City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
Operation Silent Night Collects Comfort Gifts for Shelter Animals
Donations accepted through December 31
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.
APD Provides Updates on two Crashes
On November 17, 2021 at approximately 6:00 p.m. the Motors Unit was called out to a fatal crash located at Central Avenue and Rhode Island Street.
Festoon Lighting Project on Central Avenue Bridge Over Rio Grande River Complete
Lighting project was funded by City Councilor Klarissa Peña’s Set-Aside funds.
Mayor Keller and Community Leaders Break Ground on Downtown Marquette Crossing
Nearly $800,000 investment to connect east and west downtown begins the Rail Trail revitalization
CABQ Native Leaders Host Indigenous Life Celebration
Community comes together to honor Native American Heritage Month
Christmas Holiday Information: 2021
In observance of the Christmas holiday, many City offices and programs will be closed Dec. 24 and 25, 2021.
New Year's Holiday Information: 2021-2022
In observance of the New Year's holiday, many City offices and programs will be closed Dec. 31, 2021 and Jan. 1, 2022.
Special Procedures for November 15, 2021 City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.
NSSF, Area Leaders Launch "Project ChildSafe Albuquerque" Firearm Safety Initiative
City Councilors Brook Bassan and Klarissa Peña help launch the program.
ABQ BioPark continues to earn prestigious AZA accreditation
Certification places ABQ BioPark among nation’s best zoos and aquariums
City Councilors Host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Hosted by City Councilor Klarissa Peña, City Councilor Lan Sena, and Council President Cynthia Borrego, and the West Central Community Development Group WCCDG).
Health Alert for Bernalillo County for Blowing Dust
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to blowing dust. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity.
City Offers Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Event promotes waste reduction and proper reuse of materials in honor of America Recycles Day.
Solid Waste Management Department Updating Clean and Green Retail Ordinance
Changes to acceptable reusable bags to begin phasing in next month.
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Will be Collected on Veterans Day
Customers who are regularly scheduled for service on Thursdays should put their trash and recycling at the curb for collection.
Leslie Kim, Albuquerque Museum Curator of History Reads on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.