Today Mayor Keller announced a modified plan for the Great American Clean Up (GAC), an annual event on April 25 from 10am to 12pm.
New Mexico Department of Health and City of Albuquerque report today an outbreak of COVID-19 at the La Vida Llena long-term care facility.
The direct payments are designed to help offset the lost income many Burqueños are experiencing due to the public health emergency.
In addition to increasing enforcement, the City is reaching out proactively to nursing homes.
"I fully support our Governor and Mayor’s Stay-At-Home instruction policies and encourage you to practice social distancing."
“Under the necessary public health guidelines, it’s important to keep the city running and build some sort of bulwark for recovery."
Mayor Tim Keller detailed $1.7 million invested in improving public safety and security at City parks, pools, and recreation facilities.
If a scammer calls or contacts you, don’t engage – delete email – do not click on a link. Report Scams to the Federal Trade Commission.
2020 Census field operations will be suspended for two weeks until April 1, 2020.
Today, Mayor Keller issued a second declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus.
The City of Albuquerque will provide working capital grants of up to $5,000 for qualifying small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Enrichment toys, collars and harnesses, crates and exercise pens needed for animals who remain in shelters during COVID-19 restrictions.
The City is seeking a professional marketing firm to develop and implement a marketing plan to promote Albuquerque’s Central Avenue.
Optum is no longer seeing any other type of visits at these three testing locations – Journal Center Urgent Care, Rio Rancho, and Tramway.
During city wide closures, the City of Albuquerque's Cultural Services Department has been hard at work developing even more online content.
"This national recognition of our efforts to make information more accessible to the public shows that we’re on the right track."
Charles Ashley III announced that the Fund would be making an immediate $50,000 contribution to emergency housing.
TriCore Reference Laboratories announced the addition of the Abbott m2000 platform to increase their COVID-19 testing capabilities.
A Saturday bus schedule means no commuter bus service will be available and that several routes will be temporarily shelved.
"I would like to reach out to you during this challenging time to assure you that, together, we will get through the health situation."
All Childhood Development Centers will be closed effective March 24.
"Community Centers are closed for all adult programing, adult activities, and rentals."
“While many in-person volunteer opportunities are suspended due to social distancing, there are still ways to make a difference.”
Fares on all ABQ RIDE buses will be free for students 18-and-under.
Mayor Tim Keller directed City of Albuquerque employees to maximize social distancing while the city maintains essential services.
Screening and testing will begin soon for those utilizing the Westside Emergency Housing Center (WEHC) for coronavirus.
All indoor spaces will be closed to the public. Spring Break Camps are still on. The March 20-21 Aquarium Overnight is canceled.
The City is closing the indoor exhibits at the ABQ BioPark (Aquarium, Botanic Garden, Zoo, Tingley Beach & Heritage Farm) through April 15.
The zoo train will start operating at 1:15 p.m. on March 11, 18 and 25.
The City took another step toward making that a reality today, releasing the top three potential locations.
The meeting also provided a forum for the group to discuss coordination of efforts for a variety of potential scenarios.
Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers (505) 843-STOP.
Councilor Borrego said 'thank you' to Veterans during National Salute to Veterans Week.
Go Red for Women is an initiative of the American Heart Association.
Mayor Keller said,“It’s great to see residents and businesses coming together as One Albuquerque to help save more pets in our community.
ABQ RIDE will run its regular weekday schedule on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 for both fixed routes and Sun Van service.
Local Credit Union to Help Gather Needed Supplies
These are customary travel purposes for City Officials and bring value back to our community.
City View Park is nestled in the foothills and has a playground, basketball courts, and a beautiful grass field.
In the big cities category, Albuquerque came in ranked ahead of competitors including Chicago, Vancouver and Atlanta.