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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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Everyone's favorite way to freeze for a good cause returns soon! Take the plunge at Sierra Vista Pool on Jan. 3 and help support the Shanta Strong Swim Fund which provides free swim lessons to children. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Person in a black and white outfit sliding down a bright red water slide into a pool on a sunny day. Person dressed as a Minion character splashing in a pool.
December 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The Our Lady of Guadalupe Exhibition has returned to the South Broadway Cultural Center! Over the decades, the exhibition has become a cherished tradition that fosters unity and cultural richness within the community. Plan to visit before it closes on Jan. 2! Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
A colorful poster advertising a 2025 Guadalupe art reception, featuring an illustrated image of Our Lady of Guadalupe surrounded by cactus and a vibrant sunset.
December 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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ICYMI: Albuquerque Fire Rescue announced their Top 10 Photos of 2025 Contest! We all know and love the incredible photos our AFR team captures. Now let them know your favorites! Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Smoldering forest floor with small flames and smoke rising among charred trees at night. Uniformed AFR honor guard members holding American and NM state flags during a formal ceremony outdoors. AFR firefighters in full gear navigate through thick smoke inside a burning structure.
December 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Don't miss the Coats & Cocoa Christmas Parade! Join us on Dec. 20 from noon to 2 pm at the Thomas Bell Community Center for food, family fun activities, and coats for youth and teens. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Santa Claus waves from a vehicle.
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, ‘cause Santa Claus is coming to the City’s Eastside Animal Shelter! Join us on Dec. 19 from 10:30 am to 3 pm. Capture memories with your child or pet by taking a free photo with Santa. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Small white dog sitting on Santa Claus's lap in front of a decorated Christmas tree indoors. Person dressed as Santa Claus sitting next to another in a Mrs. Claus outfit holding a small cat indoors.
December 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Christmas is almost here! 🎄🎁
❄️Dec. 24: Many City offices & facilities will have modified schedules
❄️Dec. 25: Most City offices & facilities closed, including 311, ABQ RIDE, community & senior centers
❄️Trash Pickup: Service is delayed by one day
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December 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Don't miss the ACS Holiday Community Event! Join us at the Albuquerque Community Safety headquarters on Dec. 19 from 4 to 7 pm. Santa will be there to pass out gifts! We'll also have free food, music, games, resources, and more. Bring the whole family! Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
The ACS Holiday Community event flyer with illustrations of red ornaments at the top, text information about the event in the center, and sponsor logos (including Bern Co, ACS, and City Council) at the bottom.
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Looking to do business with the City? Keep an eye on cabq.gov/bid! We love to partner with local businesses.
➡️APD Farrier Services
➡️City of Albuquerque Community Solar Participation
➡️Rental Compactors
Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
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December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Catch up on City news from last week!
➡️City Donates Vehicle to Support Portales Animal Services
➡️City Finalizes Development Agreement for Major Reuse of Park Central Tower
➡️South Broadway Cultural Center Honors Our Lady of Guadalupe
Check out cabq.gov/news.
#OneAlbuquerque
An animal transport vehicle with both side doors open, displaying different-sized, stacked metal kennels. A colorful poster advertising a 2025 Guadalupe art reception, featuring an illustrated image of Our Lady of Guadalupe surrounded by cactus and a vibrant sunset. A rendering of the San Mateo Towers redeveloped for housing. A view of downtown Albuquerque as seen from a garden balcony.
December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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ICYMI: Staff from the ABQ BioPark Aquatic Conservation Facility released 44,341 silvery minnows into the Rio Grande across two locations in Albuquerque this fall! Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Small silvery minnow fish are pictured inside a white bucket with an orange stripe down their back. The orange visible implant elastomer stripe serves as a tag.
December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Did you know there are new, interactive STEAM exhibits at Tiguex Park? The nine new exhibits allow visitors to explore topics and concepts ranging from sight and sound to wind, geology, and even the scale of the solar system! #OneAlbuquerque
Wind Turbine exhibit, featuring eight white metal turbines suspended in a brown metal frame at Tiguex park.
December 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Did you know you can host events in your local neighborhood park? Learn how to activate your park with this handy guide! Download the Parks and Recreation's guide for hosting park events & check out links to help you plan your next event at our City parks. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
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December 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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ICYMI: There's a new baby at the ABQ BioPark Zoo! A gentoo penguin chick hatched on Nov. 3. This new hatchling shares the same parents, Digit and Killian, as the first gentoo chick to hatch here in 2022! #OneAlbuquerque
The recently hatched gentoo penguin chick, with a fuzzy white body and grey head, sits in the hands of a keeper who is wearing black gloves.
December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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We have a sleigh full of holiday fun planned for you! Here is just a sampling:
🎄Coats & Cocoa Christmas Parade
☃️A Grinchmas Celebration
🎁Inclusion Recreation Holiday Dance
🎀ACS Holiday Community Event
Get details for these and find even more events at cabq.gov/events!
#OneAlbuquerque
December 10, 2025 at 6:27 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 Dec. 13 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.
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Catch up on City news from last week!
➡️City Council Approves $2 Million for Parks Turf & Grass Restoration
➡️Winter Break Programs Bring Families Together
➡️APD Continues Largest Officer Hiring Push in a Generation
Check out cabq.gov/news to read about these topics and more.
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Newly recruited Albuquerque police officers stand in formation during a ceremony inside a large hall.
December 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Don't miss the Winter Solstice Celebration! We'll have live music, a community seed mandala project, candle crafts, and more. Join us at the Open Space Visitor Center on Dec. 13 from 9 am to 2 pm. This is a free, family-friendly event! Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Did you know December is National Cat Lovers’ Month? What a great time to cozy up with a new furry friend from Albuquerque Animal Welfare and stay warm! If you can't adopt, consider fostering or volunteering. 🐱 #OneAlbuquerque
White kitten with gray eyes sitting on a floral patterned blanket near a window with soft natural light.
December 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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ICYMI: We’re excited to announce ABQ RIDE Forward, a plan to modernize how ABQ moves. Starting Dec. 13, we begin rolling out the first phase of route improvements with:
✨ More frequent service
✨ Better evening & weekend options
✨ & more
Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Public transit announcement about route changes starting December 13, 2025, with a city bus in the background.
December 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Get ready to twinkle all the way! The Twinkle Light Parade is Saturday at 5:15 pm in Nob Hill! Who will be crowned the twinkliest? Make a plan to get there early (don't forget about the Park & Ride) & enjoy displays from City Departments, local businesses, & more. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
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December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Non-essential City services and offices are on a 2-hour delay with offices opening at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 4, due to inclement weather conditions. https://ow.ly/x9ui50XBObj #OneAlbuquerque
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December 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Looking to do business with the City? Keep an eye on cabq.gov/bid! We love to partner with local businesses.
➡️Community Solar Participation
➡️Child Care Meals for Child Development Centers
➡️Real Property Right of Way Services
Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
A distance view of the downtown skyline at night with purple, green, and white lights. The One Albuquerque Finance logo in white and purple appears in the upper right. A list of open bid opportunities appears below along with the URL cabq.gov/bid.
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Come enjoy an evening stroll and see hand-made lanterns! Meet up for this free event at Robinson Park triangle (810 Copper NW) on Dec. 5 at 6 pm. The lanterns were created during artist Robert M. Allen's community art project earlier this year. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Happy National Mutt Day! It's no secret that we think mutts are the best. Adopt your new best friend today! Can't adopt? Consider fostering or volunteering! This holiday season, you can also build and donate a dog house to keep a pup warm. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Happy black and white dog with tongue out looking directly at the camera on a wooden floor indoors.
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Don't miss the 30th Annual Shop & Stroll in Nob Hill! Support our local businesses, eateries, and shops while enjoying the beautiful holiday decorations on Dec. 4 from 5 to 9 pm. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Nighttime street scene in Nob Hill with illuminated buildings and light trails from passing cars and text information about the Shop & Stroll event.
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM