District 3 Projects

We have been working diligently with City Departments to address median landscaping, curbs and sidewalks, traffic problems, and clean-up of bikes, trails and intersections.

Community Enhancement Projects | District 3 Projects | Current Projects | Completed Projects

Community Enhancements Projects

• Hispanic Heritage Day
• APD at Risk Youth Programs and Outreach
• Bike Recycling Project
• Citizenship Programs
• Arte Escondido
• Gathering of Nations
• Mariachi Spectacular
• New Mexico Music Festival
• Recuerdo Cesar Chavez
• Native American Training Institute
• Route 66 Centennial Celebration 
• Serenity Mesa
• Somos
• Sparks Lorenzo Antonio Scholarship
• SW Education Partners Career and Tech Training RFK High School
• Tarde de Oro
• Community Bike Program
• Think Big/West Fest
• Lowrider Fest

District 3 Projects

Current Projects

• SW Public Safety Center-The City purchased the 6-acre property at Amole Mesa and 98^ththat will the SW Public Safety Center. Phase 1 of the project includes the construction of Fire Station 23, APD substation and ACS office.  Phase 1 in currently in design.  Phase 2 includes a Transit Park and Ride.
• The West Gate Community Center opened in 2021 located in Southwest Albuquerque, and serves the surrounding community with youth programming during out of school time, senior meals, a fitness center, and English as a Second Language classes.
• Phase II was started May 11, 2023 and will add a warming kitchen, splash pad, classrooms, a bus stop, and meeting spaces to the center.
• Phase III will include a gymnasium and is currently under design. 
• West Central Infrastructure improvements (North Side of Central from Sarracino Pl. to 90^th Street). Infrastructure improvements for future redevelopment projects along this corridor and to increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Improving the mulit-modal transportation facilities in the area will help generate synergy between existing and future land uses and spur economic development. To be completed by Spring 2024.
• Traffic Calming analysis was conducted along Amole Mesa Ave (between 118^th st and 98^th st) and Messina. Traffic calming to measures to be installed by Spring 2024.
• The Route 66 Visitors Center construction is completed and is in the move-in phase, during the move-in phase doors are open to the public for a preview on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00am-4:00pm. Center will be completely open in the Spring of 2024.
• Improvements at 98^th St and Gibson Rd SW intersection will include the installation of new signal equipment at the existing 4-way stop controlled intersection. The project will include mill and inlay of existing pavement, intersection modifications, ADA improvements, signing and striping updates, and intercession approach street lighting. Construction to start at the beginning of Spring 2024.
• Project is underway to design the roadway improvements at the intersections of 98^th St & Benavides Rd to include construction of a multi-lane roundabout, bicycle and multi-use trail facilities, ADA compliant sidewalks and curb ramps, and other improvements as needed.
• 60^th and Central site improvements to include a portable building for a non-profit organization and a future memorial site for Mr. Allison Gorman and Mr. Kee Thompson, who were murdered at this site in 2014.
• 118^th South Side Functionality and improvement.  Traffic calming study was done to identify and mitigate any pedestrian and vehicular traffic deficiencies on Dennis Chavez Boulevard to Amole Mesa Avenue.  The documents include the existing traffic and multimodal deficiencies and evaluate potential alternatives to improve the conditions. The availability of funding will influence the project timeline
• Forming a partnership with the County of Bernalillo to Develop 118^th street.  R-21-182 (Establishing Corridor Improvements for 118^th St from Ladera Drive to Senator Dennis Chavez Boulevard as a priority for the city Albuquerque funding processes, encouraging the NM Department of Transportation to Prioritize the approval and construction of and interchange at Ladera Drive and 118^th st Planning/design currently in place.
• Phase 2 improvements to Westgate Little League 1& 2 include improvements to the league’s concession stand at Tower Park Facility and is currently in the design phase.  Remediation of the pigeon infestation included removal of the clubhouse on the Junior field’s facility.
• Crestview Bluff project seeks to protect approximately 34 acres in Southwest Albuquerque/Bernalillo County located south of Central Avenue and approximately ½ mile east of Old Coors Drive.  Crestview Bluff study was completed.  It has some outstanding natural and cultural resources, including excellent views and recreational opportunity

Completed Projects

• Speeding Has a Name educational and awareness campaign has been launched.
• “Just Breathe” End road rage educational and awareness campaign has been launched.
• Automated Speed Enforcement Ordinance-implemented and automated speed enforcement cameras are installed around the city.
• APD Youth Leadership Project a Community Policing model to bridge the gap between law enforcement. Albuquerque’s first APD Lowrider was completed. 
• Duke City Leadership Lowrider Bike Club pilot program launched in Spring of 2023 that is a positive youth development after school program. The Duke City Leadership Lowrider Bike Club follows the success of the APD Youth Leadership Lowrider program. APD’s Southwest Area Command’s PRT Team worked with youth from around Albuquerque to rebuild an out-of-commission police vehicle into a lowrider representative of the Albuquerque car culture. The Lowrider Bike Club will continue the community building from the Lowrider car and follow the lead of the Olathe, Kansas Police Department that has successfully ran a similar Lowrider Bike Club for many years.
• APD SW Area Command Equipment purchases include: mobile surveillance camera trailer (1), BioMetric/keyed handgun vault (70), Vortex Crossfire HD 12x50 Binoculars (70), Property Kiosk (1).
• The South Valley Respite Center is completed was opened in Summer of 2022, and will serve as a valued community resource for residents to provide unpaid care to aging and disabled loved ones.
• IDP the Illegal Dumping Partnership was formed as a partnership between the City and County to address illegal dumping in the community and the mesa and surrounding areas. 
• Major Street Lighting Project in Southwest Albuquerque.  This project added 215 street lights to major roadways that currently go dark at sunset.  The lights were installed along:
• Central Ave. from Unser Blvd. to Coors Blvd.
• Bridge Blvd. from Central Ave to Old Coors Dr.
• Tower Rd. from Unser Blvd. to 85^th St.
• Tower Rd. from Unser Blvd. to Autumn View Rd.
• Sage Rd. from 98^th St to Unser Blvd.
• Arenal Rd. from Unser Blvd. to Coors Blvd.
• Gibson Blvd. from 98^th St to Unser Blvd.
• Blake Rd. from 98^th St. To Diversion Channel just went of Coors Blvd.
• Implementation of traffic calming measures on Gun Club Rd.  The traffic calming measures will include the installation of 7 speed tables on Gun Club between Blumenshine Cir SW and Southfield Dr SW.  To be installed summer of 2021.
• Improvements at 98^th St and Blake Rd Intersection that include ADA compliance and traffic signalization.  The improvements include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to the wheelchair ramps, new signalization, left turn lane on northbound 98^th Street, and milling and inlaying the entire intersection.   
• Atrisco Dr SW-Traffic calming measures installed on this road.  A speed cushion (pre-fabricated traffic calming device) was installed to slow traffic which would help stop accidents occurring along this road.
• Festoon lighting installed across the Central Ave bridge between Tingley Dr. and Sunset Road.  The festoon lighting features bulbs on cables that stretch across the sidewalks of the bridge over the Rio Grande River.
• Women’s Memorial Park was constructed on the Southwest Mesa site where eleven murdered young women’s remains and unborn child were found in 2009. The park is located on Amole Mesa & 118^th St. SW.  
• Shade Structures added on 11/25/22 The shade structures are inspired by organic leaf and flower petal shapes and signify the perseverance of the spirit. They gently slope up toward the sky reflecting life seeking sunlight. Sunlight also creates a powerful moment of remembrance, on November 25th, a ray of sunlight is cast by the large shade structure and illuminates the center of the plaza. November 25th is International Day for Elimination of Violence Toward Women and serves as a reminder of preventable pain and suffering.
•  Valley Gardens Park Improvements include: installation of a new fence along the street edge, new shade structure and new exercise equipment.  The exercise equipment includes a bench press, plyometric, steps, rower, stepper, wheelchair accessible chest press & a 3-person static combo.
• Monastery Gardens Park Improvements include: new fencing along the entire park and new lighting installed in the park and under the current shelter.
• Silver Tree Park & Westgate Heights Park improvements include: new pipe railing to be installed around both of the perimeters in both of these parks.
• Intersections made pedestrian friendly with enhances striping & new signage.  The intersections include:
• 98^th and Central
• Unser and Central
• Old Coors and Central
• Atrisco and Central
• Construction of new Parks to include: Sunset Sierra Park and Anderson Heights Park.
• Rio Grande Pool repairs were completed.
• Renaming of the Alamosa Community Center to the Ted M. Gallegos Community Center.
• Renaming of Wells Park to the Johnny Tapia community center at Wells Park.
• Westgate Library renovations.
• Unser library opened 2015.
• Ensured funding to ensure Alamosa & Westgate Library would stay open.
• New Alamosa Community Center Equipment purchased.
• West Central Economic Analysis and study completed.
• Upgrade to the West Central Arches lighting.
• Neighborhood associations signs: Valley Gardens, Alamosa, Sky View, Westgate Heights and Route 66 West,
• West Central Bridge Banners.
• Yucca-Old Coors Road Alignment-8.9 million
• West Central Streetscape (ART).
• Atrisco Rd SW curb and gutter completed.
• 98^th Street Widening completed with curbs, gutters, and medians.
• 98^th Street and Central turn signals were installed.
• Tower medians upgraded.
• Neighborhood sidewalks and curbing installed: Merlida Alley, 53^rd St Sidewalks, 59^th & Churchill Sidewalk.
• Buckling, Drainage and Curb issues were fixed at 90^th Street and Frederick Ln.
• Traffic Signals installed at Lamonica @ Coors.
• Yucca sewer alignment
• Yucca & Old Coors road alignment.
• New signs were installed on Old Coors & Yucca that helped ensure the signs, were visible to oncoming traffic. 
• Implementation of traffic calming measure on Gonzales Rd.  Traffic calming measures include additional striping along Gonzales Rd that include a double white line used to define the parking lane and narrow the driving lane, along with re-pavement of the entire road.
• New Stop Sign installed on West Glenn and Metzger to help mitigate traffic concerns.
• Improvements made to Street Crumbling on Flora Vista. The improvements along this road include: resealing of the cracks in the road to ensure a drivable road for the residents.
• Working with Parks and Recreation department on redesign of the Alamosa Skate Park when funding becomes available.  The park was refurbished to make it a safer and fun place for the youth in our community.
• Alamosa Skate Park installed new BMX dirt bike trail.
• Alamosa park refurbished the Tennis Courts, shade structure and perimeter fence added.
• The Anderson Heights Park on Cenote Rd is completed.  During construction it was discovered that some of the designated land sits on an archaeological site, so it slowed up the process.
• The design for traffic calming measures for the Merlida Alleyway near Alamosa Elementary School was completed.
• Work on 114^th and De Vargas was completed at this dangerous intersection.  More concrete barriers placed to protect the home at the intersection, new traffic speed signs were installed and other traffic calming measures put in place.
• Collaborated with school, local and state officials to place needed infrastructure to create safer pedestrian and traffic measures at Atrisco Heritage Academy.
• Representatives from APS, the City of Albuquerque, State Senator Padilla, APD and others agreed to work with each other to develop a plan for traffic safety issues at Amole Mesa & 98^th Street.

• The groundbreaking for Sierra Sunset Park at Messina and Amole Mesa was held on November 14^th.  The 6.8-acre state-of-the-art park located west of 98th St. and south of Gibson. The park is estimated to be completed by late summer 2015.
• Sidewalks were constructed on Churchill Rd east of Old Coors and on Fredrick Lane east of Unser.
• Westgate Little League Park on 86^th and Sapphire, Phase 1 was cleaned up and some repairs made to the dugouts to alleviate some of the maintenance issues. 
• New signs were constructed and placed in Valley Gardens and Alamosa neighborhoods.
• The Tower medians are getting new landscaping installed with shrubbery, trees and flowers.