City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
Locals Only! Westside Summerfest to Feature Popular Bands in the Area on August 5
Free family friendly event includes music, an artisan market, free activities for kids, and more.
City’s Office of Equity & Inclusion Celebrates Five Years of Impact
Office’s history and accomplishments highlighted at open house
ABQ BioPark releases three Rio Grande cooters near Carlsbad, New Mexico
A collaborative conservation effort led to the planned release of the turtles hatched at the BioPark Zoo.
Albuquerque Rail Trail: A Vision Unveiled
Local and world-renowned architect Antoine Predock shares artistic design vision for Rail Trail
Registration Opens for City’s Before and After School Programs
Programs for children 0 to 8th grade available.
City Welcomes Public to Open Air Gallery on Civic Plaza
Organized by the Department of Arts & Culture, the gallery features 13 Indigenous comic book artists from around the world.
Take Me Out to Los Altos
Sports tourism anchor will bring tournaments, revitalization to area as Phase I renovations to park are completed.
City Shifts Landfill and Waste Collection Hours Due to Heat Wave
Excessive heat prompts Solid Waste Department to make temporary adjustments for the health and safety of employees.
Application Deadline Approaching: City Announces Continuation of Resiliency Residency
Artists to benefit from new round of program developed by City’s Urban Enhancement Trust Fund.
Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC), Bldg. 20202
KAFB requests a new air quality permit for an emergency generator for the BDOC.
City Extends Sprinkler Play for Families Due to Heat Wave
Parks and Rec offers sprinkler play at designated parks throughout the city to help ease the triple digit heat
Tech Event Geared Towards Albuquerque Seniors Wins National Award
City’s 50+ Senior Tech Fair receives award from National Council on Aging
Discover the Magic of Science and Art at the Balloon Museum’s Free S.T.E.A.M. Night with Circo Globo
Family friendly event is free on July 22.
Outta Sight Exhibition Featuring Street Artists Opens at South Broadway Cultural Center
Exhibition and reception on July 20 is free and open to the public.
Parks and Recreation Announces Weekend ‘Operation Cooldown’
City extends splashpad hours, discounts pool fees, offers sprinkler runs and other resources.
Albuquerque Museum Seeks Museum Guides
Volunteer program provides valuable connection between museum visitors and its collection.