CABQ Civic Engagement

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

The One Albuquerque Volunteer Website is even better now that you can get connected in various other languages powered by Google Translate!

We believe anyone and everyone can volunteer for the city we love and are so excited to announce that you can translate our volunteer website into many other languages that you may need to have better access to volunteer for our community!

Don’t be shy and check out this cool new tool now!

Alt text: Video highlighting the new translate function of the One Albuquerque Volunteers Website

09/01/2026

📣 Calling All Nonprofit Organizations!

Want to learn how to become a City of Albuquerque vendor and successfully respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs)? This training is for you!

Join us for Procurement Training 101 for Nonprofits, designed to help nonprofit staff better understand the City’s procurement process and how to pursue contracting opportunities.

📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026
🕑 2:00–3:30 PM
💻 Webinar — Will be recorded

Whether you're new to City procurement or looking to strengthen your organization’s approach, this is a great opportunity to build your knowledge and connect with the process.

👉 Register here: bit.ly/4cyUHmv

Alt Text: Flyer for Procurement Training 101 webinar on Sept 9, 2026, from 2-3:30 PM for nonprofit staff to learn vendor and RFP response skills.

09/01/2026

🌟 Ready to make a difference in your community?

There are so many ways to get involved, meet new people, and share your time and talents right here in Albuquerque! 💙

🌾 Lend a hand at the State Fair Farm exhibits
🎈 Explore year-round volunteer opportunities at the Balloon Museum
🎶 Audition for the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus

Whether you’re looking for a one-time experience or a way to stay involved year-round, there’s a volunteer opportunity waiting for you!

✨ Find your next way to give back and get involved today!

Alt Text: Three volunteers outdoors in autumn, surrounded by fall leaves, promoting September's volunteer schedule for Civic Connections.

08/25/2026

🍂 New season, new ways to make a difference! 🍂

Our August–September Volunteer Schedule is here! 💙🧡 Whether you’re interested in supporting survivors through RCC-SANE, helping at the American Heart Association’s Heartwalk, or joining the team at the New Mexico State Fair, there’s a volunteer opportunity waiting for you.

✨ Find your next opportunity and get involved today!

👉 cabq.gov/volunteer



Alt Text: Group of diverse volunteers posing indoors with smiling faces, promoting August-September volunteer opportunities for RCC-SANE, AHA Heartwalk, and New Mexico State Fair.

08/25/2026

Wanna help our APS students? Donate today!📝📚🚌

School supplies can also be donated through August 27 at:

• City Hall — outside the Office of Civic Engagement, 1st Floor
• Eastside Animal Welfare Shelter
• Albuquerque Museum and Balloon Museum
• CABQ Libraries

Every donation helps local students start the school year prepared to learn and succeed.

Stuff the Bus!
August 29 | 9 AM–12 PM
Location: West end of the Hinkle Fun Center and Flix Brewhouse parking lot

ABQ RIDE, in partnership with the UNM Foundation, is hosting a school supply drive to fill a city bus and support students across Albuquerque.

When you donate at Stuff the Bus, every car will receive:
• Two free Hinkle Mini-Golf passes
• One Flix Brewhouse movie pass

Alt Text: Instagram reel describing the details for a supply drive.

08/21/2026

Welcome back, Lobos! ❤️

Our Civic Engagement Team was out at Welcome Back Days 2026 connecting students with opportunities to volunteer, get involved, and make an impact in our community. 🌎✨

Alt text: Video showing UNM students interacting with the Civic Engagement Team during Welcome Back Days 2026 at UNM campus.

08/21/2026

Help Local Students Start the School Year Ready 🚌📚

Looking for a way to support students in our community? There are several ways to donate school supplies and help local students prepare for the upcoming school year.

Stuff the Bus!
August 29 | 9 AM–12 PM
Location: West end of the Hinkle Fun Center and Flix Brewhouse parking lot

ABQ RIDE, in partnership with the UNM Foundation, is hosting a school supply drive to fill a city bus and support students across Albuquerque.

When you donate at Stuff the Bus, every car will receive:
• Two free Hinkle Mini-Golf passes
• One Flix Brewhouse movie pass

Prefer to drop off your donation? School supplies can also be donated through August 27 at:

• City Hall — outside the Office of Civic Engagement, 1st Floor
• Eastside Animal Welfare Shelter
• Albuquerque Museum and Balloon Museum
• CABQ Libraries

Every donation helps local students start the school year prepared to learn and succeed.

Alt Text: Flyer with crayons at the bottom describing the details for a supply drive.

08/20/2026

Make a direct impact in New Mexico by giving your time to three great causes: nurture young felines through play and positive care with the Kitten Social Club, pack and distribute fresh produce at Roadrunner Food Bank to improve local food access, or guide fairgoers with parking and entry lines at the 2026 New Mexico State Fair.

Head over to the One Albuquerque Volunteers website today to learn more and sign up!

Alt Text: Pictures of volunteers, a person holding a kitten and trash grabbers stacked together in a bin. The pictures are on the August volunteer schedule flyer.

08/14/2026

Reminder! Join us for Mayor Keller’s State of the City this Saturday, August 15 at 4:30 PM at the Route 66 Visitor Center! Enjoy local brews, food, live music and performances, and get an up-close look at the trucks and vehicles that help keep our city running. Admission is free and all are welcome!

Registration for Event: CABQ.GOV/SOTC - link in bio

Event Details
Date | Saturday, August 15, 2026
Gates Open | 4:30 PM
Mayor Keller’s Address | 5:45 PM
Location | Route 66 Visitor Center, 12300 Central Ave SW, 87121
Program

Gates Open | 4:30 PM
🚒 Meet the Fleet
🎺 Mariachi Herencia
Mayor Keller’s Address
💃 Performance by Baila! Baila!

Alt text: Video with Mayor Time Keller promoting State of the City on Aug 15 at the Route 66 Visitor Center, featuring Meet the Fleet, marachi, Baila Baila and city updates.