City of Albuquerque opens Southwest Safety Center: Photos

Community members and firefighters join in a “push-in” ceremony during the grand opening of the new Southwest Safety Center in Albuquerque on Friday.

The new Southwest Safety Center at 98th and Amole Mesa in Albuquerque during its opening ceremony Friday.

New Mexico Sen. Michael Padilla, left, and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller place a placard signifying Engine 23 is now in-service during an opening ceremony at Southwest Safety Center in Albuquerque on Friday.

Southwest Safety Center in Albuquerque on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.

First responders and community members come together to celebrate the grand opening of the new Southwest Safety Center in Albuquerque on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue Engine 23 sits outside the new Southwest Safety Center in Albuquerque on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.

Mayor Tim Keller, left, helps push-in AFR Engine 23 insdie its new garage at the Southwest Safety Center in Albuquerque on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.

Community members tour the Southwest Safety Center in Albuquerque on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.

Community members attend a grand opening ceremony for the new Southwest Safety Center in Albuquerque on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.

Jon Austria

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Published September 26, 2025 - 5:47 p.m. Modified September 29, 2025 - 11:14 a.m.

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