City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
APD investigating fatal shooting in SE Area Command
APD’s Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting death in Southeast Albuquerque.
ABQ BioPark Announces Winter Hours
Facilities closed Mondays, Garden and Aquarium have modified schedules.
City Offers Free Holiday Parking
Free parking will be along Central in Nob Hill and Downtown, as well as in Old Town.
APD Seeks Public Assistance in Identifying Human Remains found in 1996
The Albuquerque Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a young female whose remains were found 26 years ago.
Gun Crime and Officer Retention in Spotlight as Metro Crime Initiative Gears up for 2023
First round of crime fighting bills and new support for needed court programs announced
City Council Passes Ground-Breaking Resolution to Save Animals from Laboratory Research
Councilor Fiebelkorn’s successful bill directs Animal Welfare to donate tissue from spay and neuter clinics to UNM for biomedical research.
Mayor’s Office Reorganizes Leadership
Changes fill key needs throughout the City and within the Mayor’s office .
Statement: Albuquerque Moves to Prevent Pedestrian Deaths on Highspeed Roads
Policy will help mitigate pedestrian use of dangerous narrow medians.
ABQ RIDE’s Annual Luminaria Tour Returns for its 57th Year
City continues Christmas Eve tradition with a family friendly event unique to Albuquerque.
ABQ RIDE Increases Pay for New Drivers
City works to recruit more drivers with competitive pay, training, and benefits.
Special Procedures for November 21, 2022, City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.
Shop Small, Love Local
City and community leaders join forces to promote local holiday shopping and events.
More Than Just Another Holiday Craft Fair
Ageless Artisan Craft Fair serves as an economic driver for local older artists.
Prolific Auto Theft Offender arrested with homicide suspect following SWAT Activation
The Albuquerque Police Department’s Auto Theft Unit arrested Christopher Campos, 33, on five felony warrants.
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Will Not Be Collected on Thanksgiving
Customers who are regularly scheduled for service on Thursdays should put their trash and recycling at the curb for collection on Friday.
Downtown Vacancies the Focus of Second Round of Storefront Grants
$750,000 in City funding available to eligible businesses
Old Town Holiday Stroll Honors Albuquerque Tradition With Added Surprises
Longtime tree lighting event continues with shopping, entertainment, and more.
City Reflecting on Summer Successes
City’s summer youth programs serve over 37,000 children in 2022.