City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
Shelter Pets Need Gifts Too: Countdown Begins for “Operation Silent Night”
Only 19 days left to bring holiday cheer to Albuquerque’s shelter pets
CABQ and State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya, CABQ to Host Financial Empowerment Summit in Albuquerque
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office, in partnership and collaboration with the City of Albuquerque Office of Financial Empowerment, BankOn Burque, The Education Plan (529), and the Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico (PERA) SmartSave Deferred Compensation Plan, is thrilled to announce the continuation of its Financial Empowerment Summit event series.
City Finalizes Development Agreement for Major Reuse of Park Central Tower
Long-vacant 10-story tower to become 110 new homes, including 41 affordable units
Mayor Keller Tours Boxabl Units as City Pushes Forward on Rapid Housing Solutions
Prefabricated Casitas offer a fast, affordable way to activate unused land and expand housing options
City Announces New Leadership in Public Art Program
Michael Ogilvie brings fresh expertise to advance key initiatives .
523 People Connected to Safe Shelter as ACS Ramps Up Winter Response
ACS’s Emergency Overnight Shelter Transportation delivers essential support in providing critical lifeline to shelter
Athletes Step Up to Spread Holiday Cheer
Parks & Recreation Department collects a mountain of gifts for Toys for Tots.
South Broadway Cultural Center Honors Our Lady of Guadalupe
Art exhibition features community altar by Los Guadalupanos.
Space Infrastructure Startup Mantis Space Selects Albuquerque for Headquarters and Manufacturing Hub
Mantis Space's facility will create more than 200 high-wage jobs and generate over $480 million in economic impact
Albuquerque Recognized Nationally and Internationally as a Top Travel Destination for 2026
Global travel authorities spotlight Duke City for culture, affordability, and one-of-a-kind experiences
City Finalizes Development Agreement for Major Reuse of Park Central Tower
Long-vacant 10-story tower to become 110 new homes, including 41 affordable units
New Crestview Bluff Park Project Moves Albuquerque Forward
City Delivering on commitments to expand park access throught the 10-Minute Walk Initiative
Free Transit Options for Everyone!
City hosts field trip to show older adults how easy it is to get around Albuquerque
City Advances New Gateway Young Adult Housing & Treatment Navigation Center to Support 18–25-Year-Olds Transitioning Into Adulthood
The new campus will specifically support unhoused young adults ages 18–25, providing a safe place to land and the wrap-around tools they need as they move from adolescence into adulthood.
City Donates Vehicle to Support Portales Animal Services
A collaborative effort to strengthen regional animal welfare and community safety
Mayor Keller Legalizes Neighborhood Markets
New rule strengthens local food economy and food accessibility for families.
The Future of ABQ RIDE Is Arriving
ABQ RIDE Forward will bring better and more reliable bus service to Albuquerque.
APD Turns the Tide on Auto Theft: From 10,000 Stolen Cars a Year in 2016 to Fewer Than 4,000 in 2025
City on pace to move off the national Top 10 auto-theft list as new crime-fighting tools show major impact.
Albuquerque City Council Approves $2 Million for Parks Turf & Grass Restoration
Emergency Parks Grass and Turf Replacement resolution addresses the decline of neighborhood parks across the City since Mayor Tim Keller reduced the parks budget by approximately $1 million for 2025-2026.
Celebrate, Give, and Stay Cozy: Albuquerque’s Winter Break Programs Bring Families Together
City hosts holiday events for the family and all-day youth and teen programs
Senior Animal Care Spotlight: Maya the Jaguar!
Learn more about Maya and her senior care and enrichment in this video!
BUGarium to Close for Renovations Beginning Dec. 1
After millions of guests and nearly two decades of service, it’s time for a refresh!
ACS Violence Intervention Program Helps Gun Violence Survivor Begin Path to Healing
ACS's HBVIP team gives survivors of violence a new outlook
ABQ BioPark Releases Over 44,000 Endangered Silvery Minnows into Rio Grande
The BioPark’s Aquatic Conservation Facility is making waves in local conservation!
Notice of Public Meeting: Boundary Committee Public Meeting, Dec. 4
The goals of the committee are to provide a forum to discuss complex boundary issues City/County boundary areas and to: 1. Study and advice member agencies on best practices to provide effective services 2. Receive new testimony from residents of the boundary areas as to how infrastructure deficiencies and service delivery issues impact homes, neighborhoods and businesses 3. Propose plans and processes to improve infrastructure and service delivery 4. Evaluate and recommend areas for possible land swaps and annexations to improve service
APD Continues Largest Officer Hiring Push in a Generation
736 officers hired during Keller Administration, 10 cadets in current class from out of state.
Luminaria Tour Tickets LIVE on Black Friday
Christmas Eve tradition returns for its 60th year in the Country Club area.
