City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
Mayor Keller Announces New Hires
New hires will support departments and drive community initiatives.
City Announces Freedom Fourth Event and Fire Safety
City Officials Announce details for the annual Freedom Fourth celebration and firework safety tips amid drought season
City Targeting Retail Crime and Transit Safety
APD creates new transit safety division, adds cameras and retail crime operations
Albuquerque Museum Presents Dictators and the Disappeared: Democracy Lost and Restored
An exhibition exploring the response to political unrest in Latin America.
Albuquerque Announces Sister City Partnership with Kharkiv, Ukraine
Relationship will foster mutual support, promote humanitarian outreach and assistance.
Trash, Recycling, and Large Items Will Be Collected on Independence Day
Customers who are regularly scheduled for service on Tuesdays should put their trash and recycling at the curb for collection.
APD Clears Over 2,000 Felony Warrants
Operations expanding to get more violent offenders off the streets
Lindsay Ell Headlines Family Friendly Freedom 4th
Free event features the state's brightest fireworks show, food & drink, local performers, and more.
Hundreds Turn Out for Event Celebrating Refugees
Community and City plan World Refugee Day celebration held on Civic Plaza
2023 Mayor’s Creative Youth Corps Announced
Local youth to spend six-weeks exploring arts-based leadership opportunities
Mayor Keller and First Lady Kistin Keller Recognize Albuquerque’s Outstanding Volunteers
Mayor’s Day of Volunteer Recognition honors six awardees.
City Breaks Ground on New Multigenerational Center in Santa Barbara-Martineztown
Much anticipated new center will soon provide youth and senior programs
Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department to Provide Free Spay/Neuter for Cats
Residents of Albuquerque only.
More Places to Help Reunite Missing Pets
City expands microchip scanners to 34 locations across Albuquerque
Mayor Keller Announces Key Leadership Hires for Albuquerque Community Safety Department
Deputy Directors to lead Field Response and Violence Prevention and Intervention
Albuquerque Recognized as a National Leader in Early Childhood Workforce Development
City hosted National League of Cities’ Early Childhood Success meeting on the heels of constitutional amendment to invest in early childhood education
City Crosses Major Milestone: 1000th Person Housed out of Family Program
Family Housing Navigation Center has helped 1005 people regain permanent housing, same program will be used at Gateway
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Graduates 100th Cadet Class
26 cadets graduated from Albuquerque Fire Rescue's 18 Week Academy.
AFR Celebrates 100th Cadet Class with Memorial Run
Graduates of the 100th Cadet Class, current members and retirees memorialized the occasion with a run from AFR's Academy to Civic Plaza.
City Dedicates “Vision Zero” Mural at Expo New Mexico
Andrew Fearnside’s new community mural encourages cautious driving .