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.
REACHING A MILESTONE: Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital named a 2025 best places to work in health care
On May 13, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital received an accolade from Modern Healthcare as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. This ...
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KEEPING BOOKS OPEN: City opens registration for free summer reading program
Readers of all ages are encouraged to join in the 2025 Summer Reading Program hosted by the Public Library of Albuquerque-Bernalillo County. It is ...
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MOVING TO THE NEXT PHASE: Construction to begin May 22 on Central railroad crossing in Downtown
Beginning May 22, construction on the Central railroad crossing in Downtown Albuquerque will begin as the center of the Albuquerque Rail Trail. Terry Brunner, interim ...
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HEALTH YEAH! Bernalillo County mobile clinic registration open, ready for summer services
Bernalillo County, in partnership with Wellness Equity Alliance, has opened registration for summer Health Yeah! Mobile Clinic appointments. This summer, the Health Yeah! mobile clinic ...
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END OF AN ERA: Department of Justice ends oversight of Albuquerque Police Department after 11 years
U.S. District Judge James O. Browning dismissed the Court Approved Settlement Agreement (CASA) on May 12, ending U.S. Department of Justice oversight in Albuquerque. The ...
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EDUCATION FRONT AND CENTER: Chamber hosts Dr. Carey Wright and a look inside the ‘Mississippi Miracle’ K-12 turnaround
On Wednesday, May 7, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Education Matters Luncheon for about 330 attendees at the Embassy Suites. The ...
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FISCALLY SPEAKING: Nusenda Credit Union opens new Juan Tabo branch
On May 10, Nusenda Credit Union opened its new branch at 2801 Juan Tabo Blvd NE. Nusenda has more than 20 branches throughout New ...
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MONEY MOVES: City Councilors approve $4.5 million in opioid settlement money for the city’s Gateway system
On May 5, the Albuquerque City Council approved a resolution — sponsored by City Councilors Nichole L. Rogers, Tammy Fiebelkorn, Dan Champine and Renée Grout ...
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PLANNING AHEAD:Â Chamber continues to build program, recruit additional tutors for next school year
With the end-of-year celebrations completed, ABQ Reads is already looking toward the 2025-26 school year. While the school year is winding down, we’re looking ...
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CULTIVATING COMMUNITY:Â SOMOS ABQ returns to National Hispanic Cultural Center with music, food, art
On Saturday, May 10, the creative community of Burque will transform the National Hispanic Cultural Center into a living, breathing work of art — a ...
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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