The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to dust. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity. Effective: 10:30AM, 6/18 Expires: 2PM, 6/18

Today we’re enjoying watching one of the most iconic butterflies the city has to offer float by—the Two-tailed Swallowtail! They do look rather similar to their cousins the Tiger Swallowtail, but the 2nd ‘tail’ is what sets them apart. #WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque

It's that time of year, and who doesn't love fresh fruit! Just remember, fruit stands requires a food permit in the City. Vender fruta picada requiere un permiso de la Ciudad. Info on obtaining a food permit / información: https://ow.ly/F6xZ50Zag3Y

Air Quality is for everyone! Our team met with a youth group earlier today to talk about air quality and culminated in an "I am Poem" (or drawing) connecting them to air and health. #AirQuality | #OneAlbuquerque

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to dust near industrial areas. Those with respiratory conditions should limit outdoor activity. Effective: 9:50AM on 6/8/26 Expires: 1PM on 6/8/26

Access to trails isn’t just for fun—it’s about creating healthier, more sustainable communities. By making sure everyone can use these open spaces and caring for nature, we can help people feel good, protect the environment, and build a stronger bond with the outdoors. #NationalTrailsDay

EXTENDED: The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to dust. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity. Effective: 1 PM, 6/5/26 Expires: 10 PM, 6/5/26

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to dust. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity. Effective: 10 AM, 6/5/26 Expires: 2 PM, 6/5/26

The haze over the City this morning is due to thunderstorm winds to the distant south. Current particulate levels do not warrant a health alert in Albuquerque. So the Environmental Health Department will be keeping a close eye on particulate levels in Albuquerque today.

We’re celebrating the Black Bear for #WildlifeWednesday! Be Bear Aware and leave bears alone! If you see one in the City, report it to the New Mexico Department of Wildlife at (505) 222-4700. In an emergency, call 911. Enjoy wildlife from a distance! #OneAlbuquerque

Bake sale and lemonade stands may be covered by the Homemade Food Act (you may not need a permit). What DOES require a permit: • Lemonade with fresh fruits such as strawberries or raspberries • Bake sale items requiring refrigeration (cheesecake, ice cream cookie sandwiches, etc.) #OneAlbuquerque

Summer break brings lots of fun! Let's keep safety in mind so there's no stopping you. If you're feeling sick, stay out of the water. Use good hygiene practices when swimming. And if you own your own pool, make sure you are keeping it well maintained and clean. #OneAlbuquerque | #PoolSafety

Western Kingbirds have an average size of 8” & weigh approximately 1oz, this robin-sized small bird with a grey head and yellow body. They will also defend their nests from anything they think may be a threat to their chicks—including humans, livestock and pets. #OneAlbuquerque | #WildlifeWednesday

After the recent rainfall, it’s important to inspect your yard for standing water and debris. Mosquitoes only need a bottlecap size of water, so check for items like tires, buckets, and containers that may collect rainwater and empty them out.

Ready for Memorial Day Weekend? Don’t forget: safe grilling, sun protection, and water buddies make for the best weekend! If you feel sick, stay out of the water. Let’s make memories while staying healthy! #MemorialDay | #OneAlbuquerque

#DYK? Over 100 bee species are here in the Duke City. Native bees are a big deal—many of them have co-evolved very specific pollinator/plant relationships with certain plants or plant families over thousands of years that if one is removed, the other ceases to exist. #WorldBeeDay | #OneAlbuquerque

Protect yourself and your friends: lather up with sunscreen, buddy up, and keep an eye out for waterborne germs. If you feel sick, stay out of the water. #NationalSafeSunWeek | #OneAlbuquerque

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to ozone. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity. Effective: 05/17/2026 6:25 PM Expires: 05/17/2026 10:00 PM

Join us for a free, family-friendly hike & the outdoors together! Meet up at the Open Space Visitor Center on May 16 at 9 am for the Bosque Adventure Hike. Your guide will take you on a water-themed adventure, complete with Rio Grande history, ecosystem facts, & more. Link in bio. #OneAlbuquerque

It's #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! This year’s theme is “Every Bird Counts – Your Observation Matter”. Using apps like iNaturalist or eBird or participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count or City Nature Challenge help us better understand the lives and behaviors of these birds. #OneAlbuquerque

Looking to make an impact in your community? Work for the City! Lend your talents - apply today! We're actively looking for our next Field Operations Officer. #Albuquerque #OneAlbuquerque www.governmentjobs.com//careers/cab...

Its #AirQualityAwarenessWeek. Breathe easier and stay informed. Sign up for our daily air quality alerts.

Happy International Compost Awareness Week! #DYK that caring for a compost system in our arid environment is a bit different than composting in wet climates? Here in Albuquerque, we let less air through to keep moisture in the pile. Learn more at https://ow.ly/gT2450YUEkr#DYK #Sustainability

After last night’s rain, make sure that your yard is free of mosquito breeding habitat by dumping any standing water! Do your part and talk to your neighbors to spread the word in your community! #PublicHealth | #OneAlbuquerque

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to blowing dust. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity. Effective: 8PM on 04/30/2026 Expires: 6AM on 05/01/2026

Meet the Pond Slider! Pond Sliders are native to the Southeastern US and invasive here in New Mexico, they arrived here in the pet trade. Please do not dump unwanted animals. Contact CABQ Animal Welfare or a specialty rescue group instead. #WildlifeWednesady | #OneAlbuquerque

Learn more about the City's Sustainability Office. www.instagram.com/reel/DXuHeGR...

EHD had the opportunity to participate in the NMEHA 2026 Vector Control Course and hosted a field day at our Montessa Park facility last week. Agencies and organizations from around the region came to speak and learn about vector species impacting human health. #PublicHealth | #OneAlbuquerque

Happening now! Come say hi to our Sustainability Office at the Earth Day Festival - www.earthdayfestivalnm.org

Lots to do this weekend! EHD is proud to partner with City Nature Challenge ABQ for City Nature Challenge 2026. https://ow.ly/AqMX50YNFXp Not quite your thing? No problem! Our Sustainability Office will be at the Earth Day Festival - come say hi! www.earthdayfestivalnm.org

The City Nature Challenge starts soon! 🐦‍⬛🌿 Just remember wildlife safety. Take plenty of pictures, but do not disturb the wildlife. #OneAlbuquerque | #Wildlife | #CityNatureChallenge

It's #InternationalBatDay! 🦇 There are more than 1,400 bat species worldwide. The Duke City is home to 20 bat species that either live here full time or migrate through. One of our most common bat visitors this time of year is the silver-haired bat. #OneAlbuquerque

✅📅 Mark your calendars! Our Sustainability Office will be there and would love to chat! #Sustainability | #EarthDay

We're finishing #NationalPublicHealthWeek so we asked some of our team what public health means to them. #PublicHealth | #OneAlbuquerque

It's #NationalWildlifeWeek, but every day is Wildlife Day here at EHD’s Urban Biology Division! Our goal is cooperative coexistence of both humans and wildlife in our city. Many can be seen if you simply stop to look for them! Check out cabq.gov/wildlife#NationalWildlifeWeek #WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque | #DYK

#AprilFools isn’t just once a year for many animals living among us in the City—it’s a way of life. Lots of animals use their skills and appearance to fool others every day of the year! Three most common forms of mimicry are camouflage, Batesian mimicry, and homotypism. #WildlifeWednesday

Our #Sustainability team will be there! We hope to see you there too!

Stop Norovirus in its tracks! 🛑 Remember to wash your hands, clean surfaces, wash clothes, avoid touching your face, stay home if you’re sick, and handle food safely. We’ve got this, #OneAlbuquerque! 💪 #PublicHealth

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to blowing dust. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity. Effective: 7:15AM, 3/27 Expires: 10PM, 3/27

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to smoke. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity. Effective: 7PM, 3/25/26 Expires: 9AM 3/26/26

Normally taking flight in April or May, this small, white/cream butterfly can be easily recognized by the black dots on its wings. The butterfly is the adult phase of the ‘imported cabbageworm’, an invasive species known to prey on cruciferous crops worldwide. #WildlifeWednesday

To help prevent the spread of norovirus: 🛏️If you're experiencing symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea, stay home. 💧Drink plenty of clear fluids. Stay away from sugary drinks! 🍚BRAT Diet to help settle your stomach. 🚿Wash your hands frequently and disinfect surfaces. #PublicHealth | #OneAlbuquerque

From our friends at Keep ABQ Beautiful. This Saturday, turn your extra clothes into something powerful 💚 More info: cabq.gov/recyclothes Every donation helps local students get the essentials they need to show up confident and ready to learn. #Sustainability | #KeepABQBeautiful | #OneAlbuquerque

As the unseasonably warm weather has decided to stick around, we’re going to start to see more and more of our insect friends appearing throughout the city. One of the more noticeable insects on the earlier side are Green Lacewings. #WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to dust near industrial areas. Those with respiratory conditions in the CABQ and BernCo should limit outdoor activity. Effective: 8:30AM on 03/18/26 Expires: 12PM on 03/18/26

To help prevent the spread of norovirus, please remember to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the restroom and before preparing or eating food. #PublicHealth | #OneAlbuquerque

Health alert for ABQ and BernCo for dust effective 10AM, 3/17 through 1PM, 3/17. Sensitive populations should limit outdoor activity. Alerta sanitaria para ABQ y BernCo por polvo efectiva desde 10AM, 3/17 hasta 1PM, 3/17. Las poblaciones sensibles deben limitar sus actividades al aire libre.

Today we’re bringing some facts about one of our most iconic Burqueno wild citizens--- the North American Porcupine! Look high up into the bare trees in the bosque for a spiky ball, often in or near the crook of a tree or where branches meet. They’re hard to miss! #WildlifeWednesday

We're hiring! Apply today and work for the City you love. www.governmentjobs.com//careers/cab... #NewJob #ABQJobs

As we once again prepare for the great spring migration, ducks, geese, mergansers and more will leave us for more northern locales for a few months. Ring-necked ducks have a distinct light ring near the end of their dark bills...🦆Adios! #WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque