustainability Interns
The Sustainability Office is working with college students who are learning about and contributing to the City’s sustainability efforts and goals.
APD Use of Force within policy 95% of the time
APD officers reached a key milestone in reform efforts as 95% of use-of-force incidents were within the department’s policy during the last six months.
Local and State Leaders to Help Redevelop Walmart in the International District
State Capital Outlay and Senate Bill 251 Help Push the Project Forward
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 8: City Recruiting Host Sites for 2023 Mayor's Creative Youth Corps
Summer mentorship provides youth arts based leadership opportunities; chance for local orgs to engage youth.
City’s Workforce Development Program Helps Over 350 Local Job Seekers
Grant-funded initiative boosted careers in the early childhood sector
