City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
City Councilor Cynthia D. Borrego and Albuquerque Fire Rescue Hand Deliver PPE Kits to District 5 Businesses
Local small businesses will receive these Personal Protection Kits.
Bernalillo County Manager Julie Morgas Baca Reads on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.
City, NMDOH Opens Additional Free COVID-19 Testing Site in Nob Hill Today
Testing available at the former Kelly’s Brew Pub patio
Mayor Tim Keller Expands Free Wireless Internet Access Options Across the City
Partnerships between Department of Technology and Innovation and Albuquerque Housing Authority improves digital equity with public, outdoor WiFi at parks and neighborhoods.
City of Albuquerque Directs $250,000 in CARES Funds to Non-Profits Serving Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Local groups face intense pressure due to pandemic
APD Arrests 62 Offenders in 14th Anti-Crime Operation
Operation Results in 11 firearms, 11 stolen vehicles recovered.
New Westside Emergency Housing Center Bus Route
New route in Southeast Albuquerque provides additional opportunity for individuals in the International District to seek shelter.
APD Interim Chief Medina Strengthens Homicide Unit
The additional support for the Homicide Unit, which also includes civilian staff and assistance from Cold Case detectives, will help APD address the homicide caseload.
City Outlines Expanded Services for Residents Experiencing Homelessness
In response to the public health crisis, the City has ramped up its measures to help the most vulnerable
APD Highlights Successful Operations Targeting Speeding, Racing and loud Mufflers
Results in 728 speeding citations, 1,563 moving violations.
Albuquerque Named a Silver–Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
The League of American Bicyclists honored the efforts of the City of Albuquerque to build better places for people to bike with a silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award.
City Gives Updates on Enforcement, Vaccine Distribution, and Expanded Testing Availability
Testing available in every corner of the city, key to Metro Area getting to yellow, green tiers
Idalia Lechuga-Tena Reads on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.
Mayor Re-Commits to Paris Agreement to Tackle Climate Change
‘We Are Still In’ statement calls for immediate federal action on climate change
City Conducts First Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Over a Decade to Inform Climate Efforts
Study of past 10 years finds on-road transportation, commercial buildings lead contributors of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere
APD and Crime Stoppers holds its 26th Annual Cops For Kids Event
The Albuquerque Police Department and Crime Stoppers held its 26th annual Cops for Kids event this weekend for 100 families and 157 kids.
APD Arrests 42 Offenders in 13th Anti-Crime Operation
Operation Results in 10 firearms, 5 stolen vehicles recovered.
Community Gets First Look at City of Albuquerque Support Annex
City hosts virtual tour of newly renovated building and introduces programs housed there.
City Website, Main Entry Point to City Services and Information, Gets User-Friendly Re-Design
More functionality, intuitive use, consistency for site that receives more that 10 million hits a year
APD Highlights Results of Anti-Crime Operations and VIP Program
Albuquerque is one of only two cities not to experience major crime spike during pandemic.
APD Highlights Updated Metro 15 List
The Albuquerque Police Department released an updated Metro 15 list after consulting with the District Attorney’s Office to identify wanted offenders.
Botanic Garden Night Hours FAQ
Learn more about our night hours at the garden, which will run from Dec. 12, 2020 - Jan. 17, 2021.