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• Albuquerque City Projects Page

• Albuquerque City Code & Regulations, including Integrated Development Ordinance

• Contact the Mayor

More Local Resources

• Boards & Commissions

  • Albuquerque’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees advise the City Council and Mayor on key issues like housing, transportation, and infrastructure. These groups help shape the policies that influence our city’s future.

  • At Strong Towns ABQ, we encourage members to apply and get involved. Serving on a board or commission is a great way to advocate for a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable Albuquerque.

• Office of Neighborhood Coordination

  • Neighborhood Associations (NAs) in Albuquerque represent residents, property owners, and businesses, and are open to everyone within their boundaries. With the updated recognition standards, they can now influence local development by receiving project notifications and having the ability to appeal zoning and development changes.

  • Strong Towns ABQ encourages members to engage with these groups to promote sustainable urban growth, transportation safety, and affordable housing. By participating, you can help shift the conversation in your neighborhood, advocate for change, and work from the ground up to improve Albuquerque’s future. Getting involved offers a chance to make a lasting impact on your community.

  • While we recognize that this system can sometimes be exclusionary, participating where possible allows us to help make these groups more representative of our community and its true needs. Through involvement, we can advocate for a more inclusive and equitable approach to urban development, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard in shaping Albuquerque’s future.

Other Local Groups 

These are some local groups in Albuquerque that ST members may be interested in:

• BikeABQ

  • BikeABQ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advocates for safer and more accessible cycling in Albuquerque. Since 1999, the organization has worked with local officials to improve bike infrastructure and promote education programs like Street Skills, Safe Routes to Schools, and Bike-to-Work Month. With over 360 members, BikeABQ unites cyclists to enhance the biking environment and quality of life across the city.

• Together for Brothers

  • T4B is a community-led organization dedicated to building the leadership capacity of boys and young men of color (BYMOC), as well as their families and transit riders. Through projects focused on Central Avenue, Food Justice, Outdoor Equity, and Transit Riders, T4B works to promote health equity and social justice across New Mexico. Their vision is to create health and justice for BYMOC and their communities, while their mission is to empower these communities through partnerships, collective action, and a foundation of love and support.

• Albuquerque Transit Riders Union

  • Facilitated by T4B, The Albuquerque Transit Riders Union, more commonly known as ABQ-TRU, is an emerging union working to ensure equitable access

• Generation Elevate New Mexico (GENM)

  • Generation Elevate New Mexico (GENM) is a non-partisan coalition of young leaders advocating for sustainable and smart growth in New Mexico. Focused on economic vitality and community well-being, GENM supports development projects and policies that foster investment, job creation, and improved quality of life. By engaging members in public hearings, social media campaigns, and direct advocacy, GENM works to shape a bright, inclusive future for New Mexicans.

• Albuquerque Affordable Housing Coalition

  • The Albuquerque Affordable Housing Coalition advocates for increasing and preserving affordable housing in the Albuquerque metro area. As a grassroots, volunteer-driven organization, they focus on raising awareness, ending discrimination in housing markets, promoting innovative housing policies, and mobilizing the community to strengthen existing programs. Their mission is to enhance community well-being and prosperity through strategic partnerships and policies.

• Downtown Albuquerque News

  • Downtown Albuquerque News (DAN) is a digital publication offering comprehensive updates on events, issues, and developments in Downtown, Old Town, and nearby areas. It focuses on local news, neighborhood concerns, and community events, helping residents stay informed and engaged.

• Environmental Education of New Mexico

  • Environmental Education Association of NM, also known as Environmental Education of New Mexico (EENM), advances an advocacy-focused movement, collaboration, and leadership to ensure that every child in New Mexico has daily equitable access to environmental and outdoor learning. EENM is the only statewide organization dedicated to this cause.

• New Mexico Wilderness Alliance 

  • The New Mexico Wilderness Alliance is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to the protection, restoration, and continued enjoyment of New Mexico’s wild lands and wilderness areas.

• Tree New Mexico

  • Tree New Mexico provides Urban canopy Tree awareness education planting and giveaways in urban communities large and small throughout NM. Urban and rural reforestation and forestery education. Manage Reforestation Grants and Manage Tree Nursey. Manage Reforestation Grant and Manage Tree Nursey. Reforestation and Education.