Conway Wood Multigenerational Center Opens on Northwest Side

The City of Albuquerque celebrated the grand opening of the Conway Wood Northwest Multigenerational Center on Tuesday, Nov. 10, marking the opening of the City's 10th senior and multigenerational center and its first multigenerational center in Northwest Albuquerque.

Named in honor of Freeman Conway Wood (1923–2020), the new center recognizes a longtime advocate who spent more than 60 years supporting older adults. Wood helped establish senior centers in Colorado and Arkansas before bringing that same commitment to Albuquerque, where he championed the development of a multigenerational center on the Westside.

Mayor Tim Keller, State Representative Cynthia Borrego, State Senator Harold Pope Jr., and City Councilor Dan Lewis joined members of the Wood family and the community for the celebration.

The grand opening included a Stories of Us dedication honoring Wood's legacy and contributions to Albuquerque. During the ceremony, Mayor Keller presented a commemorative plaque to the Wood family, followed by a Hats Off to Conway Wood tribute recognizing the signature hat he was rarely seen without.

"Conway Wood championed a vision, and today his vision starts here," said Mayor Tim Keller. "He believed in this project long before there was a building to show for it. Today, we're opening a place that carries his name and continues the work he cared so much about."

Following the ceremony and dedication, members stayed to participate in a hula dance demonstration, an international art and culture workshop, and line dancing, giving the new center an active start to its programming.

The facility's first phase includes space for fitness, arts and crafts, recreation, and community activities. Additional programming will develop with input from residents, while future phases are envisioned to expand the center's amenities and capacity.

The center is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, offering opportunities for recreation, wellness, lifelong learning, and community activities. Youth programming is scheduled to begin in May 2027.

Conway Wood Northwest Multigenerational Center
10751 Cibola Loop NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114

For more information, including current programs, membership details, and the monthly newsletter, visit the Conway Wood Northwest Multigenerational Center webpage.