CABQ Environmental Health
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Serving the people of ABQ by promoting & protecting public health, preventing disease, & preserving our environment through sustainable management.
Now that the photoperiod (the amount of time each day that it is light or dark) is shifting, it’s time to see our earliest emerging butterfly around town—the Mourning Cloak butterfly! One of the longest living butterflies, it can live for nearly a year in adult form.
#WildlifeWednesday
#WildlifeWednesday
February 18, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Now that the photoperiod (the amount of time each day that it is light or dark) is shifting, it’s time to see our earliest emerging butterfly around town—the Mourning Cloak butterfly! One of the longest living butterflies, it can live for nearly a year in adult form.
#WildlifeWednesday
#WildlifeWednesday
Planning a Valentine’s Day picnic tomorrow?🍓💚 Keep your treats cool, covered, and critter-free for the perfect Valentine’s Day outing.
#ValentinesDay | #FoodSafety | #OneAlbuquerque
#ValentinesDay | #FoodSafety | #OneAlbuquerque
February 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Planning a Valentine’s Day picnic tomorrow?🍓💚 Keep your treats cool, covered, and critter-free for the perfect Valentine’s Day outing.
#ValentinesDay | #FoodSafety | #OneAlbuquerque
#ValentinesDay | #FoodSafety | #OneAlbuquerque
Appointed New Mexico’s official state reptile in 2003, the New Mexico Whiptail lizard uses parthenogenesis (parthen = virgin, genesis = to create, therefore ‘virgin creation’) which is a special type of asexual reproduction found throughout the animal kingdom.
#WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque
#WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque
February 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Appointed New Mexico’s official state reptile in 2003, the New Mexico Whiptail lizard uses parthenogenesis (parthen = virgin, genesis = to create, therefore ‘virgin creation’) which is a special type of asexual reproduction found throughout the animal kingdom.
#WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque
#WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque
This year’s #GreatBackyardBirdCount is Friday, February 13th through Monday, February 16th. Even beginning bird watchers can participate—no experience needed!
For more information on how you can participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, check out https://www.birdcount.org/
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For more information on how you can participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, check out https://www.birdcount.org/
#OneAlbuquerque
February 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
This year’s #GreatBackyardBirdCount is Friday, February 13th through Monday, February 16th. Even beginning bird watchers can participate—no experience needed!
For more information on how you can participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, check out https://www.birdcount.org/
#OneAlbuquerque
For more information on how you can participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, check out https://www.birdcount.org/
#OneAlbuquerque
Washing your hands isn’t just for after the bathroom! 🧼Every time we wash up—after meals, petting animals, or helping out—we’re protecting our neighbors and loved ones.
#OneAlbuquerque | #PublicHealth
#OneAlbuquerque | #PublicHealth
February 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Washing your hands isn’t just for after the bathroom! 🧼Every time we wash up—after meals, petting animals, or helping out—we’re protecting our neighbors and loved ones.
#OneAlbuquerque | #PublicHealth
#OneAlbuquerque | #PublicHealth
Gunnison’s Prairie Dogs are social animals, living in large colonies of up to a couple hundred individuals. These colonies have complex social structures, using things like vocalizations and interactive behaviors to help create and reinforce their social structure.
#WildlifeWednesday
#WildlifeWednesday
February 4, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Gunnison’s Prairie Dogs are social animals, living in large colonies of up to a couple hundred individuals. These colonies have complex social structures, using things like vocalizations and interactive behaviors to help create and reinforce their social structure.
#WildlifeWednesday
#WildlifeWednesday
Groundhog Day déjà vu? Not with food safety! Follow these four steps: Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill — make every meal a safe one!
#OneAlbuquerque | #GroundhogDay
#OneAlbuquerque | #GroundhogDay
February 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Groundhog Day déjà vu? Not with food safety! Follow these four steps: Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill — make every meal a safe one!
#OneAlbuquerque | #GroundhogDay
#OneAlbuquerque | #GroundhogDay
The City of Albuquerque is closing City Hall, Plaza del Sol, and other Downtown City offices at 1 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, due to a planned protest in Downtown. All other city facilities and services, including Transit and 311, will operate normally.
#OneAlbuquerque
#OneAlbuquerque
January 30, 2026 at 7:44 PM
The City of Albuquerque is closing City Hall, Plaza del Sol, and other Downtown City offices at 1 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, due to a planned protest in Downtown. All other city facilities and services, including Transit and 311, will operate normally.
#OneAlbuquerque
#OneAlbuquerque
#NationalSerpentDay is slithering our way this week!
We have over 20 species of snakes of all sizes sharing the Duke City with us. By far the most commonly spotted is the gopher or bull snake, who is completely harmless to humans but helps reduce pest rodent populations.
#WildlifeWednesday
We have over 20 species of snakes of all sizes sharing the Duke City with us. By far the most commonly spotted is the gopher or bull snake, who is completely harmless to humans but helps reduce pest rodent populations.
#WildlifeWednesday
January 28, 2026 at 10:01 PM
#NationalSerpentDay is slithering our way this week!
We have over 20 species of snakes of all sizes sharing the Duke City with us. By far the most commonly spotted is the gopher or bull snake, who is completely harmless to humans but helps reduce pest rodent populations.
#WildlifeWednesday
We have over 20 species of snakes of all sizes sharing the Duke City with us. By far the most commonly spotted is the gopher or bull snake, who is completely harmless to humans but helps reduce pest rodent populations.
#WildlifeWednesday
Public Health is where prevention meets community. Our local public health teams work behind the scenes to protect families, support equity, and build a healthier, more resilient community for everyone who calls our city home.
#PublicHealthDay | #OneAlbuquerque
#PublicHealthDay | #OneAlbuquerque
January 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Public Health is where prevention meets community. Our local public health teams work behind the scenes to protect families, support equity, and build a healthier, more resilient community for everyone who calls our city home.
#PublicHealthDay | #OneAlbuquerque
#PublicHealthDay | #OneAlbuquerque
Mmm… soups are amazing on colder days! Remember these soup safety tips:
• Cool quickly in shallow containers
• Promptly refrigerate and eat within 3-4 days
• Reheat to 165 °F
• Use airtight containers
• Label & date containers to track freshness
• Inspect before eating
#NationalSoupMonth
• Cool quickly in shallow containers
• Promptly refrigerate and eat within 3-4 days
• Reheat to 165 °F
• Use airtight containers
• Label & date containers to track freshness
• Inspect before eating
#NationalSoupMonth
January 26, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Mmm… soups are amazing on colder days! Remember these soup safety tips:
• Cool quickly in shallow containers
• Promptly refrigerate and eat within 3-4 days
• Reheat to 165 °F
• Use airtight containers
• Label & date containers to track freshness
• Inspect before eating
#NationalSoupMonth
• Cool quickly in shallow containers
• Promptly refrigerate and eat within 3-4 days
• Reheat to 165 °F
• Use airtight containers
• Label & date containers to track freshness
• Inspect before eating
#NationalSoupMonth
We're hiring our next City of Albuquerque Director Environmental Health UN! Make a difference in City government! We are hiring - apply today: bit.ly/4sza0lk
#NewJob #NMJobs
#NewJob #NMJobs
January 23, 2026 at 9:29 PM
We're hiring our next City of Albuquerque Director Environmental Health UN! Make a difference in City government! We are hiring - apply today: bit.ly/4sza0lk
#NewJob #NMJobs
#NewJob #NMJobs
While we do have beavers here in the City, you are far more likely to spot their smaller cousins, the muskrat. In their native range, they are well known to be a valuable food source for all sorts of predatory animals, ranging from owls to coyote.
#WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque
#WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
While we do have beavers here in the City, you are far more likely to spot their smaller cousins, the muskrat. In their native range, they are well known to be a valuable food source for all sorts of predatory animals, ranging from owls to coyote.
#WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque
#WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque
#ICYMI Check out this recent episode with the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Manager, Office of Sustainability. Learn about her journey into #Sustainability and how community collaboration created the Central New Mexico Comprehensive Climate Action Plan.
Full Podcast: https://ow.ly/y9Q050XVNNi
Full Podcast: https://ow.ly/y9Q050XVNNi
January 20, 2026 at 3:15 PM
#ICYMI Check out this recent episode with the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Manager, Office of Sustainability. Learn about her journey into #Sustainability and how community collaboration created the Central New Mexico Comprehensive Climate Action Plan.
Full Podcast: https://ow.ly/y9Q050XVNNi
Full Podcast: https://ow.ly/y9Q050XVNNi
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) is awarding grants for the purpose of advancing climate resilience projects. We are seeking partners to join with a climate change adaptation-oriented organization.
Read more: https://ow.ly/Z6ZP50XYcSp or email sustainability@cabq.gov
Read more: https://ow.ly/Z6ZP50XYcSp or email sustainability@cabq.gov
January 16, 2026 at 8:33 PM
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) is awarding grants for the purpose of advancing climate resilience projects. We are seeking partners to join with a climate change adaptation-oriented organization.
Read more: https://ow.ly/Z6ZP50XYcSp or email sustainability@cabq.gov
Read more: https://ow.ly/Z6ZP50XYcSp or email sustainability@cabq.gov
Despite there being no seas here, you can see a gull this time of year in the Duke City! These numbers would have been unheard of in the late 19th century due to hunting, but they are now estimated to be the 3rd most populous bird worldwide at approximately 1.2 billon birds!
#WildlifeWednesday
#WildlifeWednesday
January 14, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Despite there being no seas here, you can see a gull this time of year in the Duke City! These numbers would have been unheard of in the late 19th century due to hunting, but they are now estimated to be the 3rd most populous bird worldwide at approximately 1.2 billon birds!
#WildlifeWednesday
#WildlifeWednesday
Gluten-Free? Remember to check labels when grocery shopping and inform your server when dining out. Wheat allergies (one of the big nine allergens!) is just one gluten-related condition to keep in mind this #NationalGlutenFreeDay.
More Info: https://ow.ly/wKLO50XTCBx
#OneAlbuquerque
More Info: https://ow.ly/wKLO50XTCBx
#OneAlbuquerque
January 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Gluten-Free? Remember to check labels when grocery shopping and inform your server when dining out. Wheat allergies (one of the big nine allergens!) is just one gluten-related condition to keep in mind this #NationalGlutenFreeDay.
More Info: https://ow.ly/wKLO50XTCBx
#OneAlbuquerque
More Info: https://ow.ly/wKLO50XTCBx
#OneAlbuquerque
We're hiring our next City of Albuquerque Director Environmental Health UN! Make a difference in City government! We are hiring - apply today: bit.ly/4sza0lk
#NewJob #NMJobs
#NewJob #NMJobs
January 9, 2026 at 8:29 PM
We're hiring our next City of Albuquerque Director Environmental Health UN! Make a difference in City government! We are hiring - apply today: bit.ly/4sza0lk
#NewJob #NMJobs
#NewJob #NMJobs
Unlike the vast majority of adult butterflies that seem to dance from flower to flower, Arizona Sisters prefer the less glamorous hangouts of mud, tree sap, rotting fruit and even carrion in search of a meal, making them one of the few species of adult butterflies that aren’t actually pollinators!
January 7, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Unlike the vast majority of adult butterflies that seem to dance from flower to flower, Arizona Sisters prefer the less glamorous hangouts of mud, tree sap, rotting fruit and even carrion in search of a meal, making them one of the few species of adult butterflies that aren’t actually pollinators!
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
🍽️ 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
January 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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
🍽️ 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
As we get ready to walk into the #NewYear, many people have a tradition walking around the neighborhood to reflect. One of the most abundant number of feet you’ll find anywhere in the city is on the Desert Millipede.
#WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque
#WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque
December 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
As we get ready to walk into the #NewYear, many people have a tradition walking around the neighborhood to reflect. One of the most abundant number of feet you’ll find anywhere in the city is on the Desert Millipede.
#WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque
#WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque
🌟✨ As we wrap up another busy year, let’s take a moment to reflect on the journey we've shared in 2025! We're ready for what 2026 has in store! 🥳
#OneAlbuquerque | #NewYears
#OneAlbuquerque | #NewYears
December 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🌟✨ As we wrap up another busy year, let’s take a moment to reflect on the journey we've shared in 2025! We're ready for what 2026 has in store! 🥳
#OneAlbuquerque | #NewYears
#OneAlbuquerque | #NewYears
While many of us are excited to wake up tomorrow to find if #Santa and his #reindeer visited tonight, Santa’s reindeer are the only reindeer that can be found in the Duke City. We do, however, have their cousins as one of our wild citizens living with us every day—the Mule Deer!
#OneAlbuquerque
#OneAlbuquerque
December 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
While many of us are excited to wake up tomorrow to find if #Santa and his #reindeer visited tonight, Santa’s reindeer are the only reindeer that can be found in the Duke City. We do, however, have their cousins as one of our wild citizens living with us every day—the Mule Deer!
#OneAlbuquerque
#OneAlbuquerque
We know the holiday tradition of leaving milk and cookies out on Christmas eve (tomorrow), and we do love that combo too! 🥛🍪 Just remember, dairy is a high-risk food, so keep an eye on how long it sits out and keep everyone safe. 🎅
#12Days | #FoodSafety | #OneAlbuquerque
#12Days | #FoodSafety | #OneAlbuquerque
December 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We know the holiday tradition of leaving milk and cookies out on Christmas eve (tomorrow), and we do love that combo too! 🥛🍪 Just remember, dairy is a high-risk food, so keep an eye on how long it sits out and keep everyone safe. 🎅
#12Days | #FoodSafety | #OneAlbuquerque
#12Days | #FoodSafety | #OneAlbuquerque
#DYK? The vast majority of wrapping paper cannot be recycled (the paper quality is too low). Here are some ideas to rethink gift wrapping: reuse boxes (decorate with markers pencils), use the comics section of a newspaper. Be creative! To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/aCwq50XIHXX.
#12Days
#12Days
December 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#DYK? The vast majority of wrapping paper cannot be recycled (the paper quality is too low). Here are some ideas to rethink gift wrapping: reuse boxes (decorate with markers pencils), use the comics section of a newspaper. Be creative! To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/aCwq50XIHXX.
#12Days
#12Days