Open Space News and Newsletter
Stay up to date about Open Space with our newsletters and notices concerning Open Space lands.
Hubbell Dam expansion survey
Public survey regarding proposed Hubbell Dam expansion and Hubbell Oxbow Farm improvements
Open Space newsletter July/August 2021
Please enjoy our quarterly newsletter for staff updates, great stories from our volunteers, upcoming volunteer opportunities, new Duende onions, news from the Open Space Alliance and much more.
The Open Space Newsletter 2021 Special Edition
The Open Space Division has been busy from New Land Acquisitions to New Employees
Open Space Newsletter, August 2020
Please enjoy our quarterly newsletter for staff updates, great stories from our volunteers, upcoming volunteer opportunities, new Duende onions, news from the Open Space Alliance and much more.
Open Space Newsletter, October-December 2019
Learn about upcoming events, hikes, art openings, volunteer projects, and more!
Open Space July 2019 Newsletter now available!
Read about new Open Space in the Tijeras Arroyo, upcoming Moonrise concerts at the Visitor Center, a guest article on rattlesnakes, and more!
Open Space Newsletter, April - June 2019
Learn about upcoming 35th anniversary events, hikes, and art openings at the Open Space Visitor Center!
Open Space Newsletter, January - March 2019
Read about the new Open Space Superintendent, spring 2019 volunteer projects, Visitor Center events, and more!
The Open Space News, October - December 2018
Read our quarterly newsletter to learn about Doña Elena Gallegos and her legacy in City Open Space, upcoming volunteer opportunities, activities for adventuring youth, and much more!
The Open Space News, July - September 2018
Learn more about migratory birds, fire restrictions, volunteer days, a call for art proposals, and upcoming events at our Open Space Visitor Center!
The Open Space News, April-June 2018
Read the latest edition of the Open Space Newsletter and learn about upcoming volunteer, education, and recreation events, the new Parks & Recreation Director, and the Duende Onion!
The Open Space News, January-March 2018
Read about the Parks & Rec departing Director, staff changes, Golden Open Space updates, upcoming events, and more!
The Open Space News, October-December 2017
A farewell to Noel Chilton, welcome to new staff, upcoming events at our Visitor Center, and updates on what we've been up to this summer.
The Open Space News, July-September 2017
Meet some new and newly-promoted Open Space staff, learn about upcoming events in the Summer Series and at the Visitor Center, and get a wrap-up of spring volunteer projects.
The Open Space News, January-March 2017
The winter edition of the Open Space Newsletter. Our superintendent, Dr. Schmader, retires, volunteer opportunities, upcoming Visitor Center events, photos around Open Space land, and, of course, the Duende Onion!
The Open Space News, October-December 2016
The Glorious Return of the Open Space Newsletter! The Open Space Visitor Center fall calendar of events, OSVC 10th Anniversary and more! Plus, the ever popular Duende's Onion!
The Open Space News, October-December 2015
The Open Space Newsletter fall edition. A farewell to Jodi Hedderig, Open Space Visitor Center fall calendar of events, information about the art exhibit PARCH and more! Plus, the ever popular Duende's Onion!
The Open Space News, July-September 2015
Remembering Tony Barron, Bosque Preservationist, 1953 - 2015.
April - June 2015: Volume 16, Issue 2
The Open Space Newsletter spring edition with a message from the Open Space Alliance, a preview of the Summer Series and the ever popular Duende's Onion!
October - December 2014: Volume 15, Issue 4
Tony Barron, Assistant Open Space Superintendent, started working for the City’s Parks and Recreation Department on November 15th, 1982. He will be retiring this fall. Here, Tony recounts some of his early experiences at the Open Space Division.
April - June 2014: Volume 15, Issue 2
Spring and summer events and the Open Space Division's 30th Anniversary.
January-March 2014, Volume 15, Issue 1
This edition of the Open Space News is dedicated to the memory of Jay Lee Evans.
October - December 2013: Volume 14, Issue 4
It’s hard to believe that summer is just about over and fall is creeping upon us. Once again we made it through fire closures and drought followed by over three inches of rain in July, with an epic storm blasting 90MPH winds. El Duende’s Pulaski needs a good sharpening after having to deal with all those trees and branches that were blocking our bosque trails.
July - September 2013: Volume 14, Issue 3
While closures are in effect, the City and the Open Space Division strive to provide our citizens with recreationalopportunities throughout the year. The Open Space Summer Series (details on page 7) continues through August and offers many chances to enjoy the outdoors and some of the best music, entertainmentand speakers in Albuquerque.
April - June 2013: Volume 14, Issue 2
The City of Albuquerque Open Space Division received news from USA Weekend Magazine that its Make a Difference Day project for 2012 has been chosen for a City Award.
January-March 2013, Volume 14, Issue 1
Celebrating the City Open Space Division’s Outstanding Volunteers, A Message from Mayor Richard J. Berry.
April - June 2012: Volume 13, Issue 2
Spring is a busy time in Open Space. We welcome volunteer support as the weather warms and we prepare for summer. I will give you some headlines of ways you can participate. Don’t forget that the Open Space Alliance rewards volunteers with food and prizes at our cleanup projects. Bring the whole family to these exciting events!