City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
Four Albuquerque Senior Centers Earn National Accreditation
Senior Affairs staff recognized by City Council for their achievement
Balloon Museum Adds Must-See Events, New Exhibits, and Extended Hours During Balloon Fiesta
Annular eclipse viewing event, artist talks, craft cocktails, and more on tap October 7-15.
Mayor’s Office Appoints new Chief of Staff
Veronica Martinez brings public and private sector leadership experience to the role.
An Event to Eclipse all Others at the Balloon Museum Celebrates Celestial Sensation
Annular eclipse takes path over Albuquerque skies on Oct. 14.
Casa San Ysidro Presents Harvest Festival 2023
2-day celebration highlights the living traditions of New Mexico with the Village of Corrales,
APD arrests 2 men for murder of 11-year-old Froylan Villegas in case of mistaken identity
Update on homicide case
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Sends Letter to Governor Newsom Encouraging Support of Repealing Anti-Cruising Laws
AB 436 proposes removing the ability for a local government to adopt rules and regulations on cruising in California.
Albuquerque Economic Development Department Recognized with Six Prestigious International Awards
Awards highlight efforts in workforce development, small business support, and film.
City Outlines Strategies to Increase Affordable Housing
Zoning changes, funding requests and new programs to add units faster.
Blues Night on Civic Plaza Ready to Hit All the Right Notes in Downtown Albuquerque
Charlie Musselwhite headlines free concert featuring local and national talent .
City Councilor Klarissa Peña Attends Blessing Honoring Kee Thompson
Kee Thompson and Allison Gorman were murdered at Central and 60th Street in 2014.
City Councilors Urge State Legislative Action for Public Safety and Behavioral Health, and Affirm Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms
The bills will be heard for final action at the October 2, 2023 City Council Meeting.
City creates new departments of Health, Housing & Homelessness, Youth & Family Services
Reorganization of the third-largest department ensures major priorities remain elevated
City creates new departments of Youth & Family Services, Health, Housing & Homelessness
Reorganization of the third-largest department ensures major priorities remain elevated
Episode 2 of City's Public Art Podcast Series, Take Another Look, Released
Listen to the second episode of Take Another Look: "The History of the City's Public Art Program."
Mayor Keller, APD Chief Medina Outline Requests for State Assistance to Combat Crime
Calls on leaders to listen to police, victim and justice system needs.
Mayor Keller, APD Chief Medina outline requests for state assistance to combat crime
Calls on leaders to listen to police, victim and justice system needs
Albuquerque Museum Presents O’Keeffe and Moore
An exhibition featuring iconic paintings and sculptures by Georgia O’Keeffe and Henry Moore.
SATURDAY: Downtown to Shine with Concert on Central
Burque Live series continues to activate downtown, and create safe, affordable fun. Mayor Keller to Join GZA for Youth Chess Tournament.
Nortesur by Luis Fitch on View at South Broadway Cultural Center
Exhibit explores the intermingling socio-economic, geopolitics, climate change, and friction between Mexico and the U.S.
Storefront Activation Grant Program to Support Revitalization of Iconic Downtown Building
Funds will help local favorite Ex Novo expand into Downtown Core