City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque Fire Station 7 Dedicated to Late City Councilor Ken Sanchez
Councilor Ken Sanchez passed away in early 2020 and was instrumental in building Fire Station 7.
Traffic Alert: Broadway Complete Closure
Broadway Blvd. Complete Closure from Lomas Blvd. to Mountain Rd.
City Announces Additional Spots for Some of its Youth Summer Programs
1000 new swimming lesson spots, plus availability at community centers and adventure camp.
ABQ BioPark Expecting a Baby Hippo
Mom Karen trained to participate in an ultrasound and is nearing her due date.
Southside Water Reclamation Plant, 4201 Second St SW
Issuance of Air Quality Emergency Construction Permit #3347-EP to the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority
Health Alert for Bernalillo County for Elevated Ozone Levels
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to elevated ozone levels. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity.
APD releases Duke City Case Files: Episode 2
The Albuquerque Police Department has release the second episode of the Duke City Case Files, a video series highlighting homicide investigations.
06-23-2021 - 21-108 - Citywide Purchase and Travel Card Usage
The objective of the audit was to determine whether the Department of Finance and Administration Services has a framework in place to effectively administer, manage, and monitor purchase card (P-card) and travel card (T-card) usage.
04-28-2021 - 21-104 - Department of Family & Community Services - Heading Home Contract Audit
The Office of Internal Audit conducted contract compliance audits of the City of Albuquerque's contracts with Heading Home. Heading Home is a local non-profit organization that provides emergency housing, permanent supportive housing services and prioritized street outreach to people experiencing homelessness.
03-11-2021 - 21-101 Transit Department - Lamar Advertising Targeted Revenue Sources Audit
The Office of Internal Audit conducted an audit of the City of Albuquerque's Transit Department's revenue generating contract with Lamar Advertising Company. The audit objective was to determine whether Lamar Advertising substantially complied with the performance, reporting, payment and other related key provisions of its contract with the City
03-11-2021 - 21-103 Animal Welfare Department - Street Cat Hub, Inc. City Vendor Audit
The Office of Internal Audit conducted a performance audit of the City of Albuquerque's Animal Welfare Department contract with Street Cat Hub, Inc. (SCH). Under this contract, SCH is to provide trap/neuter/return (TNR) services for the City's community cat population. The audit objective was to determine whether SCH complied with the contract's key provision.
03-11-2021 - 21-105 - Contract Audit - Department of Municipal Development Parks and Recreation Department - Morrow Reardon Wilkinson Miller, LTD
The Office of Internal Audit conducted contract compliance audits of the City of Albuquerque's use of the landscape architecture vendor, Morrow Reardon Wilkinson and Miller, LTD (MRWM). MRWM is a local full-service design firm, which offers landscape planning, complete design and design production, irrigation design, and site observation services during construction.
City Council President Cynthia D. Borrego And Parks and Recreation Director David Simon Announce Sierra Vista Pool Improvements
Improvements include restored slides.
Live Music Returns to the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden this Week
Garden Sounds to showcase local musicians
Music Filled Weekends in Old Town Return
Summertime in Old Town free concert series features live, local music
Lawrence Rael, COO for the City of Albuquerque Reads on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel
Lavender Libros is a Children’s Book Reading Program by local government and community members.
Health Alert for Bernalillo County for Elevated Ozone Levels
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to elevated ozone levels. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity.
City of Albuquerque Awarded $3.95 Million COVID-19 Health Literacy Grant
Funds effort to improve public health equity, reduce barriers to access
Mayor Keller, AARP Partner for Age-Friendly Designation While Unveiling New Fitness Center Addition at Palo Duro
Helps ensure a livable community for seniors to thrive in ABQ.
City Launches Community Energy Efficiency Project with Prosperity Works, Energy Works and Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
Home retrofits to help International District residents receive support to increase environmental justice
Mayor Keller's Twentieth Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus
View Mayor Keller's Twentieth Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus.
Mayor Keller's Twenty-First Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus
View Mayor Keller's Twentieth Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus.
APD Names Promotions to Deputy Chief Leadership Positions
Chief Harold Medina announced two new deputy chiefs who are joining APD’s leadership team. Additionally, Deputy Chief Eric Garcia will now be using his experience to oversee different units within the department.