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Attorney General Raúl Torrez is asking a federal judge to compel federal records about allegations that DEA agents allowed fentanyl shipments to proceed during New Mexico investigations from 2022 through 2025.
Albuquerque recorded 3,317 vehicle thefts in 2025, down 43% from 5,866 the year before, according to preliminary year-end figures from APD.
Mayor Tim Keller’s administration is seeking state support for a third Metro Crime Initiative, including a fentanyl court and warrant-backlog funding.
The Albuquerque Public Schools board met Aug. 5 as the 2026-27 school year began, but the available record does not show specific votes or final actions.
Albuquerque is expanding its automated speed-enforcement program from 20 to 40 cameras, with citations, video review and appeals handled through the city.
12:44 PM · Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Albuquerque,, NM: 88°F (Mostly Clear) · Feels like 85°F · Humidity 24% · Wind 3 mph
Albuquerque’s enacted FY2027 budget is now in force, appropriating about $1.5 billion for city operations while setting conditional reserves for employee pay and funding police, transit, housing, homelessness services and neighborhood programs.
11:37 PM · Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Albuquerque,, NM: 84°F (Mostly Clear) · Feels like 82°F · Humidity 27%
The Albuquerque City Council dismissed Resolution R-26-58 on August 3, leaving a proposed 0.4875% municipal gross receipts tax off the November 3, 2026, ballot through that resolution.
11:45 PM · Monday, August 3, 2026 · Albuquerque,, NM: 88°F · Feels like 85°F · Humidity 22% · Wind 8 mph
Albuquerque Public Schools families have four days as of Monday, Aug. 3, to finish registration, update contacts and check transportation details before most students return Aug. 7.
11:47 PM · Sunday, August 2, 2026 · Albuquerque,, NM: 86°F (Clear) · Feels like 83°F · Humidity 22%
Albuquerque is seeking proposals for affordable multifamily rentals using up to $2.32 million in federal HOME funds. Applications are due Sept. 4, 2026.
Albuquerque’s planned Uptown Connect redevelopment is scheduled to break ground in summer 2026, with full operation anticipated in fall 2028.
A July 1 conditional-use decision allows Prop Thirteen Albuquerque LLC to pursue an outdoor amphitheater at Albuquerque’s Renaissance Center commercial development.
City Clerk records list a proposed taxable industrial revenue bond authorization of up to $25,008,118 for a 103-room Home2 Suites project and city participation in Eden Pharmaceuticals’ planned Albuquerque expansion.
Four companies have committed to use Albuquerque’s ABQ-Net quantum network to develop and validate security technologies, according to an announcement from network builder Qunnect.
Albuquerque reopened municipal pools and spray pads for its 2026 summer swim season, which includes swim lessons and a reading program offering eligible children free single-child admission.
The Albuquerque City Council voted 4-5 on June 15 to reject a resolution that would have put a proposed 0.4875% municipal gross-receipts tax for essential services before voters.
A July 25 National Weather Service Albuquerque forecast called for continued daily monsoon storms, with locally heavy rain, flash-flood potential, lightning, gusty winds and rising heat across the Rio Grande Valley.
CBS is scheduled to move its Albuquerque affiliation from KRQE to KOAT effective Aug. 1, 2026.
The City of Albuquerque says Albuquerque Rapid Transit recorded 2,455,059 riders in fiscal year 2026, a 6.5% increase over the prior 12-month comparison period used by the city.
