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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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Get excited - it's almost time for the Old Town Holiday Stroll! Don't miss the Lighting of the Tree, live music, fun hosted by both the Albuquerque Museum & the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, & more. Join us in Old Town on Dec. 5 from 5 to 9 pm. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Tall Christmas tree glowing with white and yellow lights in a crowded outdoor plaza in Old Town Albuquerque at night.
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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ICYMI: We recently celebrated the first completed segment of the Albuquerque Rail Trail! This is the first completed stretch of the transformative 7-mile loop that will one day connect Albuquerque’s core neighborhoods. #OneAlbuquerque
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 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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🦃🍂 Gobble up the good vibes this Thanksgiving, but don’t let food safety take a holiday! 🚫🥴

1️⃣ Thaw that turkey safely in the fridge!
2️⃣ Keep hot foods hot & cold foods cold!
3️⃣ Wash those hands frequently! 🙌

#OneAlbuquerque
Thawing/cooking Thanksgiving food graphic. Text reads: Thawing proteins: 24 hours per 4-5lbs in the refrigerator (best method). Cold water - change every 30 minutes. Microwave - cook immediately after. NEVER thaw on the counter. Use a food thermometer to make sure foods are cooked to appropriate temperatures. Thanksgiving meal preparation safety graphic. Text reads: Wash hands for at least 20 seconds before handling food and between tasks. Clean/sanitize cutting boards, counters, and utensils before and after food prep. Separate raw and ready-to-eat foods Use different cutting boards for meats and produce. Keep Thanksgiving foods at the right temp graphic. Text reads: Turkey, chicken, casseroles - 165°F. Ham, pork, beef (whole cuts) - 145°F + 3-minute rest. Egg dishes (flan, quiches) - 160°F. Leftovers - reheat to 165°F. Hot Foods - keep ≥ 135°F. Cold Foods - keep ≤ 41°F. Thanksgiving leftovers graphic. Text reads: Use shallow containers for rapid cooling. Eat leftovers within 3-4 days. Freeze leftovers if storing longer. When reheating - heat to 165°F, and stir halfway for even heating.
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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River of Lights starts this weekend! Enjoy a stroll along our 1-mile path featuring over 700 one-of-a-kind hand-welded light displays, animated and 3D sculptures, and millions of twinkling lights at New Mexico’s largest walk-through holiday light show. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Join us at Casa San Ysidro for Noche de Luces! We'll have traditional music, a craft activity, hot cider & cookies, & much more. Don't miss out on the beautiful holiday decorations during this free event on Dec. 4 from 5 to 8 pm! Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
An exterior view of Casa San Ysidro decorated for a holiday event with luminarias and holiday lights.
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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🎉 Tis the season for potlucks! 🍽️ Let’s keep the cheer (and our tummies) intact!

1️⃣ Chill those dishes in the fridge before the feast!
2️⃣ No double-dipping!
3️⃣ Hot foods = hot mess if left out too long!
4️⃣ Check for allergens!

#FoodSafety | #Holidays | #OneAlbuquerque
Holiday potlucks graphic. Text reads: At home or at the office - keep it a bacteria-free buffet with these simple tips: If you’re sick - even with mild symptoms - don’t prepare or cook food. Have hand sanitizer available at the start of the food line for your guests' convenience. Potluck etiquette graphic. Text reads: Label dishes with allergens (nuts, dairy, gluten, etc.). Label serving utensils so dishes don’t get mixed up. Provide separate utensils for each dish. Keep raw foods apart from cooked foods - avoid cross-contamination! Potluck food safety graphic. Text reads: Keep cold items packed tightly in coolers and hot dishes wrapped in towels/insulated carriers during transport. Place raw items in leak-proof containers during transport. Refrigerate foods within 2-hours, especially perishable foods not in warming trays, slow cookers, or ice baths. Potlucks for high-risk groups graphic. Text reads: Infants, older adults, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems should avoid: Raw/undercooks egg (like homemade eggnog!). Unpasteurized dairy. Soft cheeses (unless pasteurized). Raw sprouts. Undercooked meats and seafood.
November 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Catch up on City news from last week!
➡️ACS Emergency Overnight Shelter Transportation Saves Life on Second Night of Operation
➡️ABQ BioPark Announces Winner of Baby Hippo Naming Contest
➡️Doghouse Drive Helps Pets Stay Warm All Winter
Check out cabq.gov/news.
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Pug peeking out from a wooden doghouse Albuquerque city skyline in the background and a large parking lot full of cars in the foreground.
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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ICYMI: Our Planning Department has released 3D-printable versions of the City’s four free casita construction plan sets! The construction plan sets were donated by Nieto Custom Builders, which will save thousands of dollars for those wanting to add a casita to their property. #OneAlbuquerque
The front façade of a 3D printed small home inside of a warehouse.
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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ICYMI: Our Animal Welfare team has launched their annual Doghouse Drive! Help us keep pets cozy by donating doghouses. Want to build your own? We also have plans! Need help for your pets? Low- & moderate-income residents can apply for the Doghouse Lottery. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Pug peeking out from a wooden doghouse.
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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This holiday season, let’s feast with purpose and reduce food waste! Need help planning how much to buy to feed your family and friends and still have some leftovers for the weekend? Check out our website for meal planning tools (under food loss and waste tab): ow.ly/UIHw50XteEs.

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Holiday meal planning graphic. Text reads: Cooking for one? Or the whole family? Mealing planning can help reduce food waste! Meal planning tools (links on our website) can help you guess how much food you need to buy to feed your guests, with leftovers to boot. www.cabq.gov/foodwaste.
November 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Toys for Tots registration is open! Need a helping hand this holiday season? New Mexico families can register up to 5 children with our handy online form. Are you an agency looking to help out? Email us directly! cabq.gov/toys #OneAlbuquerque
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Don't forget to schedule your Casa San Ysidro tour before the season is over! The Minge Collection at Casa San Ysidro includes architectural elements, furniture, religious art, jewelry, a transportation collection, & more. Tours run through November! Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Group of five people casually chatting outside on the Casa San Ysidro grounds. One of the outbuildings is visible in the background.
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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ICYMI: The new Albuquerque Police West Bluff Mini Substation is now open! Visit us at 2810 Coors NW Suite A, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. Did you know you can file a police report, report abandoned vehicles, and more at substations? #OneAlbuquerque
Entrance of Albuquerque Police West Bluff Mini Substation with official badges on glass doors.
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Thanksgiving is almost here, Albuquerque! 🥧
➡️Most City facilities closed on Nov. 27 & Nov. 28
➡️Solid Waste: Thursday collection service will take place on Friday & Friday service will take place on Saturday
➡️ABQ Ride: No service on Thursday
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A close-up of pumpkins and fall flowers on the top and bottom of a graphic with text information about Thanksgiving City closures in the middle.
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Don't miss the next Reading Room Rumble! Get your game on with a fun event at the Central and Unser Library Community Room. We'll have open arcade play, competitive free-to-enter tournaments, and more. Join us on Nov. 22 from 11 am to 5 pm. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Poster for Reading Room Rumble esports gaming tournaments, featuring the City of Albuquerque esports logo, at Central and Unser Library.
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The next Albuquerque Museum Third Thursday is this week! This month’s program features live music by Lindy Vision, hands-on art activities, and special tours of Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past, an exhibition exploring Indigenous identity. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
A composite graphic with two images. The first: The band Lindy Vision; two women seated on a gold blank wearing gold halter tops and shorts. Photo by Katrina Cuylear. The second: A work titled The Zenith, a photograph by Cara Romero, featuring a person floating in space wearing a helmet and a blue jump suit with heritage corn floating all around.
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Catch up on City news!
➡️Check out cabq.gov/news to read about these topics and more.

Albuquerque Museum Announces New Head Curator
Job Training Albuquerque Expands Economic Opportunity Under “Affordable ABQ” Initiative
CABQ Mobilizes Cold Weather Shelter and Safety Resources

#OneAlbuquerque
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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#OneAlbuquerque
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.

#OneAlbuquerque
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!
➡️Check out cabq.gov/news to read about these topics and more.

Charging Forward: Breaking Ground on Station 4 at Coronado Park
City Celebrates First Completed Segment of the Albuquerque Rail Trail

#OneAlbuquerque
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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#OneAlbuquerque

A group of cranes standing in a field, surrounded by tall grass and open landscape.
November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM