The Leading Voice​ in Business
Our goal is to make our city and state a great place to start and grow a business and a safe, exciting place to work and raise a family.​
Our Mission
We work with government, business, and community partners to promote and develop a welcoming business environment and thriving, diverse economy in New Mexico.Â
Plan of Action
The Chamber is working to transform Downtown Albuquerque, improve education, and make our city safer.
News & Updates
Find the latest news on important issues and updates on the Chamber’s programs, events, and work.
Chamber Hosts CrimeStat Luncheon on March 11 with Sam Bregman
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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP February 13, 2026 — Tax Package Moves to Senate Floor; Two Compact Bills Clear Senate Committee and more!
IMPORTANCE OF READING: Albuquerque Reads continues to build its tutor database
Albuquerque Reads is a classroom-based tutoring program that helps struggling kindergarten and first-grade readers boost their literacy achievement to enable lifelong learning. The Chamber is ...
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Bernalillo County Commission Approves Data Center IRB Resolution Despite Chamber Oppositon
On Feb. 10, the Bernalillo County Commission considered two resolutions related to economic development and the use of Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs). Just prior to ...
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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP February 12, 2026 — Senate Unanimously Passes Sb 152  to Continue Broadband Affordability Efforts; House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee Advances Sb 101 On 4–1 Vote and more!
LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP February 11, 2026 — Zero Emissions Bill Fails in Senate, Medical Malpractice Bill Advances from House Judiciary on Unanimous Vote and more!
LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP February 10, 2026 — Major Investment in Quantum and Advanced Technology Gains Support, House Passes Bill Increasing Penalties for Serious Violent Felons and more!
LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP February 9, 2026 — House Passes Bill Increasing Penalty for Aggravated Battery on Peace Officers, House Committee Advances Clarification of Burglary Law and more!
Advocacy
Explore the three areas that drive our advocacy for our investors and New Mexico businesses.
Downtown Transformation
The Downtown Transformation committee works with business, government, and community partners to revitalize and transform Downtown Albuquerque into the vibrant heart of our city – an area that is exciting, engaging, welcoming, and safe for businesses, residents, and visitors alike.
Education Reform
The Chamber’s Education Reform committee advocates for education policies and practices that will lead to a direct improvement in the academic achievement of students in public schools and give every child the opportunity to receive a high-quality education that adequately prepares them for success in college, the workforce, and life
Public Safety
Our Public Safety committee advocates for and helps implement local and state-level policies and practices that will result in a reduction in crime in Bernalillo County and a tough, strategic, fair, and sophisticated criminal justice system.
Connections
See how the Chamber helps its investors make important and timely connections
- to government officials and agencies, to other businesses, and to important resources.
Business to Government
The Chamber helps its investors navigate government more easily, including connecting businesses to government agencies when they have concerns or need help.
Business to Business
The Chamber provides ways to connect our business community making sure each of us benefits from what each of us does best.
Business to Resources
The Chamber provides exclusive benefits and resources – including important information, trainings, and meeting space – to our investors.
Initiatives
Explore how the Chamber helps develop leaders, build young readers, and better connect our business community statewide.
Leadership ABQ
Leadership ABQ develops knowledgeable and engaged civic leaders through a 10-month course that expands participants’ understanding of the most important issues facing our community.
Albuquerque Reads
ABQ Reads deploys hundreds of volunteers to help at-risk students in Albuquerque elementary schools improve their reading skills.
NM Roadrunners
The NM Roadrunners are goodwill ambassadors from ABQ’s business community who travel twice per year to other parts of the state to understand local issues and meet with local chambers, businesses, and community leaders