Community Centers

 

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, but programs and hours of operation of each center will vary. Community Centers offer computers for usage by the general public but users have to abide by the Community Centers Computer Lab Policy . Please contact a specific Community Center for program and registration information.

 

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New! Information for the Jeanne Bellamah Community Center Renovation/Reconstruction Project

 

The City of Albuquerque Family & Community Services Department will hold a public meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2012, at the Jeanne Bellamah Community Center, 11516 Summer Avenue, NE.  The purpose of the meeting is to present general concepts for the building plans and site improvements.  These basic drawings and designs incorporate community input from a previous survey within the context of funding limitations, site requirements and other existing or anticipated conditions that may affect the size, design and location of the building.  The architect for the project is Kells + Craig Architects.

For more information, contact Michael Mehling, City of Albuquerque Planner, at 768-2943 or email at mmehling@cabq.gov.

Click here to see conceptual drawings

Click here to see Programming Document

 

Updated January 30, 2012

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What's Happening at Los Duranes Community Center?

LOS DURANES COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION/RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE

 

The City established a Building Advisory Committee (BAC) to assist with the planning and design of the Los Duranes Community Center.  The BAC consists of design professionals, project management and community center staff and representatives from the Los Duranes neighborhood.  Neighborhood participation on the BAC ensures the needs of the community are represented in the decision making process for the design of the new center. 

At a public meeting on September 17, the City presented schematic designs for the community center and parking lot developed by the architects in conjunction with the BAC. The design options incorporated community input from a survey and the first public meeting within the context of funding, site requirements and other existing or anticipated conditions that might affect the size, design and location of the building and parking lot. 

As a result of community input and considerable deliberation by the BAC, the recommendation is for parking on the east and north of the building. 

Click here to see the drawings.

Justifications for the parking location include:

• Interface of the building with the park and its user’s
• Provides opportunities for any future expansion of the building
• Provides opportunities to extend the interior spaces to the outdoors
• Best use of the narrow portion of the site
• Does not create issues for the majority of adjacent property owners

 

For the latest updates from the architect please visit the Greer Stafford/SJCF, Inc. webpage at http://greer-stafford.com/COA-home.htm

General questions about the project may be directed to Michael Mehling, Community Outreach Planner with the Department of Family & Community Services at 768-2943 or mmehling@cabq.gov.

Information updated on October 6, 2011

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Year-end tax information

For income tax purposes, the City's Federal Tax ID Number (EIN) is 85-6000102.

Important Note: The Playground Recreation program does not provide year-end statements. Anytime a payment is made we do provide receipts and we suggest that participants of the program save those receipts for tax purposes. You may also view the chart titled "Before and/or After School Program Hours and Fees" and use it as a guide to help you calculate your payments for the year by clicking here.

The following Community Centers have free Tax Preparation Services during tax season:

• Barelas Community Center -  848-1343 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is providing tax preparation daily from 9am - 12pm, beginning January 21.  This service is provided to low-income residents and is on a first-come first-served basis.
• Taylor Ranch Community Center -768-6006 - AARP is providing tax preparation on Thursdays, from 1-4pm, beginning February 4 and ending April 14.  Anyone can participate by making an appointment.

Individuals interested can contact the centers at the phone numbers listed above for more information.

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Community Center Rentals

Community Centers are available to the general public for special events. All events have a rental fee, deposits, insurance requirements, and City permits/licenses for different types of usage. Renters and event attendees are required to comply with City Rules and Regulations. For more information on renting a center, call (505)767-5800 from 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday.

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Open/Ongoing RFI's

Community Center RFI - The Community Center Division is seeking community-minded instructors who are interested in sharing their art, craft, musical, sport or other expertise with Community Center participants for no charge or at a minimal cost.

(updated 1/31/2012)

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Youth Jobs Initiative

The Youth Jobs Initiative is a City Service under the 'Employment with the City of Albuquerque' webpage. You will now be directed to the City's On-line Application where you may submit your application for City Employment.

On-Line Employment Application with the City of Albuquerque

If you have further questions, please contact Arnold Sena at (505)767-5886 or Antoinette Pacheco at (505)848-1334 for assistance.

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