News and Media
Official news from the City of Albuquerque.
Albuquerque Community Safety Responds to Call from Gamer in Texas
Situation proves that support can come in many different ways
APD Clears 70 Felony Warrants, Arrests 54 During Warrant Roundup Operation
The Albuquerque Police Department completed a successful warrant roundup operation resulting in 70 felony warrant arrests, recovery of a stolen vehicle and officers located a missing juvenile.
Fast-Track Your Ride to Retirement
Hiring process streamlined for driver, mechanic, and safety roles
Fractal Fun in the Forecast at the Balloon Museum
S.T.E.A.M. Night features hands-on "fractivities."
Mayor Keller Elected Delegate to the Democratic National Convention
Mayor Keller will represent New Mexico at the Convention next month in Chicago.
Moving the City Bus Network Forward
ABQ RIDE calls for community feedback for phase III of the ABQ RIDE Forward Plan
Some Recycling Routes in NW Parts of the City Delayed Until Saturday
Five recycling collection routes in northwest Albuquerque will be delayed one day from today, Friday, July 19 until tomorrow, Saturday, July 20.
Albuquerque Murder Suspect Arrested in Texas
Deputies in Texas arrested a suspect who was wanted for a recent murder at a West Side Albuquerque motel.
APD Targets Downtown Youth Crime with Support of Partners
Mayor Tim Keller and Chief Harold Medina announced a partnership with law enforcement partners to target youth crime in Downtown Albuquerque.
APD Provides Mutual Aid to Taos Pueblo of Public Safety for their Annual Pow Wow
The Albuquerque Police Department is providing mutual aid assistance to the Taos Pueblo of Public Safety for their last Feast Day at their annual Pow Wow.
A Spot of Hope: ABQ BioPark Welcomes Ocelot Kitten
Birth brings welcome news for safeguarding the endangered species
Hundreds Gather at “Wilson Block Party” in Commitment to Nonviolence
Event Offered Free Fun Activities for Families
ACS and UNMH Mobile Medicine Help Legally Blind Man Get Access to Help and Housing
Collaboration is connecting folks to long-term support and helping them off the streets
City Marks New Era of Public Safety
Community Celebrates Grand Opening of ACS 1st Permanent Headquarters
ACS Responders Connect Sex Trafficking Survivor to Specialized Resources
ACS Academy training provides guidance on working with victims of human trafficking and sexual assault
Albuquerque Community Safety Safely Intervenes in Suicidal Ideation Situation Involving Veteran
Responders’ holistic approach earns veteran’s trust to be transported for mental health evaluation
City Expresses Support for Special Session on Public Safety
Urgent changes needed to address gun violence, mental and behavioral health, housing and homelessness.
APD Highlights Transit Safety Operation on Central Corridor
PRT response, PSAs on buses, Transit and Metro Security working together to make system safer.
Mayor’s Creative Youth Corps Wraps Up Fifth Year
Local youth spent 8 weeks exploring arts-based leadership opportunities.
APD Arrests 19-year-old During Downtown Operation Targeting Underage Drinking and Firearms
APD detectives and officers arrested a 19-year-old during an operation in Downtown overnight that targeted underage individuals with guns in parking garages.
APD Investigating Shooting of 14-year-old
APD detectives are investigating an overnight shooting that critically injured a 14-year-old boy in Southwest Albuquerque.
Woman Arrested for Promoting Prostitution During Raid of Massage Parlor Near Downtown
Detectives with APD’s High Risk Victims Unit worked with special agents from the Governor’s Organized Crime Commission to raid an illegal massage parlor near Downtown Wednesday evening.
City and IAFF Sign Historic Collective Bargaining Agreement
All City labor unions have multi-year collective bargaining agreements.
University of New Mexico, Main Campus (UNM)
UNM requests a renewal of their air quality Title V operating permit in Application #0536-RN2. The Department has issued the Draft Title V operating permit renewal and associated documents.
City Offers More Great Ways to Beat the Heat During Summer
Albuquerque’s growing splash pad network provides relief to local families.
City Resources Give Families a Helping Hand this Summer
Services range from free meals, to clothing banks and ways to cool down