42 - Community engagement

Albuquerque residents participate in their community, generously support community organizations, are loyal and interested sports fans, and host some of the most unique and successful events in the world.

INDICATORS

• 42.1 Donations to Community Organizations through the United Way
• 42.2 Recognized Albuquerque Neighborhood Associations
• 42.3 Attendance at Community and Sporting Events
• See Goal 7, Indicator 44.1 Community Support for Albuquerque Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations

  LOCAL TREND:

Albuquerque residents strongly support the United Way. Neighborhood association growth is modestly positive. Sporting and special events are strongly supported, although State Fair attendance is declining.

  NATIONAL/REGIONAL COMPARISON:

UNM men's and women's basketball teams rank number one in attendance in the Mountain West Conference (MWC). The UNM football team ranked 4th of nine MWC teams in attendance. In 2007, the Albuquerque Isotopes had the 12th highest attendance among the 263 minor league baseball teams reporting.

  CITIZEN PERCEPTION:

Like all desired conditions, this one was ranked as important by citizens. Yet, when compared to the importance ranking of the other conditions, the mean ranking of this desired condition was tenth lowest. Citizens recognized that more progress has been made on this desired condition.

Opportunity to Celebrate	LOCAL TREND IS:	Positive
	ALBUQUERQUE, COMPARED TO OTHERS, IS:	Better
	CITIZEN PERCEPTION COMPARED TO DATA:	Matches

NOTE: For help in understanding this page, see Creating a Community Report Card.