When a big summer holiday comes during the middle of the week, lots of local government services we take for granted change their hours or close.
So will trash be picked up? Can I go to the library to beat the heat? Are city pools open? The answer, according to the City of Albuquerque, is yes, no, and yes…but.
Curious what you can and can’t do on Independence Day in the Duke City? Here’s a partial list.
What’s closed on Thursday, July 4?
Buses, animal shelters except for the admissions desk and reclaims, City offices, community and child development centers, libraries, senior meal sites, and youth summer meals are closed in observance of Independence Day. See below for a complete list and details.
ABQ RIDE & Sun Van
But ABQ RIDE Customer Service is open 365 days a year and will be available to answer your calls from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 4. The Alvarado Transportation Center lobby will be closed to the public. Regular bus service resumes Friday, July 5.
Animal Shelters
Eastside and Westside shelters closed July 4, admissions desk and reclaims remain open July 4
Childhood Development Centers
Early Head Start & Pre-K closed July 4
City Offices
Most city offices closed July 4
Community Centers
Golf and Event Center at Balloon Fiesta Park
Health and Social Service Centers
KiMo Theatre
Business and ticket offices closed July 4
Libraries
Open Space Visitors Center
Senior Centers
Senior, Multigenerational and 50+ Sports and Fitness Centers closed July 4
Senior Meal Sites
Shooting Range Park
Summer Meals for Children
Swimming Pools
Close at 5 p.m. July 4. Cesar Chavez and Wells Park spray pads closed all day
Tennis Facilities
What’s open on Thursday, July 4?
311, trash pickup, pools, golf courses, Lucky Paws Adoption Center, the ABQ BioPark, and museums are all open and operational on Independence Day. See below for a complete list and details.
311 Community Contact Center
- Report illegal fireworks anytime online
- Report issues anytime on the ABQ311 app.
- Call center special hours are:
- Wednesday, July 3, from 6 a.m. to midnight
- Thursday, July 4, from 3 p.m. to midnight
- Friday, July 5, from 6 a.m. to midnight
- Saturday, July 6, from 6 a.m. to midnight
Adoption Center
Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport open July 4
ABQ BioPark
Aquarium, Botanic Garden, Tingley Beach, and Zoo open July 4
Albuquerque Museum
Balloon Museum
Golf Courses
Swimming Pools
Close at 5 p.m. July 4, Cesar Chavez and Wells Park spray pads closed all day
Tennis Facilities
Trash & Recycling
Trash will be collected July 4
Trash Drop Off
Looking for something to do?
Check out the city’s Freedom 4th at Balloon Fiesta Park. Here’s a preview from our friends at The Paper.
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