The City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department’s Air Quality Program was notified of a fire at 4600 William St SE 87105 on May 31, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Bernalillo County Fire Rescue responded to the scene while the Air Quality Program continued to monitor the situation. Although the air quality monitors did not reach levels standard to issue a health alert, an alert was proactively issued to warn residents of the smoke. The alert was issued from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The City of Albuquerque today unveiled the new headquarters for the Albuquerque Community Safety Department (ACS) to local media. The 10,800-square-foot facility, situated in the International District, will accommodate ACS staff and programs while also serving as a community resource center. This marks the first headquarters for an alternative health response department in the nation.
The city is set to host a series of Pride events starting Monday, June 3, 2024. The festivities kick off with Silverfest, an all-ages event celebrating the 55+ community with food, games, karaoke, and entertainment at The Orpheum Community Hub.
The City of Albuquerque's vision for a specialty housing navigation center for young adults aged 18-25 is progressing as the city has closed on the purchase of the San Mateo Inn at 2424 San Mateo Blvd NE, in City Council District 7. Acquired for $4,780,000, the hotel will be renovated into a housing navigation center offering age-appropriate wraparound services to help young adults access permanent housing and achieve self-sufficiency.
The University of New Mexico concluded its 2023-2024 cohort of the Fostering Research Expansion in the Social Sciences and Humanities (FRESSH) program last month, involving 21 faculty members from 18 different departments across campus.
A possible quorum of the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board may attend a hearing in the case United States v. City of Albuquerque, et al., 1:14-cv-1025 JB/JFR, presided over by Judge Browning. The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Vermejo Courtroom of the United States District Courthouse located at 333 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
This week, Mayor Tim Keller recognized outstanding members of the Albuquerque community with the Volunteer of the Month and One Albuquerque Awards. The celebration honored award recipients from the last three months for their contributions and service to the city.
On Saturday, June 1, the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will launch the inaugural Summer of Nonviolence campaign at Pat Hurley Park (Upper Loop) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, with sound available for media at 11:30 a.m.
Bruce Huckell, associate professor of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico and a leader in the fields of geoarchaeology, lithic technology, and early prehistoric foragers in North America, died on May 13. Huckell received his bachelor's degree in 1972, his Master of Arts in 1976, and his doctorate degree in Arid Lands Resource Sciences in 1990, all from the University of Arizona.
There was an unchanged number of active legal licenses in Teton County in April compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.