City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
Councilor Grout and Albuquerque Department of Youth and Family Services' Multicultural Arts Festival 2024 a Huge Success
This colorful weekend celebration featured over 40 artisans displaying and selling wares, international music, dance performances, and cultural foods.
APD Meets DOJ Reform Requirements
Department in “full and effective compliance” after 9 years of reform.
Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is a Blue Star Museum
Balloon Museum to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer.
City Promoting Mental Health Awareness Month
Annual Walk, Support groups, and Meditation Classes available
City Hires New Director for Equity and Inclusion
The City of Albuquerque has hired Sonya Lara as the Director of Equity and Inclusion.
Pinning Ceremony Honors AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteers
Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions recognized for years of service
Notice of Possible Quorum 05-14-2024 Citizen Police Academy
CIVILIAN POLICE OVERSIGHT ADVISORY BOARD NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM
APD unveils remodeled Family Advocacy Center lobby
New space a safe haven for victims and survivors of crime
APD Announces Expansion of ShotSpotter in Uptown Area
Mayor Keller and Chief Medina announced the expansion of ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in the Uptown area.
Proposed Charter Changes Threaten Efficiency and Integrity of City Government
Changes would erase critical checks and balances, remove safeguards for corruption and patronage
Councilor Dan Champine adds $3 million for new APD Helicopter
City Council forwards GRT Improvement Revenue Bonds to Mayor’s office
Save the Date: 4th Annual Vehicle for Change Conference and Albuquerque Lowrider Supershow from May 30 to June 2, 2024
Both events are celebrating lowriding culture as a “vehicle for change.”
28 of 75 guns recovered in April linked to other gun crimes
APD utilizing ballistic technology to aid investigations
City Hosts Small Business Resource Fair to Help Entrepreneurs Thrive
More than 30 organizations will be on hand to offer expertise and guidance
City Receives $1.7 Million to Continue Helping Families Make Sustainability Upgrades
The City Council approved the measure sponsored by Albuquerque District 7 City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, providing $100k a year for the project since its beginning, giving assistance and technical help for limited-income New Mexicans who experience high energy burden in their households.
City Adopts Updated Food Safety Ordinance
Updated ordinance unifies existing rules, simplifies processes for businesses
Honoring History at Ruth Adams Health & Social Service Center
Re-named center will continue to provide critical resources to the community
Register for the Public Library’s Free Summer Reading Program
Avoid the summer slide and win fun prizes along the way,
2024 FAI Ballooning Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Induction ceremony will take place at the Balloon Museum in October.
Albuquerque Museum Presents "Focus on Youth"
High school photographers and filmmakers from APS featured in a group exhibition.
Notice of Possible Quorum 05-09-2024 Citizen Police Academy
CIVILIAN POLICE OVERSIGHT ADVISORY BOARD NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM
City Receives $1.7 Million to Continue Helping Families Make Sustainability Upgrades
City program helps frontline communities save on energy costs
Arts and Culture Department Presenation from Committee of the Whole Meeting
Department's budget presentation with question and answer period.
City Councilor Klarissa Peña, City Officials, and the Guardians of the Children Unveil the Ken Sanchez Community Pillar on Civic Plaza
Late law-maker’s life of public service honored.
Notice of Possible Quorum 05-07-2024 Citizen Police Academy
CIVILIAN POLICE OVERSIGHT ADVISORY BOARD NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM
APD now has 82 Police Service Aides
Stellar class of 24 graduates add to pipeline of future officers
APD releases details of Officer-Involved Shooting on West Side
The Albuquerque Police Department released details of an officer-involved shooting that took place on March 30, 2024, at 717 59th St., N.W.
AFR Dedicates Three New Fire Engines with Traditional Push-in Ceremonies
New Mexico’s largest and busiest fire department gets needed upgrade in apparatus.
APD releases episode 8 of Duke City Case Files
The Albuquerque Police Department has released its 8th episode of the Duke City Case Files, a video series created to help garner tips in unsolved homicides.