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

Groundhog Day déjà vu? Not with food safety! Follow these four steps: Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill — make every meal a safe one! #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

#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

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

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

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

As a result of numerous complaints in the past few weeks, the Environmental Health Department conducted compliance checks over the weekend on food truck vendors operating downtown that resulted in several trucks getting cited. www.cabq.gov/environmenta...

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

#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#ICYMI

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 [email protected]

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

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#NationalGlutenFreeDay #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

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#NewYearsResolutions? #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

🌟✨ 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

Work for the city you love! ❤️ Apply now to be our next City of Albuquerque Director Environmental Health UN: www.governmentjobs.com//careers/cab... #NMJobs #NewJob

#DYK? The City’s annual FREE Treecycling event starts December 29. Help keep them out of the landfill and support a more #sustainable Albuquerque. More info at ow.ly/oUna50XMPmo.

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

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

#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#DYK? #12Days

Reuse, regift, or thrift this holiday season! 🎁 Find a holiday sweater at a local thrift store or repurpose worn out clothes by making your own holiday garb for gatherings and gift sharing. For more ideas, visit: https://ow.ly/zeJV50XIHzn. #12Days | #UglySweaterDay | #OneAlbuquerque

##DYK? Multiple historic versions of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” have “hares-a-running” in the song. Albuquerque is home to a singular hare species—the Black Tailed Jackrabbit (aka American Desert Hare), it is highly adapted to life desert life and our hot summers. #12Days | #OneAlbuquerque

🎉✨ As we celebrate this festive season, let’s keep the cheer going by staying healthy! 🧼Remember, proper handwashing is your best defense against germs. Scrub those hands while you sing a holiday jingle! 🎶 #12Days | #OneAlbuquerque

Happy first night of Hanukkah! As you and your families light the menorah and indulge in delicious latkes and sufganiyot, let’s keep food safety in mind with the big 4! 🥔🍩 1. Clean 2. Separate 3. Cook 4. Chill May your nights be bright & your kitchens safe! #8Days | #OneAlbuquerque

There’s nothing like a warm bowl of soup to cozy up with when the chill sets in! ❄️Store it safely, and remember, leftovers are best enjoyed within 3 days! 🗓️ #12Days | #FoodSafety | #OneAlbuquerque

The modern version of the #12Days talks about being gifted “Four Calling Birds”, many of the historical versions refer to these four birds as “colly” or “collie” birds. One of our most prominent ‘colly’ birds in the city is the Great-tailed Grackle, who can be quite noisy too! #WildlifeWednesday

Breathe Easy This Holiday Season! Sign up for your daily air quality alerts and keep your lungs happy while you deck the halls! Daily email alerts - sign up: https://ow.ly/yKX250XBwSo, or text ABQHealth (English) or ABQSalud (Spanish) to 226787 to receive real-time alerts by phone.

Colder weather and leaves on the ground! Here's an alternative idea for your green waste from our Sustainability Office. If you can't do that, CABQ Solid Waste is doing free curbside pickup for green waste collection until Friday, December 12! Learn more: https://ow.ly/Q7AJ50XCexz or call 311.

The First Day of Christmas, the caroler was given a partridge in a pear tree. The Duke City is not home to any partridge, but it is home to their very close relatives—quail. Gambel’s Quail is Albuquerque’s most common quail. #12Days | #WildlifeWednesday | #OneAlbuquerque

Se solicitan comentarios sobre las enmiendas propuestas al 20.11.20- Control del Polvo Fugitivo. Más información: https://ow.ly/paB450XAolq

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program will host a public open house to receive input regarding proposed amendments to Regulation 20.11.20 NMAC- Fugitive Dust Control. More information and Zoom access: https://ow.ly/JGoi50XAbgS

🦃🍂 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

🎉 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

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. #OneAlbuquerque