News Releases
Cultural Services Announces Completion of ABQ BioPark Solar Parking Structures
New solar panel parking structures provide renewable energy and shade at the Zoo and Aquarium.
Proposal to Bring 120 High-Tech Manufacturing Jobs, National Center of Excellence for 3D Printing to Albuquerque Approved
Florida-Based Manufacturer Plans to Invest Nearly $42 Million, Create Approximately 120 New Jobs, Partner with Local Education Institutions to Train Workforce.
City of Albuquerque, Local Immigrant & Refugee-based Organizations Celebrate Citizenship Day
New efforts to help increase naturalization rates.
Zero tolerance stance for underpayment or nonpayment of wages by New Mexico employers
City of Albuquerque Office of Civil Rights, NM Department of Workforce Solutions, and Bernalillo County District Attorney partner to file a watershed lawsuit with 33 workers against wage theft.
Mayor Tim Keller Announces First Electric Vehicles in City Fleet, Sets Goal of 100% Alternative Fuels for All Eligible Vehicles
Transitioning to electric, hybrid and other alternative fuels will lower City’s carbon footprint, reduce harmful emissions, improve public health.
Mayor Keller Sends Major Sports-Related Tourism Infrastructure Package to Council
Softball, soccer, track, baseball tournament fields, and convention center infrastructure projects build on lessons from City’s Senior Games; funded by proceeds realized from refinancing existing Lodger’s Tax bonds.
APD Releases Crisis Intervention Unit Data Book
City champions first decrease in behavioral health-related calls in recent years.
Mayor Keller Joins Local Leaders to Kick-Off Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month runs until October 15.
City Serves as Anchor Partner to Launch First-of-A-Kind Latinx Tech Accelerator Program
Funding will help close the capital-gap for latinx entrepreneurs and support tech start-ups beyond phase one.
First Friday Event Highlights Engage Program’s Expansion Into Barelas Neighborhood
Funding supports space for the arts and micro-grants for community engagement.
City, Children’s Cancer Fund Kick Off Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with Be The Match Donor Registration Event
Call for all Burqueños to join the effort to save children’s lives during September.
City and Cultivating Coders Partner to Bridge the Digital Divide in Albuquerque
Supporting Digital Skill-Based Learning in Underserved Communities.
Mayor Keller Announces Major Upgrades for Wilson, Barelas Parks
City bringing overdue upgrades to revitalize parks in underserved neighborhoods.
Animal Welfare Department Achieves Highest Save Rate in a Fiscal Year
Shelters connected more pets with forever homes, reduced euthanasia by over 10%.
Mayor Tim Keller Signs Updated Complete Streets Ordinance
First Vision Zero policy change creates safer, more inclusive streets.
Mayor Keller Launches Consumer Financial Protection Initiative
$125,000 Cities for Financial Empowerment grant enables City to fill the gaps in consumer protection
Mayor Keller, APD Preview “Project Guardian”, a Proactive Approach to Mass Shootings
Efforts include working with targeted communities, prediction and prevention, enforcing prohibition on firearms and other deadly weapons at community centers that serve 200,000 kids a year.
Albuquerque Draws Jabil’s National Center of Excellence for 3D Printing
Florida-Based Manufacturer Plans to Invest Nearly $42 Million, Create Approximately 120 New Jobs.
City of Albuquerque Continues to Support Revitalization of Historic Downtown Hotel
ARRIVE Albuquerque will create 75 local jobs, boost Convention Center use.
Residents’ Donations to One ABQ Housing Fund House First Homeless Individuals
Small donations to fund advertised on orange DonateABQ signs in community help two individuals move into housing and access services—first of many to come.
New Pickup Location in the Southeast Gives People Experiencing Homelessness Better Access to Westside Emergency Housing Center
First stop in International District for the City’s homeless shelter shuttle
Mayor Tim Keller Honors ABQ Residents with One Albuquerque Award
Jeremiah Ortiz, Bobby Sisneros, Mason Fierro and Chris Calderon were recognized.
City Bringing First Electric Buses to Albuquerque
Big step towards Mayor Keller’s sustainability goals with $2.7 million federal grant.
Mayor Keller’s Youth Program Expansion Means Summer Jobs for Albuquerque Youth
Youth gain income and skills through summer work at the City of Albuquerque.
Help Local Kids This Tax-Free Weekend by Donating to City School Supply Drives
Take advantage of the tax-free weekend to make your donations go the extra mile.
Transit Director Stepping Down in August
Successfully led department through ART project improvements, instrumental in recouping $75 million from federal government, implemented raises for bus drivers.
Mayor Keller Appoints Brennon Williams as Interim Planning Director
The City of Albuquerque making other changes at the Planning Department.
New Tool Puts Mayor Keller’s Crime-Fighting Strategy in One Convenient Place
Brings transparency to strategies, results and ways to get involved
One Albuquerque Youth Connect’s Teen Nights Are a Hit
Friday Teen Night Series attracting crowds of hundreds, offering teens opportunities to stay safe and engaged.