Language Access Resources List

A list of Agencies, organizations, and programs for accessability: language and culture

Organizations

Organization & Program	Stakeholder Role	Phone Number	Key Services Provided
Native American Community Academy (NACA)	Indigenous Education Leader	505-266-0992	K-12 schooling preserving Indigenous languages (Lakota, Navajo, Keres, and Tiwa).
UNM Navajo Language Program	Academic Preservation Hub	505-277-6353	Provides university-level instruction and digital writing labs for Navajo (Diné Bizaad) learners.
Albuquerque Public Schools — Language & Cultural Equity	K-12 Program Administrator	505-881-9429	Manages dual language/heritage programs; provides free translation and interpretation for parents.
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy	Public Charter School	505-836-7706	K-8 Spanish-English immersion education focusing on biliteracy and cultural competency.
UNM Signed Language Interpreting Program	Workforce Training Pipeline	505-277-0928	Trains and licenses ASL interpreters to serve the legal, medical, and educational sectors.
National Hispanic Cultural Center	State Cultural Agency	505-246-2261	Offers arts, humanities, and educational programming anchored in Hispanic culture and the Spanish language.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center	Native Cultural Hub	505-843-7270	Serves as a gateway to the 19 Pueblos of NM; hosts cultural events and indigenous language workshops.
NM Commission for the Blind	State Agency / Service Provider	505-841-8844	Provides vocational rehab, blindness skills training, and assistive technology for blind/low-vision adults.
NM Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing	State Advocacy & Support	505-383-6530	Oversees relay services, telecommunication equipment distribution, and advocates for ASL access.
Southwest International Dyslexia Association (SWIDA)	Learner Advocacy / Nonprofit	505-255-8234	Provides education, professional workshops, and provider lists for dyslexic learners and structured literacy.
Albuquerque Adult Learning Center	Adult Education Provider	505-907-9957	Teaches family literacy, high school equivalency (GED/HiSET), and English as a Second Language (ESL).
ASL Academy	ASL-English Immersion	505-247-1701	Dual-language ASL-English immersion charter school (Deaf/Hearing).

Government

Organization	Program / Office	Stakeholder Role	Key Services Provided	Phone Number	Contact Information
Office of Equity & Inclusion	General Administration	Systemic Equity Oversight	Manages city-wide equity initiatives; technical assistance for Language Access Plans.	505-768-3491	[email protected]
Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs	Liaison Office	Community Advocacy	Asylum seeker assistance; "Immigrant Friendly" resolution enforcement.	505-768-3040	Beatriz Valencia, [email protected]
Office of Black Community Engagement	Ujima Collective / Mentorship	Community Liaison	African American community outreach; business training and mentorship grants.	505-768-4521	Neema Pickett, [email protected]
Office of Native American Affairs	Liaison Office	Intergovernmental Relations	Tribal nation empowerment; cemetery memorial coordination; Native rights toolkits.	505-768-4547	Brandi Ahmie, [email protected]
Office of APINH Affairs	APINH Digital Hub	Cultural Navigation	Support for Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian communities & businesses.	505-768-4256	Carlo Aragón, [email protected]
Office of Civil Rights	Discrimination Complaints	Legal Enforcement	Investigates discrimination; handles Closed Captioning ordinance enforcement.	505-768-3138	Gabriela Marques, [email protected]
General Services Department	ADA Title II Office	Disability Compliance	Ensures city programs and physical infrastructure meet ADA accessibility standards.	505-768-3766	[email protected]
ABQ Police Dept (APD)	Language Access Division	Linguistic Safety	On-scene interpretation; translation of legal notices; community feedback loops.	505-768-2239	[email protected] (Policy Unit)
NM Public Education Dept	Language & Culture Div.	Bilingual Education	Oversight of State Bilingual Multicultural Education Programs (BMEPs) and Title III.	505-231-1140	Mayra Valtierrez (Senior Manager)
Administrative Office of the Courts	Language Access Services	Judicial Access	Statewide court interpreter certification; language access complaint procedures.	505-827-4853	Paula Couselo (Director)
NM Dept of Cultural Affairs	NHCC & Museum Div.	Cultural Heritage	Management of State museums and the National Hispanic Cultural Center.	505-827-6364	[email protected]
2nd Judicial District Court	Interpreter Services	Direct Legal Service	Provides live Spanish/ASL and other language interpretation for ABQ courtrooms.	505-841-7471	Lisa O'Grady (Supervising Interpreter)
Bernalillo County Clerk	Elections Language Asst.	Voting Access	Provides ballots/assistance in Spanish, Navajo, Vietnamese, Keres, and Tiwa.	505-468-1291	[email protected]
Bernalillo County PW	ADA Modification Office	ADA Compliance	Handles modification requests for county pedestrian facilities and rights-of-way.	505-848-1508	Julie Luna, [email protected]
UNM Health Sciences	Interpreter Services	Medical Translation	24/7 medical interpretation for patients in multiple languages and ASL.	505-272-5399	[email protected]
Albuquerque Public Schools	Language & Cultural Equity	Implementation	Manages dual language, heritage language, and ESL programs for K-12.	505-881-9429	LCE Instructional Manager
UNM College of Education	Bilingual Education Minor	Academic/Professional	Training and certification for future bilingual and multicultural educators.	505-277-3190	Carlos LópezLeiva (Faculty)
CNM	Accessibility Services	Higher Ed Access	ASL interpreting and reader/writer services for college students.	505-224-3259	Voice/TDD available
NM Commission for the Blind	ABQ Field Services	Visual Accessibility	Vocational rehab; training in Braille and assistive technology navigation.	505-841-8844	1-888-513-7958 (Statewide)
NM Comm. for Deaf & HOH	Advocacy & Relay	Auditory Accessibility	ASL referral service; telecommunications relay; deaf-blind support.	505-383-6530	[email protected]
SWIDA	Dyslexia Support	Learner Advocacy	Resources for dyslexic learners and literacy barriers for diverse learners.	505-255-8234	[email protected]
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center	Cultural Education	Heritage Preservation	Native language workshops and cultural navigation for the 19 Pueblos.	505-843-7270	1-866-855-7902 (Toll-Free)

Providers

Provider / Agency Name	Primary Services	Specialization	Contact Information
Naomi Todd-Reyes	Court Interpretation	Spanish Legal & Judicial	Naomi Todd-Reyes website
Valley Community Interpreters (VCI)	Community Interpreting	Healthcare & Education	505-358-0050
Babel Translations	Document Translation	Legal, Medical, Technical	505-242-7000
United Voices for Newcomer Rights (UVNR)	Advocacy & Language Access	Refugee & Immigrant Services	UVNR website
NM Asian Family Center	Culturally Specific Services	Multi-Asian Languages	505-717-2877
UNM Hospital Language Services	Medical Interpretation	Clinical & Hospital Support	505-272-3596
RGC Access (Rio Grande)	ASL & Deaf-Blind Services	Signed Language / VRI	505-270-9975
Lango (formerly COPD)	ASL & Spoken Languages	On-site & Remote	505-274-7895
New Mexico Center for Language Access (NMCLA)	Training & Professional Sourcing	Legal & Medical Experts	505-271-0615
Trans-Interpreting	On-site Interpretation	Legal & Corporate Spanish	505-243-7000
Interlingua	Translation & Localization	Business & Technical	505-821-4171
Catholic Charities of NM	Immigration Legal Services	Low-cost Language Support	505-724-4670
Global Translation Systems	Translation	Global Business Support	505-881-2244