News
News from the Department of Senior Affairs.
Senior Affairs Celebrates Veterans
The Department of Senior Affairs honors its veterans with celebrations, gifts, and special tributes
Conway Wood Multigenerational Center Opens on Northwest Side
Albuquerque's 10th senior and multigenerational center honors longtime advocate for older adults
Globitos Balloon Glow Debuts Friday
Free community event features glowing balloons, local vendors, live music, and holiday festivities
Foster Grandparents Recognized for Service
Annual luncheon celebrates volunteers who supported 130 children and contributed more than 18,000 service hours
Senior Affairs Holiday Donation Drive Underway
Senior Affairs is collecting new winter essentials for older adults through Nov. 30
A Look Back at Halloween Fun Across Senior Affairs
Five events offered something for everyone, thanks to City partners, staff, volunteers, and community support
Senior Affairs Earns Highest-Tier Golden Chile Award
Recognition highlights the department's commitment to New Mexico-grown food and its nutrition programs for older adults
HEATS ON Marks 34 Years of Helping Prepare for Winter
U.A. Local Union 412 helps bring heat to 100 homes of older adults and residents with disabilities
Fall Prevention Screenings Reveal Important Insights
Findings from the Falls Risk Screening event highlight key risk factors among older adults
Medicare Fair Series Continues with October Events
Bear Canyon and Highland host first Medicare Fairs, with counseling sessions and additional events scheduled through November
Age-Friendly Cottage Design Competition Moves Into Feedback Stage
City seeks community experts to help guide housing design proposals
Senior Affairs Seeks Volunteers to Deliver Meals
Volunteers needed to transport prepared meals from the City's central kitchen to senior meal sites and homebound older adults
Free Medicare Information and One-on-One Counseling
October and November sessions help older adults understand Medicare options, enrollment and available benefits
UNM College of Pharmacy to Offer Free Health Services
Community Outreach Day brings flu vaccines, health screenings and education to multiple Albuquerque locations on October 16
Halloween Happenings Bring a Week of Fun to Senior Affairs
Five Halloween events bring a week of spooky festivities to senior and multigenerational centers across Albuquerque
City Takes Action Against Virtual Currency Scams
New ordinance targets physical kiosks used in financial scams while preserving lawful cryptocurrency use
More Than 50 Years Later, Ginger Grossetete’s Legacy Lives On at Palo Duro
City honors the first employee and supervisor of Albuquerque’s first senior center as Palo Duro begins its next chapter
Ageless Artisan Craft Fair Returns for Fifth Year
Annual fair showcases handmade work by senior artisans from across the community
Senior Affairs Invites Veterans to Join Wall of Honor
Complimentary professional portraits will be offered at four Senior Affairs centers in October
Age-Friendly Cottage Design Competition Moves to Next Stage
Competition details and requirements will be shared ahead of the Oct. 2 registration deadline
Falls Risk Screening Event Draws a Crowd at North Domingo Baca
Older adults received one-on-one screenings and resources focused on reducing falls and supporting health and independence
Marie Morra Named One Albuquerque Volunteer of the Month
Recognition highlights her work helping Albuquerque seniors visit loved ones at Santa Fe National Cemetery
Senior Affairs Volunteers Support First Responders During 9/11 Tribute
AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers support local first responders as Albuquerque marks the 25th anniversary of September 11
Albuquerque RSVP Volunteers Celebrated for More Than 44,500 Hours of Service
More than 300 guests gathered for the annual appreciation breakfast recognizing volunteer service and this year’s award recipients
Palo Duro Senior Center Set for Revamp
After serving the community for more than 50 years, Palo Duro Senior Center is being expanded and improved to provide more space and functionality for the growing number of seniors who love and use the center
Mobile Food Pantry Returns This Fall
The Mobile Food Pantry at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center has been extended through the end of 2026, with four additional dates scheduled this fall and winter
Community Partners in Action!
We’re grateful to the wonderful team from Myers & Stauffer for spending the day volunteering at our central kitchen, CASA!
City Launches Age-Friendly Housing Design Competition
Design professionals and students invited to explore options for aging in place
North Valley Senior Center Gets Makeover
Project will renovate existing spaces and add a new multipurpose room
Estate Planning for Seniors — Weekly Presentations Throughout August
Albuquerque Senior Affairs is offering free Estate Planning for Seniors presentations throughout August to help older adults learn about organizing important legal, financial, and healthcare documents and planning for the future