Phase 1 Events
We’ve got a full lineup of fun and creative events happening this month! Join us to connect with neighbors, enjoy live music and art, and share your ideas for the future of your community.
>Bookworks Event
4022 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Sunday, October 19
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Enjoy live steel drum music by Frank Leto and face painting with Jungle Janet while visiting our CPA planning table. Stop by to learn more about the Near North Valley planning efforts and share your feedback!
>Air Dance Event
Air Dance New Mexico 3300 Princeton Dr NE Suite N1
Wednesday, November 12
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for a Public Engagement Session hosted with High Desert Playback, Arts Hub, and AMP. Enjoy steel drum music and face painting while exploring how arts and culture can help shape your neighborhood’s future.
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Get Involved Through Photography
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Help tell the story of your neighborhood!
Participate in our Live Photo Survey and share your favorite images of the places, people, and moments that make the Near North Valley and North I-25 special. Your photos may be featured in future planning materials.
Upload your photos here: Submit Photos
And don’t miss our upcoming photography workshops:
- Thursday, October 16 • 5:30–6:30 PM – Rudolfo Anaya Library
- Saturday, October 18 • 10:00–11:00 AM – Los Duranes Community Center
Learn simple photography tips and tricks and help document what makes our community an amazing place to live, work, and play!

We hosted a Virtual Visioning Workshop for the Near North Valley and North I-25 Community Planning Areas on Wednesday, October 1 at 6:00 PM - 8:00PM. We talked about ideas that will shape priorities for the next phase of planning—everything from housing and land use to transportation, parks and trails, economic development, cultural heritage, and climate resilience.
What to expect
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A quick overview of the CPA process and timeline
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Small-group breakout discussions
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Activities to identify opportunities and challenges
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Clear next steps and ways to stay involved
Who should attend
Residents, renters, homeowners, business owners, property owners, neighborhood leaders, youth, and anyone who lives, works, studies, or plays in the Near North Valley or North I-25 CPAs.
Spanish interpretation will be provided.
How to join
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Or call in: (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 830 9077 5890
Near North Valley neighbors, Thank you for attending our event!
Be part of shaping the future of your community and CPA boundary at the Near North Valley CPA Kickoff Event.
Sept. 23 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Los Duranes Community Center (2920 Leopoldo Rd. NW)
> Share your ideas
> Connect with neighbors
> Help build a more inclusive, equitable, and transparent city
Food and drinks will be provided!

