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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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311 is here for you! Did you know you can give us a call, use the app, or report online? Request a large item pick up (like that old couch), report graffiti, and so much more. Get to know 311 today! Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Graphic showing Albuquerque's 311 Community Contact Center info with phone, app, and website details plus service hours.
January 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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We are hiring! Work for the City you love as our next Executive Director – Gateway System of Care. Provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for the City’s comprehensive homelessness response system. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
A We Are Hiring flyer featuring text information about the Executive Director position, the One Albuquerque logo, and the cabq.gov/jobs URL at the bottom. To the left is a photo of a lush park with green grass, bushes, roses, and trees in the background.
January 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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The Albuquerque Museum invites you to Museum Mashup! Join educators from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science to explore how science meets art through activities designed to foster creativity, curiosity, & discovery on Jan. 10 from noon to 3 pm. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Entrance of the Albuquerque Museum in the background and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science logo overlaid in the center.
January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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The next free Artist Talk at the Albuquerque Museum is Jan. 10 at 2 pm! Don't miss this talk with Nanibah Chacon, a Diné & Chicana multidisciplinary artist whose paintings, murals, & sculptures address social issues affecting women & Indigenous communities. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Nanibah Chacon headshot. She has long curly hair and is wearing a black turtleneck sweater and dangling earrings.
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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We are hiring! Work for the City you love as our next Director of Communications. Oversee all communications related to Mayor’s office & City departments. This position provides the chance to lead the communication of policy goals for the largest city in the State. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
A We Are Hiring flyer featuring text information about the Director of Communications position, the One Albuquerque logo, and the cabq.gov/jobs URL at the bottom. To the left is a photo of downtown Albuquerque as seen from a balcony.
January 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Sadly no, this particular puppy is not for petting. However, there are many puppies that are very much for petting at our Albuquerque Animal Welfare locations!
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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ICYMI: Our ABQ BioPark recently provided veterinary medical care to an injured Mexican gray wolf. He recovered from his injuries and was successfully released! Mexican gray wolves are endangered, and every individual is essential. #OneAlbuquerque
The young Mexican gray wolf brought to the BioPark for treatment of a leg injury is pictured curled up on a bed of straw.
January 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Looking to start of the new year with a new best friend? Our Lucky Paws adoption van is on the move! Join us at PetSmart (1424 Mercantile NE) on Jan. 9 from noon to 4 pm. Adoption fees are waived, and every adoption includes custom pet tags, microchip, & more. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Man holding a small brown puppy inside a pet store near cages with other dogs and a promotional table.
January 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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We are hiring! Work for the City you love as our next Deputy Director of Animal Welfare. Plan, direct, manage, & oversee the activities & operations of the Department, including oversight & execution of operating & capital budgets, policy evaluation & development. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
A We Are Hiring flyer featuring text information about the Deputy Director position, the One Albuquerque logo, and the cabq.gov/jobs URL at the bottom. To the left is a photo of a large breed black and tan dog with its tongue out, lounging on a patch of dirt.
January 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Get to know the Albuquerque Museum Photo Archives! On the first Wednesday & third Friday, staff from the Photo Archives show photographs from the collection to spark curiosity. Join us for the next Conversations with Collections on Jan. 7 from 10 am to 2 pm. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
A black and white photo of police officers on horseback and sending off to the side.
January 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Catch up on City news from last week!
➡️Tim Keller Sworn in for Historic Third Term as Mayor of Albuquerque
➡️ACS Helps Man’s Journey Through Addiction and Violence to Stability and Entrepreneurship
Check out cabq.gov/news to read about these topics and more.
#OneAlbuquerque
Mayor Tim Keller waving at the crowd from a podium during the inauguration ceremony. Elijah Chavez grooming a dog inside of a mobile unit. A close-up of an artwork featuring multiple hot air balloons against a blue sky. A Mexican gray wolf departs a transport crate.
January 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Attention Riders: Route 16 on Detour on Southbound Carlisle

Effective Mon., Jan. 5, 2026 through the end of Feb., Route 16 will be detoured on southbound Carlisle between Carlisle Pl. and Vail Ave..

Find more info here:
https://www.cabq.gov/transit/routes-and-schedules/route-detours

#OneABQ
January 5, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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Need easy ideas to include in your #NewYearsResolutions? Try these:

🍽️ Practice food safety - www.cabq.gov/foodsafety
🥬 Reduce food waste - www.cabq.gov/foodwaste
♻️ Sustainable living - www.cabq.gov/sustainability
🤧 Sign up for daily air quality alerts - www.cabq.gov/airquality

#OneAlbuquerque
List of 2026 New Year's resolutions promoting food safety, reducing waste, sustainable living, and air quality alerts from City of Albuquerque's Environmental Health Department.
January 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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We are hiring! Work for the City you love as our next Chief of Police. Responsibilities include overseeing and directing activities to reduce crime, implement constitutional community policing, recruit police officers, and build strong morale. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
A We Are Hiring flyer featuring text information about the Chief of Police position, the One Albuquerque logo, and the cabq.gov/jobs URL at the bottom. To the left is a photo of a row of police officers standing at attention.
January 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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The 2026 Youth Job & Volunteer Fair is just around the corner! Save the date and plan to join us on Feb. 7 at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center. Teens will be able to learn about and apply for dozens of jobs and volunteer opportunities! #OneAlbuquerque
A flyer for the Youth Job & Volunteer Fair, featuring a collage of three images featuring youth City of Albuquerque employees and kids posing, text information about the event, and the Youth Connect, Teen Connect, and One Albuquerque logos at the bottom.
January 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Did you make any New Year's Resolutions? We can help!

Video Description: A series of photos featuring City facilities and programs, including a man walking a dog, the ABQ BioPark Zoo, and a child volunteering with a clean-up.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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ICYMI: There's a new mural (Brighter Days, Historic Ways by local artist Ryan Saavedra) on the Wheels Museum exterior! This newest mural in Albuquerque’s Public Art collection honors Albuquerque’s rich history of transportation and business. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Man in blue shirt speaking at a podium outdoors with a colorful Route 66 mural behind him.
January 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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We are hiring! Work for the City you love as our next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Provide strategic leadership and executive direction for the City’s financial operations, ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability, transparency, and alignment with City priorities. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
A We Are Hiring flyer featuring text information about the Chief Financial Officer position, the One Albuquerque logo, and the cabq.gov/jobs URL at the bottom. To the left is a nighttime view of a street in Uptown with streaking, long-exposure headlights and taillights.
January 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Happy New Year's! 🎊
❄️Jan. 1: Most City offices & facilities closed, including 311, ABQ Ride, ABQ BioPark, animal shelters, libraries, museums, community & senior centers.
❄️Trash Pickup: Service is delayed by one day.
cabq.gov/newyears #OneAlbuquerque
Black background with golden fireworks and text wishing a safe and happy New Year from One Albuquerque. A flyer for New Year's City closures with exploding fireworks photos at the top and bottom.
January 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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What a year! We celebrated a new park, remodels, new art, new baby animals, important milestones, awards, and so much more. Here are just some of the highlights of 2025!
Video Description: A series of still photos from news releases this year, including a baby hippo.
#OneAlbuquerque
December 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Part 2 of Lecture: Modern Art, Politics, and Music in Germany is this Saturday at the Albuquerque Museum! Join us on Jan. 3 from 2 to 3 pm. Museum Director Andrew Connors introduces music and performing arts extending through the end of World War II. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Portrait of a young man in a black turtleneck holding a green leafy branch indoors with a rustic wooden background. Artwork Details: Curt Querner, Portrait with Stinging Nettle, 1933, oil on cardboard, 40.2 x 26.8 in. Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin © 2024 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
December 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Plan Your Ride Around Holiday Schedules!

Please visit our website for holiday schedule information:
https://www.cabq.gov/transit/routes-and-schedules/holiday-service

#ABQRide #OneABQ #HappyNewYear
December 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Did your New Year's resolutions include getting out of the house more? What about getting more exercise? Why not check a bunch off your list by adopting a dog in need! The Lucky Paws adoption van will be at PetSmart on Academy on Jan. 4 from 11 am to 3 pm! Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
White dog with blue eyes wearing a red and white striped bandana sitting on a red rug in front of a decorated Christmas tree with gold, red, and white ornaments.
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Catch up on City news!
➡️A Golden Opportunity: Rescued Golden Eagle Now Calls ABQ BioPark Home
➡️ABQ Fresh Forum Unites Community Around Expanding Access to Fresh, Affordable Food
➡️City Honors Former State Senator Dede Feldman with Plaque Dedication
Check out cabq.gov/news.
#OneAlbuquerque
A close up of various fruits and vegetables. ACS responders Miera and Curtis at a recent call for service, standing in front of a metal gate along a cinder block wall. Former state senator Dede Feldman and Mayor Tim Keller standing on either side of the dedication plaque.
December 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Did you know the Albuquerque Museum has Family Art Workshops every Saturday from 1 to 2:30 pm? Join us for a new theme every week! Workshops are included with paid admission. #OneAlbuquerque
Young girl in a red sweater threading colorful beads at a craft table indoors.
December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM