Two local favorites just touched down at the Sunport! 🧇🍔
Frank’s Famous Chicken & Waffles and Laguna Burger are now serving travelers from right here in Albuquerque, bringing the flavors of our city to the front door.
128 affordable one, two and three bedroom apartments!
Yesterday’s groundbreaking West Mesa Ridge is a meaningful step forward in expanding access to affordable housing on Albuquerque’s Westside.
Phase B is expected to add an additional 144 units
Great to be back at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science for its reopening on April 4th. It’s always a fun place to explore, whether you’re seeing it for the first time or coming back with fresh eyes.
Be sure to check out the Evilator!
Bright futures start here.
The Boys & Girls Club is where doors open, paths change, and futures take shape for kids across Albuquerque.
With 97% expecting to graduate, 89% planning for higher education, and 80% already giving back, the impact is clear.
Phase 1 at the Candelaria Nature Preserve is complete! Adding new trails, seating, a pedestrian bridge, and space for learning and gathering.
We’re restoring this landscape while opening it up for the community to connect with the Bosque and see climate ready trees in action.
Breaking ground on the Santa Barbara Martineztown Community Garden 🌱
Turning a vacant lot into fresh food, green space, and a place for neighbors to connect, built with and for the community.
This is just Phase 1. More to come.
This Community Mental Health Fair is about breaking stigma and connecting families to the support they deserve, especially for Latino, Indigenous, immigrant, and rural communities.
Wishing a happy birthday to Dolores Huerta.
Your courage, leadership, and lifelong fight for justice continue to inspire generations. Thank you for continuing to stand up, speak out, and fight for all of us—today and always.
The newly opened Route 66 Visitor Center—where Albuquerque’s story of Rt. 66 is shared.
This space goes beyond a visitor center, it’s a hub for art, history, and community, open to everyone.
Beginning today, the center will operate on regular public hours
Through the Walking School Bus program, trained adults are walking alongside students on safe, planned routes to school. It’s an idea that’s making a real difference. Improving safety, supporting healthier habits, and helping more families feel confident about walking to school.
Today, we signed the Safer Community Places Ordinance - reinforcing Albuquerque’s commitment to safety, trust, and due process.
Alongside our City Council and community members, we’re reaffirming the kind of city we strive to be, one grounded in respect, reason, and shared responsibility.
AFR’s Training Division just raised the bar.
In 8 weeks, they completed live fire training for 700+ firefighters, the first time every sworn member has trained under real conditions in a safe, controlled setting.
From our family to yours, wishing all Albuquerque families a Happy Easter! May your day be full of love, laughter, and special moments together.
It’s National Poetry Month!
The Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival, one of the largest in the country, brings together slam competitions, workshops, and open mics across Albuquerque that amplify marginalized voices and build community through the power of poetry.
Wishing everyone celebrating a meaningful and joyful Passover. Chag Sameach!
As families and neighbors gather to share traditions and tell the story of freedom, we’re reminded of the strength found in community and the importance of looking out for one another.
The City has secured a federal grant to connect the Sandia Peak Tram to the Rail Trail linking one of our most iconic destinations with a growing network of trails that bring people closer to our neighborhoods, open spaces, and local businesses.
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New housing is going up across the city, and the expansion of Paseo and Unser is moving forward to improve safety and connectivity. We also welcomed new leadership with Cecily Barker as Chief of Police and Raul Bujanda as Public Safety Executive Director.
Standing with community members at a No Kings Day rally in Massachusetts while visiting family this weekend. No matter where we are, we stand for accountability, dignity, and a government that works for everyone.
For tomorrow’s No Kings protest, we spent some time alongside volunteers putting together signs.
I won’t be able to attend in person, but Jodie Esquibel, Director of ACS, will be there speaking up, standing with our community, and continuing the work of fighting for what’s right.
After decades of showing up for our city, Patrick Montoya is stepping into a well earned retirement.
Patrick’s heart has always been in public service, steady, committed, and focused on making Albuquerque stronger every single day. We recognize March 26 as Patrick Montoya day.
Today we’re turning dirt into opportunity.
Casitas del Camino will bring 88 affordable homes to Albuquerque families with children, creating a place where stability and a brighter future can take root.
Running Wild continues the BioPark’s transformation by taking one of the oldest parts of the Zoo and elevating it.
This new 14,000-square-foot habitat is anchored by cheetahs, the fastest land mammals and is designed to support their natural movement and behaviors.
Today we’re announcing Cecily Barker as Chief of Police and Raul Bujanda as Public Safety Executive Director.
Together, they’ll unify APD, AFR, and ACS under one strategy—building on our momentum to reduce crime and keep Albuquerque safe.
Cutting the ribbon on 82 affordable homes for seniors in the East Gateway - Farolito Senior Community!
A place to live, stay connected, and call home.
“Just tap it in.” ⛳️
Opening tee at Putts n Pints last week, fully channeling my inner Happy Gilmore.
Teeing off a new chapter for a place so many of us grew up with. ⛳️
Putt Putt is a place that holds real memories for this community.Now reimagined as Puts n Pints, this longtime spot is getting new life! Creating space for the next generation to make memories of their own.
Eid Mubarak to all who are celebrating here in Albuquerque and around the world.
As families and friends come together at the close of Ramadan, we recognize a time of reflection, generosity, and community. May this day bring peace, connection, and joy to every home.
🦺 We’re launching the largest road project in Albuquerque’s history.
Yesterday, we kicked off the expansion of Unser and Paseo del Norte, bringing long overdue congestion relief to the Westside.
This means safer travel, shorter commutes, and more time back for families.
🐺 Great night to be with the Lobos as they tip off their NIT run.
You can feel the energy in the building! Albuquerque showing up strong and backing our team every step of the way. Let’s go Lobos‼️
My heart is with the victims who carried the weight of this despicable abuse for so long, including our friend and fierce civil rights advocate Dolores Huerta, whose historic contributions stand on their own.
