The following is a basic resource list for gardeners in the Albuquerque area

seeking information about or guidance in starting a community garden.

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority

The ABCWUA offers straightforward online assistance in planning and planting for the low-water and
xeriscaped garden, grey water conservation and additional assistance for area gardens, alongside
resources for wiser watering and compliance with regulations. www.abcwua.org/

Albuquerque Open Space

The City of Albuquerque Open Space Division manages over 29,000 acres of diverse and unique
public lands for the protection of  natural and cultural resources, outdoor low-impact recreation, and
definition of the urban boundary. With over 366 acres of farmland preserves within the Albuquerque
area, the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division is proud to be a part of Albuquerque’s agricultural
heritage.  For more information about our farmlands and other properties, please find information
online: www.cabq.gov/openspace or call 452-5200.
Location:  The Open Space Visitor Center, a great place to begin your exploration of our unique lands,
is located at 6500 Coors Blvd. Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Contact: the Open Space Visitor Center at 897-8831 or email openspace@cabq.

Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Office (BCCES)

http://bernalilloextension.nmsu.edu
1510 Menaul NW Albuquerque, NM 87107
Contact: bernalil@nmsu.edu or 505-243-1386

Bernalillo County Open Space

Vision: To become a dynamic network of properties with important natural or cultural resources
managed to benefit people, plants and wildlife by protecting or enhancing view sheds, water resources,
wildlife habitat, cultural/historic sites, and prime agricultural land; and providing resource-based
recreation and environmental education. www.bernco.gov/live/default.asp
Mission: To preserve and provide natural areas, cultural resources and resource-based recreation for
Bernalillo County citizens. These lands are acquired and managed to conserve natural and cultural
resources, provide opportunities for education and recreation and to shape the urban environment.
Location: 111 Union Square SE, Suite 200 Albuquerque NM 87102
Contact: Colleen Langan, Open Space Coordinator, at (505) 314-0398 or calangan@bernco.gov

City of Albuquerque
Excellent online resources are made available at the City’s website: www.cabq.gov

City Forester, City of Albuquerque

A healthy urban forest helps to offset the C02 emission we emit everyday. In 2006, The City passed
ordinance 6-6-1 creating an Urban Forestry program in charge of all private and public trees within the
city's limits that would work to increase the level of support to other city departments, business, and
property owners. www.cabq.gov/albuquerquegreen/green-goals/trees/urban-forestry
Contact: Nick Kuhn, City Forester - Parks and Recreation Dept: 505-768-5370 or nkuhn@cabq.gov

Master Gardeners, Bernalillo County

BCCES, Extension Horticulture Agent
Contact: rosel@nmsu.edu or call 505-243-1386 /505-292-7144
Location: 1510 Menaul NW Albuquerque, NM 87107
Master Gardeners, Statewide
Extension Horticulture Specialists
http://aces.nmsu.edu/ces/mastergardeners/
Agricultural Science Center at Los Lunas
1036 Miller St. SW Los Lunas NM 87031
Contact: cwsmith@nmsu.edu or 505-865-7340

Mid-Region Council of Governments (MRCOG) Agricultural Collaborative

The Mid-Region Council of Governments is committed to improving the sustainability and
profitability of small and medium-scale agriculture in New Mexico’s mid-region.  This includes local
produce, meat, dairy, and value-added products.  By supporting local foods, we are supporting the
farmers, the land, the sourcing of local products by food service companies, and most important, the
consumption of local foods.

The Agriculture Collaborative, hosted by the MRCOG, is a dynamic group committed to sustaining

and promoting local food and agriculture in New Mexico's mid-region.  We host free monthly
meetings, expert speakers, and special events.  www.mrcog-nm.gov/content/view/17/55/
Location: 809 Copper Ave., NW Albuquerque NM 87102
(downtown, north of Robinson Park, near the intersection of Central & 8th Street)
MRCOG Resources for Local Growers: www.mrcog-nm.gov/content/view/312/285/
Contact: Ann Simon, asimon@mrcog-nm.gov or (505)247-1750

Rio Grande Botanic Garden

An oasis in the desert: Bordered on the west by the famed Rio Grande and the largest cottonwood
gallery forest in the world, the lush and peaceful Rio Grande Botanic Garden is a facility of the
Albuquerque Biological Park.
The Garden currently encompasses 36 developed acres, including a 10,000 square foot glass
conservatory housing native and exotic plants from desert and Mediterranean climate zones, the
whimsical Children's Fantasy Garden, the award-winning Rio Grande Heritage Farm, the all new
Sasebo Japanese Garden and the seasonal PNM Butterfly Pavilion featuring hundreds of free-flying
North American butterflies and moths.
Location: 2601 Central NW, at the intersection of Central and New York Avenues.
Contact information: (505)768-2000 or email biopark@cabq.gov

Rio Grande Farmers Guild

Learn about their support services for small agricultural projects including mentorship and educational
programs, as well as critical assistance through a tool co-op and other resources.
Contact: John Shipley at (505) 873-8689 or email valleycoop@yahoo.com

Walk Albuquerque
This organization works to create and preserve safe, attractive, and accessible walking areas
throughout Albuquerque. For more activity and project information, visit WalkAlbuquerque.org
The walking guide project was initiated by WALK Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Alliance for
Active Living. Call (505) 344-9742 for more information and find maps to neighborhoods online:
www.cabq.gov/albuquerquegreen/news/walking-tours.
Albuquerque Community Gardens & CSAs:
*Community gardens with educational opportunities

ABQ Community Centers with garden projects

The City manages and provides to the citizens of Albuquerque 24 community centers. Each center
provides an assortment of programs and activities that meet community needs and promote community
involvement in recreation, cultural activities, education, health and family life activities. Community
Centers offer before and after school programs for school age children (from 6 through 12 years old)
and youth. Programs/hours of operation of each center will vary.
Cesar Chavez Community Center
7505 Kathryn SE (Louisiana & Kathryn ) Albuquerque New Mexico 87108 (505) 256-2680
Contact: Krystle Winklepleck, Recreation Activities Coordinator, kwinklepleck@cabq.gov
Loma Linda Community Center
1700 Yale SE (Yale & Gibson) Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 (505) 764-1525
Contact: Maggie Silva, Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor (MaggieSilva@cabq.gov)
Los Duranes Community Center
920 Leopoldo NW (Rio Grande & Rice) Albuquerque New Mexico 87104 (505) 848-1338
Contacts: Ray Wright, Community Recreation Center Supervisor (RWright@cabq.gov)
Ricky Sanchez, Community Recreation Activities Coordinator (richardsanchez@cabq.gov)
Find your local community center to inquire about current community gardening projects:
www.cabq.gov/communitycenters/ or for a map: www.cabq.gov/communitycenters/centers.html

*Action Buzz Garden

A neighborhood garden supported by the Harwood Art Center for the benefit and education of local
residents, established on private property offered to the group by owner.
Find additional information:

East Central Ministries

This program offers support to the surrounding community, including healthy and job services,
through their community gardening efforts. In 2007 they began a retail greenhouse to help provide jobs
for our neighborhood. Over the years we have grown from one full size greenhouse to three full size
greenhouses and several smaller ones. www.eastcentralministries.org
Location: 123 Vermont NE Albuquerque NM 87108
Contact: John@eastcentralministries.org or call (505)266-3590

*Erda Gardens
A small, biodynamic and completely local Community Supported Agriculture Project currently
farming several sites in the South Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico. www.erdagardens.org
Mailing address: P.O. Box 8845 Albuquerque, NM 87198-8845
Contact: (505) 610-1538, please leave message, or email info@erdagardens.org

*Hubbell House
Agricultural education and volunteer opportunities are available at the 100 year-old historic site,
offering many ways to participate and contribute your energies. www.hubbellhouse.org/
Location: 6029 Isleta Blvd. Albuquerque, New Mexico 87105
Contact: Jedrek Lamb, info@hubbellhousealliance.org or 505-244-0507
Los Poblanos Organics
Los Poblanos Organics is a 16-acre farm located on the historic Los Poblanos Ranch in the beautiful
Rio Grande River Valley in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. This membership group provides
opportunity for a member to work for half of their membership fees. www.lospoblanosorganics.com
Location: 4803 Rio Grande NW, north of
Mailing address: PO Box 7715 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87194
Contact: (505) 681-4060 or email, education@lospoblanosorganics.com

*Rio Grande Community Farms 

A 50 acre, non-profit urban farm located at the Los Poblanos Fields Open Space in the North Valley of
Albuquerque, New Mexico. The farm grows organic food for the Albuquerque area, offers community
gardening opportunities, supports local food networks, and actively maintains wildlife habitat through
sustainable conservation and gardening methods. www.riograndefarm.org/
Location: 1701 Montano Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87107
Contact: info@riograndefarm.org or call (505) 345-4580 for information.

*Sanchez Farm and La Placitas

Bernalillo County acquired Sanchez Farm (14 acre tract of land) in 1997 as part of a drainage retention
basin for storm water run-off from Isleta Blvd, now facilitated by La Placita Gardens. County Parks
and Recreation and community members were interested in developing the site as a wetland habitat,
working agricultural area, and South Valley heritage interpretive center.
La Placita Gardens/Sanchez Farm Contact: Joe Garcia, jgarc20@msn.com or (505) 823-2870
or Colleen Langan, Open Space Coordinator, at (505) 314-0398

Sawmill District Community Garden

Arbolera de Vida Community Garden, sponsored by the Sawmill Community Land Trust
"We're building more than just homes, we're building neighborhoods" 
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 25181 Albuquerque, NM 87125
Contact: Vicente Quevedo, MCRP, Lead Community Organizer by phone (505)764-0359

*South Valley Academy Charter School & Dragon Farm

A small pesticide-free farm located on the campus of South Valley Academy, established in 2007 and
approximately 2/3 of an acre in size. Students are involved in nearly all farm operations, including
planting and selling produce at the growers' markets. Additionally, the farm is integrated into the
curriculum of several classes. www.southvalleyacademy.org/SVA_Site/SVA_Dragon_Farm.html
Location: 3426 Blake Road SW Albuquerque NM 87105
Contact: Richard Brandt, 452-3132

Southwest Organizing Project

SWOP's first community garden was created in the South Valley in 2007. Primarily a pilot project,
SWOP members grew a wide variety of vegetables while learning about the NM farming. “In 2009, we
established a community garden at the base of Pajarito Mesa. Now, we've acquired the use of vacant
city property in Albuquerque's International District on which we'll establish a year-round community
garden project in 2010. This garden will provide a permanent space in the central city for residents to
learn how to grow their own food as an affordable alternative to the mega corporate food stores. It will
also provide a space for demonstration projects to spur programs that benefit New Mexico
communities statewide, including SWOP’s backyard cold-frames project.” www.swop.net
Garden Location: in the SE Heights at Ross and Wellesley SE.
Office Location: 211 10th Street Southwest 87102. For more information, call (505)247-8832
*The Source, Wellness Center
A rapidly expanding community garden is facilitated by The Source on Carlisle SE and welcomes
participants from anywhere in the city to be a part of their growing community.
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Location: 1111 Carlisle Blvd SE Albuquerque NM 87106
Contact: Chery Klairwator (505) 991-0839 or email info@thesourceabq.com
Grower’s Markets
For the most up-to-date information on New Mexico markets, http://farmersmarketsnm.org/

Albuquerque Downtown Market

Location: 8th & Central at Robinson Park
Schedule: JUNE TO OCTOBER Saturdays, 7am-11am, SEPT-OCT hours: 8am-12pm
Contact: Carolyn Espe, (505) 243-2230 ext. 127 Accepts EBT, WIC and Senior checks

Albuquerque VA Growers' Market

Location: Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center (just inside the San Mateo/Gibson entrance)
Schedule: JULY-OCTOBER Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 1 pm
Contact: Leslie Shainline, (505) 265-1711, ext. 2393

Corrales Growers' Market (YEAR ‘ROUND)

Location: Recreation Center, 500 Jones Rd. & Corrales Rd., south of the post office
Schedule: MAY-OCTOBER, Sundays, 9am -12pm, Wednesdays 3 pm - 6 pm during peak season
NOVEMBER-APRIL First Sunday of each month, 10am - 1pm
Contact: Mary Jane Rodriguez, (505) 898-7927 Accepts WIC and Senior checks

Los Ranchos Growers' Market (YEAR ‘ROUND)

Location: City Hall, 6718 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
Schedule: MAY-NOVEMBER, Saturdays, 7 am – 11am, SEPT-NOV hours: 8am-12pm
DECEMBER-APRIL 2nd Saturday of each month, 10 am - 12 pm
Contact: Sue Brawley, (505) 890-2799 Accepts WIC and Senior checks

Nob Hill Growers' Market

Location: Morningside Park, Lead & Morningside SE
Schedule: MAY 18-NOVEMBER 4 Thursdays, 3 pm - 6:30 pm
Contact: Georgia Daves, Email Accepts WIC and Senior checks

Rio Rancho Growers' Market

Location: 24th Ave. & 10th St
Schedule: JULY-OCTOBER, Fridays, 4pm-7pm
Contact: Charles Shaheed, (505) 891-2230

South Valley Growers' Market

Location: Cristo Del Valle Presbyterian Church, 3907 Isleta Blvd SW
Schedule: JUNE-OCTOBER, Saturdays, 8am-12pm
Contact: Rhonda Reinert, (505) 877-4044 Accepts WIC and Senior check

Uptown Growers’ Market

Location: At the ABQ Uptown Shopping Center, www.abquptowngrowersmarket.org/
Louisiana NE & Indian School NE, in the NE parking lot behind the Coldwater Creek
Schedule: late JUNE-OCTOBER, Saturdays and Tuesdays, 7 am - 12 pm
Contact: Nancy Erickson, (505) 865-3533 Accepts WIC and Senior checks
OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES

For local, online discussions: www.dukecityfix.com, then search your topic of interest.
For those interesting in keeping chickens in urban Albuquerque: www.urbanchickens.org
For traditional seed varieties, some of which are native to our area: www.nativeseeds.org

For excellent information on community gardens around the US:

American Community Gardening Association: www.communitygarden.org/
Seattle P-Patch Program www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/ppatch/
Sustainable Cities Institute www.sustainablecities.org
Community Food Security Coalition www.foodsecurity.org/

Information regarding agriculture and government agencies, for communities:

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/partners/for_communities.html
Communities and local governments work with NRCS State Offices and local USDA Service Centers
to help them protect their natural resources. NRCS also provides information on climatology, water
management, watershed planning, and flood control.