Environmental Health Alerts and News
First Detection of West Nile Virus of 2021 in Bernalillo County Mosquitoes
Health officials warn residents to take precautions against mosquito bites
City Holds Briefing on COVID Status in Metro Area, Deterring Delta Variant Impact
City releasing $7.5 million in business aid, requiring masks at indoor City facilities
City Premiers ‘Vaccination from the Misinformation Virus’ Documentary
Documentary addresses vaccine concerns and vaccine’s critical role in public health
City Launches Community Energy Efficiency Project with Prosperity Works, Energy Works and Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
Home retrofits to help International District residents receive support to increase environmental justice
City of Albuquerque Ribbon Cutting on 18 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
New infrastructure nearly doubles the amount of charging stations in the city, increasing ability for greater adoption of electric vehicles
Albuquerque Seeks Volunteers to Map Urban Heat Island Inequities
Volunteer ‘Street Scientists’ to collect data across the city in July on one of the hottest days of the year
City to Resume Clean and Green Retail Ordinance Enforcement August 1
Ordinance curbs the use of single use plastic bags in retail settings
Albuquerque Commits to Cut Emissions in Half by 2030, and Accelerate a Green and Equitable Recovery from COVID-19 pandemic
Mayor Keller joins over 700 mayors around the world in reaffirming a commitment to inclusive climate action ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) this November
Mayor Keller Celebrates Earth Day by Introducing Climate Action Plan
Roadmap of 50 meaningful strategies for sustainable action to combat climate change
City and Community to Map Urban Heat Island Inequities
Data from the project will provide a roadmap to alleviate climate disparities
Keller Administration Will Audit 50 City Facilities to Reduce Energy, Water Use
Partnership with local company could generate up to 25% lower carbon footprint per facility
City Announces Contract for New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
New infrastructure increases access for greater adoption of electric vehicles
Keller Administration Opens Climate Action Plan for Public Comment
Residents can weigh in on recommendations to shape final plan
City Launches Bilingual, Opt-In Emergency Health Alert Notifications
Residents can opt in via text message to receive free real time emergency health alerts
City of ABQ, Bloomberg Philanthropies Extend Climate Partnership Funding
Albuquerque one of 25 cities with access to $70 million in resources and support for climate goals
Mayor Re-Commits to Paris Agreement to Tackle Climate Change
‘We Are Still In’ statement calls for immediate federal action on climate change
City Conducts First Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Over a Decade to Inform Climate Efforts
Study of past 10 years finds on-road transportation, commercial buildings lead contributors of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere
Albuquerque is Top 5 for Climate Change and Sustainability Improvement
ACEEE names Albuquerque among nation’s top 40 in the country
New Red-Yellow-Green Report to Help Public Make COVID-Safe Decisions Around Food Facilities
Weekly report details COVID-safety and food safety inspections carried out by Environmental Health
The Jicarilla Apache Nation, City of Albuquerque, PNM, and proud partners celebrate groundbreaking of a universal solar field
Innovative partnership brings affordable and abundant solar energy to the state
Mayor Keller Releases Results of Climate Action Plan Survey and Climate Task Force
Residents help shape City’s fight against climate change
City Partners with Multiple Agencies to Make Flu Vaccine Easily Accessible
Flu shots will lessen severity of flu symptoms and save hospital resources to fight COVID-19 pandemic
City Partners with Prosperity Works to Boost Underserved Communities Affected by Climate Change
Outreach to help people access resources to increase environmental justice
City of Albuquerque is #3 Solar City Per Capita
Big leap forward over the last year, 29 new projects in two years
City of Albuquerque Awarded Funding For Electric Buses and 24 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Charging stations will be publicly accessible in early 2021
Environmental Health Department Partners With Spectra to Conduct Close to 300 Balloon Fiesta Food Inspections
Daily inspections ensure food safety for public health.
Notice: Outdoor Dining on Public Sidewalks
The City of Albuquerque will delay enforcement of a specific section of the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) as it relates to outdoor dining on public sidewalks.