City News
Official news from the City of Albuquerque
Cerro Colorado Landfill Fire
Information about the fire at the Cerro Colorado Landfill on September 11, 2024.
Ujima Collective Applications Now Open
The Ujima Collective offers training for established companies and start-up’s interested in gaining the skills needed to support a growing team through employment opportunities.
Bringing New Life to a Downtown Parking Garage
City’s Parking Division and Public Art Program celebrate new mural and plant wall.
Stories of Us: City Renames Community Center after Reynaluz Juarez
Whittier Community Center dedicated to longtime advocate, champion of International District
Bridging Boundaries: Albuquerque Hosted Mayor’s Institute on City Design
Session Focused on Finding Creative Solutions to Native Housing.
Annual Mutt Strutt Fundraiser at Altura Park
Altura Park Neighborhood Association hosted the Pet Fair and Community Social benefiting Positive Links.
Barelas Senior Center Celebrates Return of Annual Fiestas
Department of Senior Affairs hosts community event in honor of National Senior Center Month.
APD and FBI utilize genealogy to identify two women whose remains were found in 1994 and 2013
Investigators seeking information into those responsible for their deaths
City Fills Key Role in Equity and Inclusion
Dillon Shije will join as deputy director, continue important work for office and community.
Balloon Museum, PNC Team Up to Support Early Childhood Education and Literacy
PNC Literacy Launch event with First Lady Elizabeth Kistin Keller introduces upgraded Stories in the Sky Book Nook and other initiatives.
City Backed Projects One Step Closer to Bringing More Housing Online
City Council greenlights four key developments, over 300 housing units.
National Group Meets in Albuquerque to Bridge the Gap between Cities and Sovereign Nations
Mayor’s Institute on City Design session dedicated to supporting Native residents
City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn Recognizes City Workers for Lifesaving Effort at Palo Duro Senior Center
Center’s Manager and a City General Services employee saved a man’s life.
Window to Opportunity: City Offering Grants to Help Local Businesses Affected by Vandalism
$200,000 in funds available to reduce cost of window replacement and repair
Mal Aire Exhibition Opens at South Broadway Cultural Center
Show features work by more than a dozen artists
Community Mourns the Loss of Beloved Leader
Cherished volunteer and community leader for the Southwest Mesa remembered.
2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Events Throughout the City
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month throughout the City of Albuquerque. Though Hispanic Heritage Month is officially from September 15 through October 15, you can find events to celebrate starting as early as September 5. Below is a list of different Hispanic Heritage Month events happing around the City of Albuquerque in 2024.
City Celebrates Black Business Month on Civic Plaza
Contributions of Black-owned businesses highlighted at day-long celebration during Food Truck Friday
City of Albuquerque and Corporate Volunteer Council Of New Mexico Raise Money for APS Students
Over $26,000 raised to set students up for success, provide supplies and clothes.
City of Albuquerque Breaks Ground on Rail Trail in Sawmill
Pedestrian Parkway to Unite Neighborhoods and Honor City’s History
City Continues Food Health Inspections
Diners assured that food safety standards are enforced and regular inspections resume
City Executive Mariela Ruiz-Angel to Take Alternative Response Expertise to National Role
Mayor Grateful for Her Immeasurable Impact, Carla Martinez hired to fill role of ACAO.
Councilor Sanchez Files Complaint with NM Department of Public Safety Against APD Chief Medina
Chief’s actions on accident scene appear to be in violation of state law.
District 8 Seeking Applicants for the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Public board's District 8 seat is one of several vacancies to be filled.
First Human Cases of West Nile Virus of 2024 in Bernalillo County
Health officials warn residents to take precautions against mosquito bites