City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
City Council Passes R-25-180: Albuquerque Expands Community Safety and Substance Use Recovery Services with $2.9M Investment
Funding Supports Recovery, Housing Stability, and Dignified Crisis Response
“Stories of Us” Honors Balloon Fiesta Co-Founder Tom Rutherford
City dedicates upper decks of Balloon Fiesta Park Golf and Event Center in his name.
Crafters and DIYers: Help Shelter Pets From the Comfort of Home
Join the Animal Welfare Department movement to enrich shelter pets’ lives
ABQ RIDE Connect Onboards New App
Soon microtransit riders can book free rides and track vans on ABQ RIDE GO! app.
Albuquerque Community Safety Expands School-Based Violence Intervention Program to Del Norte High School
Fourth high school joins mentorship program supporting students impacted by violence and trauma
Albuquerque Community Safety Makes Citywide Impact with Proactive Life-Changing Outreach
ACS Connect to Care connects people to care, housing, and hope
Albuquerque Community Safety Launches Weekly 12-Step Meeting at New Trauma Recovery Center
Peer-led meetings offer connection and support for those navigating addiction and recovery
Lot Reimagined Turns Waiting Into Doing
Mayor Keller and MRA open vacant lots for community-led activation while long-term redevelopment advances
Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers Partners with UNM Sustainability Studies Researchers and International District Food Experts to Co-Host International District Food Systems Kickoff Event
Community kicks off collaborative effort to address food insecurity in the District.
Environmental Health Department Enforces Ban of Kratom Sales
Dangerous and unregulated products are a risk especially among young people.
New Options for Faster Construction Permits
City Introduces Third-Party Plan Review and Express Permitting System to Streamline Processes.
Lebanon and Beyond Garden Now Open at the ABQ BioPark
Enjoy a new space for reflection, discovery, and connection at the Botanic Garden.
City Administration Proposes Traffic Code Updates to Improve Roadway Safety
Bill designed to address recent bike deaths.
Family-Friendly Balloon Museum Events During Balloon Fiesta
Museum celebrates two decades of dazzling visitors.
ABQ BioPark to Host Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
The event will be the first of its kind at the BioPark, and will debut at the BioPark Zoo.
City Celebrates New Sports Fields in Westgate
Nearly 4.8 acres of turf to support youth sports in Southwest Albuquerque.
UPDATE: City, New Mexico United Advance Toward Stadium
City and New Mexico United highlight next steps towards soccer stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park.
City of Albuquerque Achieves Significant Improvements in Permitting
Slashed Wait Times, Eliminated Backlogs, and Faster Service for Businesses and Residents.
City Aims to Create 1,000 Jobs
Campaign for Growth invests in small businesses and workforce to fuel long-term prosperity
Albuquerque Opens First Trauma Recovery Center in New Mexico
A place for healing, safety, and community support
ABQ RIDE Wrangles Morale and Friendly Competition
City celebrates transit employees at annual staff Bus Roadeo.
New Real Property Manager joins DMD
Damon Bader joins the city with a strong business and real estate background
City Opens Southwest Safety Center to Better Serve West Side Families
Mayor Tim Keller, the City of Albuquerque’s Public Safety leaders and other local leaders gathered to announce the grand opening of the Southwest Safety Center, a first of its kind
Mayor Keller Signs Legislation Helping Clear the Way for $1 Billion Pacific Fusion Campus to Albuquerque
Project anchors advanced energy leadership, creating 200 jobs and hundreds more in construction
City Council Committee Unanimously Advances Memorial Supporting Public Lands
Council measure underscores the value of Albuquerque’s cultural heritage and historic lands.
Two City Programs Win Statewide Recognition
Job Training Albuquerque and Vitality Works expansion honored at Governor’s Economic Development Conference