Category Archives: City/County Services

APD Hosting Safe Surrender Gun Buy Back Event This Saturday

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The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is hosting a Safe Surrender Gun Buyback event this Saturday, August 24, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at the University Substation, 1009 Bradbury SE. Anonymity for individuals who sell their guns is assured, and sellers will receive free tickets to the Isotopes baseball game taking place that same afternoon. Buy-back prices for guns are as follow:

  • $250 for assault weapons
  • $200 for semi-automatic handguns and rifles
  • $100 for long guns and pistols
  • NO CASH EXCHANGES for 3D and ghost guns

Sellers are asked to bring firearms unloaded and in the trunk of a vehicle, as this is a drive-thru event. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/police/news/apd-partners-with-new-mexicans-to-prevent-gun-violence-nm-united-lobo-athletics-and-isotopes-for-gun-buyback-event

ONC and NMDOT Hosting Virtual Presentation on I-25/Comanche Improvement Project

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What:  Virtual Meeting on the I-25/Comanche Improvement Project
When:  Thursday, August 29, 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Zoom, https://cabq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E-X0rJa1Q6yhplLBa1skFg

This presentation is free, open to all residents, and will be recorded and uploaded to the ONC’s YouTube channel.  

The Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will host a virtual presentation on the I-25/Comanche Improvement Project on Thursday, August 29 at 12:00 noon via Zoom.

Construction has begun and is expected to be ongoing through Spring 2027 and will impact traffic in and around the I-25 corridor between Comanche and Montgomery. Residents, neighborhoods and businesses in and around the corridor will also be impacted. We hope you can join us at this informational presentation where you can learn about the project, ask questions and share concerns. For more information and to sign up for project updates, visit: https://www.i25improved.com/

ABCWUA Hosting Workshops on Tree Health and Irrigation

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The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) is hosting a series of workshops teaching residents how to create a tree watering system. Keeping your trees happy and healthy over their lifetime is an important contribution to our community urban forest. Learn how to make a system that’s just right for your trees. Check out this link for more information: https://www.505outside.com/2024/07/31/keep-your-trees-happy-build-a-tree-irrigation-watering-system/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEnBmlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaugZZTwRxXewiS9A2LWIARUnx3JKri6n-FeWNlyJfQhxB4Ilj0dL9rWzw_aem_OmoYjq1Z0LUwZYYPGwTfMw

Eagle Rock Convenience Center Will Have Delays This Week

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The Eagle Rock Convenience Center will have maintenance delays Tuesday, August 13 through Friday, August 16. The facility will be open each of the days during construction but customers should expect delays. Please consider going to another convenience center or the Cerro Colorado Landfill to dispose of waste. For a complete listing of trash drop-off sites, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/trash-collection/trash-drop-off?cid=

City of Albuquerque Constructive Conversations

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This spring, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and City Councilors met for “Constructive Conversations,” a series of community meetings fostering dialogue between residents and city leaders to shape the future of the built environment in Albuquerque. The meetings sought to bridge the gap between community aspirations and funding realities.

The series featured nine sessions exploring planned development in each Council district across Albuquerque. There was significant attendance and interaction between community members and the Mayor’s Office, City Councilors and City Department leaders including Planning, Parks and Recreation, Municipal Development, Community Safety and more. More than 1,100 people registered for the Conversations which took place in all nine City Council Districts.

The final report summarizes key facts related to the Constructive Conversations as well as feedback received on community hopes and needs.

View the report

View the Constructive Conversations slide show in PDF format

Watch a recap video

Explore the data