City of Albuquerque
Recent News About City of Albuquerque
-
New collaborative launched to address affordable housing shortage in Albuquerque
The City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County have announced the creation of the Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative (MRGHC), a joint initiative aimed at addressing the growing need for affordable housing in the region.
-
Smoke in Albuquerque caused by controlled burn
The smoke over Albuquerque this morning is from a controlled burn yesterday to the north of Albuquerque. The smoke will linger through most of the morning. The Environmental Health Department is monitoring particulate levels and weather conditions and will post updated information as needed.
-
Albuquerque police arrest suspect in fatal shooting
The Albuquerque Police Department has apprehended a man wanted for murder. On the evening of September 26, Houston Coate, 33, was arrested for the murder of Barbara Chavez.
-
Mayors place friendly wager on Rio Grande Rivalry football game
Mayor Tim Keller and Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez have placed a friendly wager on the outcome of the University of New Mexico Lobos' game against the New Mexico State University Aggies. The losing mayor will wear the winning team's gear for a day.
-
Albuquerque honors senior volunteers at annual appreciation breakfast
The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Senior Affairs held its annual AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Appreciation Breakfast and Award Ceremony today. Sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, the event honored volunteers aged 55 and over who support various nonprofit, government, and community organizations in the city.
-
Spin launches new e-scooter program in Albuquerque
On Friday, Sept. 27, the San Francisco-based micromobility company Spin will start installing and testing e-scooter stations throughout Albuquerque. The locations of these stations can be found on Spin’s free mobile phone application.
-
Albuquerque’s Small Business Office wins inaugural entrepreneurial award
The City of Albuquerque’s Small Business Office (SBO) has received the Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Award from New Mexico IDEA, a statewide economic development professional association. This award acknowledges the SBO's efforts to foster an entrepreneurial culture and support small businesses in Albuquerque.
-
Casa San Ysidro joins Corrales Harvest Festival for fall celebration
Casa San Ysidro will participate in the Corrales Harvest Festival on September 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, which is free to the public, is organized in collaboration with the Village of Corrales.
-
Federal funds allocated for Mesa Verde Park renovation
Mesa Verde Park is set for a significant renovation with funding from the federal government. The U.S. Department of the Interior announced today that it is awarding the City $1.3 million for the project. The grant comes from the Land and Water Conservation Fund’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP). The City will match these funds, investing a total of $2.6 million into the park's upgrade.
-
Federal funding enables major renovation for Mesa Verde Park
Mesa Verde Park in Albuquerque is set for a major renovation with funding from the federal government. The U.S. Department of the Interior announced that it is awarding the city $1.3 million for the project, which will be matched by the city, bringing the total investment to $2.6 million.
-
Globalquerque! returns for three-day celebration of world music at Civic Plaza
¡Globalquerque! is returning to Albuquerque's Civic Plaza from September 26-28, offering three days of diverse music, dance, and cultural activities. The event is organized in partnership with the City’s Department of Arts & Culture.
-
Albuquerque implements new ordinance regulating electric bike usage
The City of Albuquerque's new e-bike Ordinance (O-24-14) has officially become law. This legislation permits the operation of all classes of e-bikes on paved multi-use trails and open space trails, except where an underlying landowner has not approved e-bike use or where the Parks & Recreation Department (PRD) has closed trails to e-bikes. The law also sets a maximum speed limit of 20 mph on all City trails unless a lower speed limit is posted.
-
APD investigates weekend incidents resulting in arrests including drag racing crash
The Albuquerque Police Department’s Traffic Division investigated three incidents over the weekend, leading to arrests. One of these incidents involved a crash believed to have been caused by drag racing.
-
ABQ BioPark announces dates for annual Harvest Festival
The ABQ BioPark will host its annual Harvest Festival at the Botanic Garden and Aquarium on October 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature activities and entertainment suitable for all ages.
-
Albuquerque Police Department increases annual cadet classes
The Albuquerque Police Department has increased the number of cadet classes offered each year to expedite the deployment of new officers. The department now holds four academies annually, comprising two CNM academies and two APD academies, doubling the previous total of two per year. This expansion aims to accelerate officer training and provide more opportunities for potential candidates.
-
Temporary bus stop closure due to road construction
On Monday, September 23, 2024, road construction will begin along San Mateo in both directions from Kathryn to Gibson Blvd. This development will affect bus routes 140 and 141, which run along the corridor.
-
Albuquerque partners with sign language academy for educational facility revitalization
The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture has finalized a new partnership with the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy (ASLA) to revitalize a vacant building located at 4904 4th NW. Once home to the North Fourth Art Center, this venue has been unused since January. With the recent approval of a lease agreement by City Council, the facility will soon be transformed into a vibrant space serving both the academy’s students and the local community.
-
ABQ RIDE hosts annual car show featuring vehicles and job opportunities
ALBUQUERQUE – ABQ RIDE will host its 3rd Annual ABQ RIDES Car Show, inviting the community to showcase "any vehicle that rolls" free of charge on Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northwest Transit Center located at the corner of Coors and Ellison.
-
City seeks volunteers for Rio Grande Bosque butterfly habitat project
The City is seeking volunteers for a pollinator habitat planting project in the Rio Grande Bosque. The Parks and Recreation Department/Open Space Division (OSD), Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD), Institute for Applied Ecology, and Rocky Mountain Youth Corps are collaborating to plant a pollinator meadow on Saturday, September 28.
