Near North Valley Neighborhood Association

02/18/2026

City Council considers zoning changes today!

Albuquerque’s City Council will consider numerous proposed changes to zoning, including the “upzoning” along Major Transit corridors, at its meeting today, Wednesday, February 18. The meeting starts at 5 pm. You can find the agenda here: https://cabq.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
The bill number is O-26-2.

Today may be your last chance to influence the City Councilors’ decision on zoning proposals that could have a profound effect on the City of Albuquerque.

If you want to speak at today’s meeting, you must sign up by 4 pm. Here’s the link for signing up: https://www.cabq.gov/council/find-your-councilor/public-comments/public-comment-sign-up-feb-18-2026-council-meeting. You can submit written comments through the ”Contact Your Councilor” link here, https://www.cabq.gov/council/find-your-councilor/contact-all-councilors.

Many of the more controversial proposals in O-26-2, including the corridor upzoning, were amended out, i.e., removed, by the City Council’s Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee. Still, some Councilors are pushing for these to be reconsidered by the full Council.

While NNVNA supports housing variety and “gentle” increases in density, we strongly oppose the corridor upzoning. Feel free to contact us via email at [email protected] for more information.

02/15/2026

"Big changes coming to a street near you."

Plans to narrow 4th St between Menaul and Candelaria are nearing completion. The City of Albuquerque is holding one last public comment meeting on Tuesday, Feb 17th at 5:30 pm at the Dede Feldman Los Griegos Health & Social Services Center | 1231 Candelaria NW. If you have comments, questions, or opinions to share with the City before construction begins, this is the place to be.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A section of Fourth Street that is just under a mile in the North Valley is getting ready for a makeover. The stretch from Menaul Blvd. to Candelaria Rd. is part of …

02/15/2026

Get excited, tomorrow's the BIG DAY 👏👏 La Montanita Food CO:OP is opening at its new location on 2500-12th St in Avanyu Plaza.

01/21/2026

Join us this weekend at the Special Collections Public Library https://abqlibrary.org/specialcollections @ 423 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 to attend the New Mexico Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series, featuring our very own Joe Sabatini, NNVNA Secretary 🙌

Joseph Sabatini, "North Fourth Street – Albuquerque's Original Route 66"

11/07/2025

Check out this event hosted by Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, happening TODAY.



"Dear Friend,

I'm sending a final reminder about the community resource fair my office is hosting this afternoon. If you’ve been affected by the shutdown, or if you're just looking for general guidance, be sure to stop by. We'll be joined by state and local agencies, non-profits, utilities, and food banks!

November 7th: 4:30 - 7:00 pm MT
Albuquerque High School
800 Odelia Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Food:
Meals on Wheels New Mexico
Storehouse New Mexico
Roadrunner Food Bank

Utilities:
New Mexico Gas Company - Energy Efficiency Programs
Nusenda Credit Union
PNM

Unemployment:
New Mexico Dept. of Workforce Solutions
Albuquerque Job Corps

Family Services:
The Cloth Option
New Mexico Asian Family Center
New Mexico Child Support Services Division
United Voices for Newcomer Rights

Healthcare:
Center for Development and Disability | UNM Health Sciences Center
Medical Assistance Division/HCA
New Mexico Health Care Authority

We’ll keep working every day to make sure New Mexicans get the support they need. If you or someone you know needs help during the shutdown, please reach out to my office at (505) 346-6781.

If you’d like to keep up to date on what I am working on in Washington, D.C., you can subscribe to our newsletter here and follow me on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, YouTube, Substack, and TikTok.

In Service,
Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Member of Congress"

10/13/2025

**Indigenous Peoples’ Night event at Avanyu Plaza is postponed**

The Indigenous Peoples’ Night event at Avanyu Plaza will not be held tonight due to the threat of thunderstorms.

This outdoor event with music, art, food, a car show, etc., was scheduled to start at 5 pm today.

IPCC/IPMI Special Projects Manager Marianne Billy tells us the event will be rescheduled. Marianne says, “We’re working to reschedule the event for November in celebration of Native American Heritage Month—a perfect time to come together as a community.”

Marianne will keep us posted on the new date.

10/01/2025

The City of Albuquerque is hosting an online Virtual Visioning Workshop for the Near North Valley and North I-25 Community Planning Areas today.

Your ideas will shape priorities for the next phase of planning—everything from housing and land use to transportation, parks and trails, economic development, cultural heritage, and climate resilience.

What to expect:
A quick overview of the CPA process and timeline
Small-group breakout discussions
Activities to identify opportunities and challenges
Clear next steps and ways to stay involved

Who should attend:
Residents, renters, homeowners, business owners, property owners, neighborhood leaders, youth, and anyone who lives, works, studies, or plays in the Near North Valley or North I-25 CPAs.

Spanish interpretation will be provided.

Join via Zoom or call in: 669-900-6833 | Meeting ID: 830 9077 5890

09/05/2025

*SAVE THE DATE *
Sandia Ranch Community Conversation
Tues, Sept 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm

05/20/2025

Tonight's the night!

ANNUAL MEETING
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Open House 5:15 pm
Meeting 6:00 pm
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Enter the meeting room via the glass doors on the south end of the Cultural Center (Chaco Ballroom Entrance).

Open House 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
 Meet Mayoral Candidates
 Chat with APD Valley Area Command representatives
 Visit with neighbors
 Sign in and join
 Refreshments

Meeting 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
1. Welcome, Introductions, & Year-in-Review
2. Valley Area Command Community Policing Council—Phil Jameson, Co-chair
3. Thank you Mike Canfield! Welcome Monique Fragua!
4. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Avanyu Plaza, La Montanita Food Co-op, & County Extension property updates—Mike Canfield & Monique Fragua
5. All-Ages Community Center—Barbara Baca, Bernalillo County Commissioner
6. Officer and Board Election
7. Proposed changes to 4-H Park—Dave Simon, Director, City Parks & Recreation
Dept

And, we will have door prizes—be sure you’ve signed in!

05/03/2025

Feel good story for your Saturday scrolling. Thank you to all the folks who participated.