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Official Bluesky account for the City of Albuquerque. Fans of red & green chile, hot air balloons, & long walks along the Bosque. https://linktr.ee/cabq #OneAlbuquerque
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Catch up on City news!
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Albuquerque Museum Announces New Head Curator
Job Training Albuquerque Expands Economic Opportunity Under “Affordable ABQ” Initiative
CABQ Mobilizes Cold Weather Shelter and Safety Resources

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Downtown Albuquerque skyline under clear blue sky. Snow-covered Albuquerque neighborhood with the Sandia Mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
November 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Don't miss the next Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch! Join us on Nov. 22 from 9 to 11 am at USS Bullhead Memorial Park. Enjoy a guided walk with experts from the Bird Alliance of Central NM who will help participants practice their new skills.

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Three people stand on a dry, bushy trail watching a flock of geese flying against a clear blue sky.
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Happy National Recycling Day! Did you know your Solid Waste team has additional services beyond your weekly trash pickup? We have:
✅Convenience Center drop-off locations
✅Large item pick up (by request)
✅Curbside Green Waste Collection: Dec 1–12
and more!

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Worker in a neon yellow safety vest with orange stripes standing confidently in front of a blue garbage truck on a sunny day.
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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ICYMI: The new baby hippo has a name! Thank you to everyone who participated in the community poll earlier this month. We're proud to announce that her name is Maisy! Be sure to stop by and say hi during your next visit.

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The BioPark baby hippo looks straight forward with her face half out of the water revealing her nostrils, eyes, and ears.
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Our wonderfully vocal seasonal visitors have returned! Did you know some of the best spots to see the geese and cranes are our Open Space areas? Spend some time in nature and recharge!

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Two Canada geese flying over the Rio Grande surrounded by leafless trees under a clear blue sky with a distant hot air balloon.
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Happy Veterans Day, Albuquerque!

➡️ CLOSED: Most City offices, health & social service centers, community centers, libraries, senior meal sites
➡️ OPEN: Trash & recycling pickup, animal shelters, 311, ABQ Ride, ABQ BioPark

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Text reading 'Happy Veterans Day' surrounded by waving American flags and small star icons in red, white, and blue. American flag waves above and below a Veterans Day notice for Tuesday, Nov. 11, stating most city offices and services will be closed, with a list of closed and open facilities in Albuquerque.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Catch up on City news from last week!
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Charging Forward: Breaking Ground on Station 4 at Coronado Park
City Celebrates First Completed Segment of the Albuquerque Rail Trail

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Close-up of a historic fire truck bell with a blurred yellow school bus and fire truck in the background at Coronado Park. Albuquerque Rail Trail's first completed segment features a modern rust-colored archway and a paved path under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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ICYMI: We recently celebrated the completion of the final phase of the Joan Jones Community Center! The expansion capacity, programming, and amenities to enrich our community. The center is named in honor of the late Joan Jones, a community advocate. #OneAlbuquerque
Empty indoor basketball court with blue and gray floor markings, high ceiling with blue beams, and large windows letting in natural light.
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Don't miss the next Family Nature Club at the Open Space Visitor Center! Join us on Nov. 15 from 10 am to noon and learn all about our migratory bird friends, the sandhill cranes! We'll have a short hike, hands-on learning, and more.

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A group of cranes standing in a field, surrounded by tall grass and open landscape.
November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Good morning, Bluesky! The City of Albuquerque will begin using this social platform as part of our regular outreach efforts in the coming days. You can also find us on Instagram and Threads at @oneabq. #OneAlbuquerque
November 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM