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.
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.
NEW YEAR, NEW LEADERSHIP: Bernalillo County Clerk begins job
On Jan. 1, Michelle Kavanaugh was officially sworn in as the new Bernalillo County Clerk. Kavanaugh, who was elected to the position in November, brings ...
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TURN THE PAGE: ABQ Reads continues to increase literacy, seeks tutors to grow program
ABQ Reads is in full swing coming into the new year. Albuquerque Public Schools site coordinators have been hard at work creating engaging lessons and ...
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TAKING A STAND: City Council approves ordinance on vacant Downtown properties
The City Council also approved an ordinance requiring vacant properties in Downtown Albuquerque to be registered with the city and pay a fee starting July ...
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EASING RESTRICTIONS: Councilors Dan Lewis and Joaquín Baca introduce bill to address city’s housing crisis — passes 7-2
On Monday, the Albuquerque City Council met for the first time in 2025 and had a full agenda to get through. For much of the ...
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… AND ACTION! City’s Environmental Planning Commission approves Mesa Film Studios to be built on West Side
At its Dec. 19 meeting, the city’s Environmental Planning Commission heard hours-long testimony for and against the proposed Mesa Film Studios on the West Side. ...
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ENSURING A BETTER FUTURE: GACC shows support, APS approves right-sizing plan that repurposes Taft Middle School
On Dec. 18, the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve a right-sizing plan that will close Taft Middle School next year due ...
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CALL TO ACTION: Fidelity Scholars Program needs scholarship-application readers
The Fidelity Scholars Program is in need of scholarship application readers. According to officials, the program is seeking readers to support the program, which is a ...
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BUILDING BRIDGES: UNM partners with National Hispanic Institute to host high school youth legislative session
The University of New Mexico is partnering with the National Hispanic Institute to host the statewide 2025 Dionisio “Dennis” Chavez New Mexico Lorenzo de Zavala ...
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INVESTING IN DOWNTOWN: City Council votes unanimously in favor of TIF bills
On Dec. 16, Doug Majewski, chair of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Transformation Bold Issue Group and CEO of Hartman + Majewski, offered ...
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK: GACC gets up-close look at how government works during annual DC Fly-In
It’s December — which means it’s time for the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Washington DC Fly-In. Twelve members flew to Washington, D.C., and spent ...
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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
