City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
Bernalillo County Extention Master Composters: Compost Matters
Free in-person and online composting classes available.
Albuquerque Economy Showing Remarkable Growth, August GRT Data Just Released
Fiscal Year 2021 closed out by exceeding estimates, growth in first two months of Fiscal Year 2022 exceed same months in last two years
Climate Crisis: A New Mexico Virtual Film Festival to Air on Public Access
Films and conversations to address climate disruption in the Southwest.
47 Officers Graduate APD’s 124th Cadet Class
Additional officers bring the department’s total sworn to 945
Mayor Keller's Twenty-Fourth Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus
View Mayor Keller's Twenty-Fourth Declaration of Emergency Procedures & Assistance Due to Novel Coronavirus.
Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers Ups Reward for Homicides
The Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers has increased its reward for information regarding homicides. Formerly, the reward was up to $1,000 but has since been changed to up to $2,500.
APD Warns Residents of Alarming Scam
The Albuquerque Police Department is warning residents of scam that has recently targeted individuals in the city. Other agencies across the nation have investigated similar schemes called the “You’re Next” scam.
APD provides update on fatal crash
On Thursday October 21st 2021, at approximately 4:26a.m., a two vehicle fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Avenida Cesar Chavez and the southbound Interstate 25 off-ramp.
City Launches New Mobile Air Quality Monitoring Trailer
New monitoring trailer will collect localized air quality data starting in the San Jose neighborhood
APD Continues to Combat Road Rage and Illegal Street Racing
Encourages the public to follow safety tips to avoid confrontation on roadways
Clean Cars New Mexico: Public Meeting #3
This meeting is hosted by the NMED Environmental Protection Division and the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 4-6PM.
Visitor Center Tower Temporarily Closed
Attention: Visitor Center Tower Closed Temporarily starting 10-19-2021
City Councilor Brook Bassan Asks for Support of APS Bonds at Municipal Election
Albuquerque Public Schools has GO Bonds and Mill Levy proposals on the ballot.
Albuquerque’s Economy Showing Impressive Growth from Recovery Efforts
Ranks as a ‘Best Run City,’ gains in key recovery indicators, including GRT, construction, wages
Mayor Keller and ABQ BioPark Mark Completion of First Phase of Zoo's Asia Exhibit
Elephant overlook to open to the public soon for families to enjoy.
ART station upgrades begin to increase safety, construct shelters
Construction on the ART station located at Central Avenue and San Pedro Drive kicks off a series of upgrades to several of the city’s existing platforms.
APD and Community Partners launch ‘Speak Up, It’s Ok’ Campaign
The Albuquerque Police Department in conjunction with New Mexico State Police, the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office and the All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center have launched the ‘Speak Up, It’s Ok’ campaign to raise awareness about child abuse.
Mayor Tim Keller, City Council President Borrego and Community Members Announce Cibola Loop Multigenerational Center
Department of Senior Affairs to add new multigenerational center in Northwest Quadrant of ABQ
Mayor Keller Signs Mobile Speed Enforcement Legislation to Reduce Dangerous Driving on Albuquerque Streets
Mobile technology will be placed in high-risk areas, provide unbiased enforcement
APD arrests six repeat offenders during Harbor Freight shoplifting operation
APD’s Organized Crime Unit in conjunction with the Attorney General’s Office conducted a three-day operation at a local retailer that resulted in the arrests of six repeat offenders.