City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
Community Planning Assessments to Continue through August
Next Focus Groups Start Monday, April 19/A New Way of Engaging Communities in Long Range Planning
City and Community to Map Urban Heat Island Inequities
Data from the project will provide a roadmap to alleviate climate disparities
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to blowing dust.
Health Alert For Blowing Dust
City and Partners Vaccinating Unsheltered Community Members
222 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at WEHC and Wellness Hotels; more events planned.
Metro 15 Offender Arrested
Metro 15 offender, Jesus Garcia, 20, has been arrested for an active felony warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
AFR Fire Chief Paul Dow Announces Retirement after Decades of Service, Fire Marshal Gene Gallegos to Step In As Interim Fire Chief
Chief Paul Dow announces his retirement after serving the community for over 24 years.
APD arrests 59 offenders in 30th Anti-Crime Operation
Operation results in 4 firearms, and 6 stolen vehicles recovered.
City of Albuquerque Moves to Next Phase for Gateway Center
Steps to activate Gibson Medical Center as a health hub with existing and new service providers, take input from surrounding neighborhoods and businesses.
Mayor Keller, Local Legislators Highlight Major Capital Investment in Albuquerque
$190 million to help make neighborhoods safer, provide services to unhoused, support first responders.
Call for Volunteers: Registration Open for One Albuquerque Cleanup Month-- Just In Time for Earth Day
This year’s expanded cleanup event looking for participants to get involved.
Mayor Keller and APD Chief Medina Issue Statements on “Proud Boys” Rallies, Condemn White Supremacy
Mayor Tim Keller and Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina issued the following statements ahead of “Proud Boys” rallies.
Sept. 16, 2021 Community Hall Newsletter
This week Mayor Tim Mayor Keller announced: Mayor Keller Rolls Out “ABQ at Home” Initiative; Mayor’s Metro Crime Initiative Concludes Final Session, “Calling in backup: Career Pipelines” as Communities Grapple with Staffing and Morale Issues; Over $4 Million Available to Communities Overlooked by Federal Stimulus; Small Business and Entrepreneurial Recovery Grants; Sign up for the Fall Cleanup, Company’s Comin’!; and Work for the City You Love.
April 9, 2021 Community Hall Newsletter
This week Mayor Tim Mayor Keller announced: Gibson Medical Center; Acquisition of Poole Property; Emergency Rental Assistance Available; Registration for Summer Youth Programming; comfort dog, Graham; citywide Speeding and Racing Operations; Rally to Stop Hate and Bias; 123rd Cadet Class graduates; Infrastructure Investments; Proposed Recovery Budget; and Improved Crosswalks.
April 30, 2021 Community Hall Newsletter
This week Mayor Tim Mayor Keller announced: Albuquerque Community Safety Department Leadership; City’s new 2021 Climate Action Plan; Expansion of APD Southeast Command; Summer Youth Programs Catalog; Completion of Major Upgrades to North Domingo Baca Multi-Generational Center; Green Waste Cleanup; Job Training Abq. On Track to Quadruple Participation in 2021; City Improving Access to Mesa Del Sol; and Economic Development Projects Supporting Bueno Foods and Affordable Solar Move Forward.
June 30, 2021 Community Hall Newsletter
This week Mayor Tim Mayor Keller announced: Reopening July 1, 2021; Visit One of Many Public Facilities to Cool Down; Fourth of July Events; Summer Adventure Camps at Balloon Fiesta Park are Back!; City of Albuquerque Ribbon Cutting on 18 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Fourth of July Closures; Black Community Investment Fund; City of Albuquerque launches Nob Hill-University Public Safety ECHO; and THRIVE 21 Recovery Plan Outlines Six Strategies for Prosperity.
July 27, 2021 Community Hall Newsletter
This week Mayor Tim Mayor Keller announced: Reopening July 1, 2021; Visit One of Many Public Facilities to Cool Down; Fourth of July Events; Summer Adventure Camps at Balloon Fiesta Park are Back!; City of Albuquerque Ribbon Cutting on 18 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Fourth of July Closures; Black Community Investment Fund; City of Albuquerque launches Nob Hill-University Public Safety ECHO; and THRIVE 21 Recovery Plan Outlines Six Strategies for Prosperity.
May 28, 2021 Community Hall Newsletter
We’d like to get your thoughts on adult-use cannabis and a proposed Gas Tax increase if you have a moment.
May 26, 2021 Community Hall Newsletter
This week Mayor Tim Mayor Keller announced: Updated Mask Guidance; Memorial Day Holiday Information; “reHIRE ABQ” Job Fair; City of Albuquerque Seeks Artist Proposals; and Walk-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic.
City of Albuquerque Acquires Gibson Medical Center, Cornerstone of Gateway Shelter Network
Keller administration makes largest capital investment in housing security in the city’s history
City and State Boost Bueno Foods Expansion with IRB, LEDA Investments
70-year-old homegrown business will add 25,000 sq.ft., 80-100 construction jobs, and 50 full time jobs
City of Albuquerque Opens Registration for Summer Youth Programming
Registration for summer programs will open throughout April and May.