Category Archives: City/County Services

Dog Walker Watch Program Kicks Off First Training Next Saturday May 10th

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The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is hosting a kickoff training for its new initiative, Dog Walker Watch Program, on Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m., at Vista del Norte Park, 1005 Osuna NE near the dog park. Developed by the National Association of Town Watch, Dog Walker Watch is a program that encourages those who are active in the community walking their dogs to be an extra set of “eyes and ears” for law enforcement. Dog walkers are trained in observing, recognizing and reporting suspicious activity. Fur babies are welcome. For more information, contact Laura Kuehn at: lkuehn@cabq.gov.

Recyclothes Clothing Drive This Saturday May 3rd

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The 14th annual Recyclothes Clothing Drive, hosted by Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, the City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department and Locker 505, returns this Saturday, May 3 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Hinkle Fun Center, 12901 Indian School NE. Recyclothes is a clothing drive that directly benefits students in Albuquerque by providing them with essential clothing, shoes, and bags free of charge. Your donations help make a real difference in the lives of children in need. Gather gently used clothing, shoes, and bags for students in grades K-12, drive through the donation event and event staff will unload the items from your vehicle. All donations will go to Locker 505, Student’s Clothing Bank, and each car that donates will receive two free mini golf passes. For more information, visit: www.cabq.gov/recyclothes

ONE Albuquerque April Newsletter

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Hello Albuquerque,

This month, we took real steps to continue putting people first – protecting our neighborhoods, our public lands, and the future we all share. As federal rollbacks put our environment at risk, Albuquerque is stepping up. I signed two executive orders: one to protect our open spaces like the Bosque and the Foothills, and another to push the City further toward clean energy.

We’re cutting back on fossil fuel use in City buildings, listening to the communities hit hardest by climate change, and making sure everyone has a voice. We’re on track to power all City operations with 100% renewable energy by the end of the year, and we’re committed to a healthier, more sustainable Albuquerque for the long run.

We’re also working to strengthen public safety. A new bipartisan state law now allows DACA recipients and other legal residents with work permits to become police officers. In a city like ours—where being immigrant-friendly is part of who we are—that’s a big deal. It helps us build a police force that reflects the people it serves, which builds trust, and that’s the foundation of real public safety.

We also passed a new law to protect renters from dangerous heat. Now, all rental homes in Albuquerque must have working cooling systems. As our summers get hotter, this is an important step to protect kids, seniors, and anyone with health issues from unsafe living conditions.

Through it all, one thing is clear: when we stand together, we move forward. Even with challenges coming at us from all sides, we keep making progress by focusing on what matters most to our community. Let’s keep it going—together.

Sincerely,
Mayor Tim Keller

Defend ABQ: Protecting Public Lands and Powering a Clean Energy Future

Albuquerque is doubling down on its commitment to environmental protection and climate resilience through two new executive orders announced by Mayor Keller

At the 2025 Electrify New Mexico Conference, the City unveiled a major push toward clean energy. The first executive order lays out a path to achieve 100% renewable energy for all municipal operations by the end of 2025 and sets a long-term vision for net-zero emissions by 2050. It commits to phasing out fossil fuels in public buildings and prioritizing historically underserved communities in climate adaptation efforts—ensuring an equitable transition to a more sustainable future.

Days later, during Albuquerque’s Earth Day Festival, the City issued a second executive order focused on protecting more than 30,000 acres of public open space. From the Bosque to the Foothills, the order strengthens protections for natural habitats, safeguards our aquifer, and preserves public lands from threats like drilling, mining, and federal environmental rollbacks.

Through Defend ABQ, the City is making sure that clean water, open space, and a livable climate remain protected for generations to come.

Learn more at cabq.gov/defendabq.

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Pilot Compost Program Offers Online Waitlist for Residents Who Want to Compost

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The City of Albuquerque offers an online waitlist form for residents who are interested in participating in the Compost Hub Program. Residents can complete the online form and when there is availability, they can pick up a composting bucket, take it home and start collecting accepted food waste items. Then you can drop off the bucket with food waste at McKinley Community Center, 3401 Monroe NE and empty it into the green food waste roll cart during the Center’s regular hours. The food waste will be taken to a nearby compost facility which will turn it into compost to be used locally to help build healthy soil and grow plants. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/sustainability/waste/food-waste-collection-hub-pilot-registration

ABCWUA Offering Rebate for Xeriscaping and Drip Irrigation

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The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) is offering rebates to customers who convert their landscapes to desert friendly xeriscape AND use drip irrigation. The rebate is for a $3 per square foot rebate. Visit www.505Outside.com for the details.