APS Hosts Community Wellness Festival as Air Quality Board Convenes in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM – March 14, 2026 – APS opened a community wellness festival with free vaccines and insurance help as the city’s Air Quality Board met this week.
Albuquerque Public Schools opened its March Wellness Festival this week, offering on-site Medicaid and Medicare enrollment, free vaccines, and assistance programs to families across the city.
Free Vaccines and Enrollment Support at APS
The March 11 event at APS City Center was open to the entire community, including residents not affiliated with the school district. APS Medicaid Enrollment sponsored the festival, which included on-site signups and recertifications for Medicaid, SNAP, LIHEAP, and TANF benefits. Medicare enrollment and education were also available through a state insurance broker.
Representatives from BEWELLNM provided information on financial assistance and affordable health insurance options. Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Care Van was on site administering free MMR vaccines for all attendees and flu vaccines for children 18 and younger.
APS described the event as part of a broader effort to connect families with health coverage, preventive services, and support programs in one location.
Air Quality Board Meets Amid Seasonal Concerns
Also this week, Albuquerque’s Air Quality Control Board held its March 11 meeting at the Plaza del Sol Building. The hybrid meeting allowed residents to participate in person or remotely.
The board, operating under the city’s Environmental Health Department, oversees local air quality regulations and policies. Meeting information and agendas were made available in advance, consistent with public participation requirements.
Air quality remains a recurring concern in the metro area during windy and dry conditions, particularly for residents with respiratory conditions. The Environmental Health Department maintains daily updates and alert signups through the city’s website.
What Residents Should Know
APS said similar outreach efforts may be announced in the future to assist families with coverage enrollment and preventive care services. Residents seeking vaccine information or insurance enrollment assistance can monitor APS and city health department announcements for upcoming events.
The Environmental Health Department provides current air quality conditions and public meeting schedules online for those tracking environmental health issues in Albuquerque.
If you have urgent symptoms, seek medical care. For general questions, talk with a licensed clinician.
