City of Albuquerque
Recent News About City of Albuquerque
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In November 2022, District 7 City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn sponsored Council resolution R-22-73 to prevent live animals from being used in scientific research. A year and a half later, the University of New Mexico (UNM) has released a study utilizing animal tissues provided by the Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department.
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Families in Albuquerque are invited to a Summer of Nonviolence block party at Tower Pond Park on Saturday, June 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Organized by the City of Albuquerque’s and Albuquerque Community Safety’s School-Based Violence Intervention Program in collaboration with Bernalillo County, the event aims to provide a blend of support services and entertainment, ensuring a day filled with valuable resources and enjoyable activities for all attendees.
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The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture has released its Creative Economy & Arts Impact Summary, detailing achievements and initiatives that have significantly supported Albuquerque's creative economy and arts scene from 2018 to the present. By fostering a dynamic environment for artists, cultural organizations, and creative entrepreneurs, the department has played an active role in the city's artistic expression and economic growth.
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The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is collecting donations to support those impacted by the Ruidoso fires. The primary items needed are hygiene products, bedding, water, and sports drinks.
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The Albuquerque City Council has approved a series of amendment proposals to be presented to voters in the 2024 general election. The proposed Charter amendments aim to streamline city government hiring processes, add accountability to executive appointment procedures, and simplify city elections.
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The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department (AWD) Eastside and Westside shelters will be open on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, for normal operations. The Lucky Paws Adoption Center, located at Coronado Center, 6600 Menaul NE, will also be open to the public.
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The City Council issued a proclamation recognizing and commemorating this year’s Juneteenth celebrations. Councilor Nichole L. Rogers sponsored the proclamation, which cites the June 19, 1865 arrival of U.S. Army Major General Gordon Granger to Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation passed over two years earlier on January 1, 1863. Prior to the general’s arrival, enslavers continued to hold enslaved black people captive. The city hosted a day-long celebration on the Civic Plaza on Saturday, June 15.
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The community commemorated Juneteenth with a celebration on Civic Plaza, organized by the New Mexico Juneteenth Committee, the Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico, the City of Albuquerque's Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI), and the Office of Black Community Engagement (OBCE), Councilor Nicole Rogers, and Mayor Tim Keller.
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Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board issues notice of possible quorum for Citizen Police AcademyThe Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board has issued a notice of possible quorum in relation to the upcoming Citizen Police Academy. The event is scheduled to take place on June 20, 2024, at the APD Reality-based Training Center located at 400 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123.
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ALBUQUERQUE – Auto theft decreased by 11% in a four-county metro area, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Albuquerque has now dropped from sixth to seventh place, having been listed worse in the nation from 2016-2018.
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The Health, Housing & Homelessness Department is launching a 'Summer of Housing Funding' with new financing opportunities for affordable housing developers. Applications will be open in June, July, and September. The first Request for Proposals (RFP) opened on June 1, 2024, and developers have until July 1, 2024, to apply.
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"Interpretive Reflections" on View at Gallery One
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With another 100+ degree day expected this week, the Parks & Recreation Department (PRD) will activate sprinklers in four parks on June 13 as part of “Operation Cooldown 2024.” Sprinkler play provides families a no-cost way to cool off. The following parks (Group 2) will host sprinkler play from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 13:
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Earlier this month, Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS), The University of New Mexico Health Mobile Medicine Team, and the UNM Hospital Emergency Department collaborated to assist an unhoused, legally blind man in Albuquerque.
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Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department arrested Enzo Parra Jimenez, 21, and David Arias, 19, following ShotSpotter activations indicating a moving shooter.
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ALBUQUERQUE – The City of Albuquerque celebrated the grand opening of the new Santa Barbara Martineztown Multigenerational Center today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Tim Keller, area elected officials, and community members. Located at 1825 Edith Blvd NE, the facility aims to provide direct access to city services for residents of all ages and serve as a community hub for neighborhood families.
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The City of Albuquerque has appointed individuals to key positions within the Department of Municipal Development and the Gateway Health Hub to ensure the continuation of large projects. Jennifer Turner has been named Director of Municipal Development, Jennifer McDonald will serve as Operations Officer for the Gateway Health Hub, and Shawn Maden will take on the role of Capital Implementation Program Officer.
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Construction will begin this week on a new signalized intersection at Gibson Blvd. and Maxwell in Albuquerque. Maxwell is located east of Carlisle and near the City’s Puerto del Sol golf course.
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The 2024 Summer Lunch Program has resumed to ensure Albuquerque’s youth receive nutritious meals during the summer months. Many students rely on school-provided meals during the academic year, and the City of Albuquerque aims to fill this gap when schools are closed. Meals will be available for all children aged 1-18 at over 75 locations across the city on weekdays.
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Today, Mayor Tim Keller and the Office of Equity and Inclusion, alongside leaders from the Albuquerque Pride Board, the Albuquerque Gay Men's Choir, and Marshall Martinez of Equality New Mexico, raised the Pride flag on Civic Plaza. This event also marked a celebration of the city's expanded Human Rights Ordinance.