Albuquerque: Community & Culture
Within Albuquerque you'll find 19 libraries, 283 congregations, and 86 cultural organizations.
- 0.5 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs New Mexico 0.8/1K).
- 1.5 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs New Mexico 2.2/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Central & Unser - Patrick J. Baca Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 8081 Central Nw |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (505) 768-4320 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 87121 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2813 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 19 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
DEPARTMENT OF NEW MEXICO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US AUXILIAR
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS AUXILIARY INC
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT KIWANIS FOUNDATION
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
EAGLES GATE PROPHETIC MINISTRY INC
DEPARTMENT OF NEW MEXICO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US AUXILIAR
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS AUXILIARY INC
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
| Churches · Total count | 283 |
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Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Albuquerque Municipal Airport Building, Old
Albuquerque Public Library
Albuquerque Veterans Administration Medical Center
Aldo Leopold Neighborhood Historic District
Anaya, Gavino, House
Armijo, Juan Cristobal, Homestead
Armijo, Salvador, House
Art Annex
AT & SF Freight Office
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Locomotive Shops
ATSF Locomotive No. 2926
Aztec Auto Court
Barela, Adrian, House
Barela-Bledsoe House
Barelas Community Center
Barelas-South Fourth Street Historic District
Bottger, Charles A., House
Broadmoor Addition
Building at 701 Roma NW
Carlisle Gymnasium
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 34 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 86 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (20)
CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL
UNITED GRAND IMPERIAL COUN KNIGHTS OF RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL NEW MEXICO DONATION CENTER INC
BOSQUE BUDDIES ANIMAL RESCUE
IVIVAI NEW MEXICO RURAL ANIMAL RESCUE
CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL
A BARKING CHANCE ANIMAL RESCUE
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL NEW MEXICO
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NEW MEXICO
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NEW MEXICO
CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW MEXICO
ROADRUNNER FOOD BANK INC
MEALS ON WHEELS NEW MEXICO
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS
CROSS MY PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ALBUQUERQUE INC
GIRL SCOUTS OF NEW MEXICO TRAILS INC
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NEW MEXICO |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 3,450 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Albuquerque+NM |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=87107 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=87107 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=87107 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=87107 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 432 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 643 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 49 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 195 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 9 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
The Grand Lodge Library & Museum
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
University Art Museum
Meteorite Museum
Silver Family Geology Museum
Museum of Southwestern Biology
UNM Art Museum
New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society
H. B. & Lucille Horn Preservation Station
Telephone Pioneer Museum
Turquoise Museum
New Mexico Holocaust Museum and Gellert Center for Education
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
Explora
Attractions (15)
The Grand Lodge Library & Museum
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
University Art Museum
Meteorite Museum
Silver Family Geology Museum
Museum of Southwestern Biology
UNM Art Museum
New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society
H. B. & Lucille Horn Preservation Station
Telephone Pioneer Museum
Turquoise Museum
New Mexico Holocaust Museum and Gellert Center for Education
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
Explora
Other
Organizations (9)
BATTALION TREK
NOB HILL MAINSTREET
RAILS INC
WHITTLESEY HOUSE PRESERVATION
KOUNTZ FAMILY NATIONAL FOUNDATION
THE LAMB FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
BILLY THE KID S HISTORICAL COALITION
MORMON TRAILS ASSOCIATION
MASONIC CEMETERY AND PROPERTIES PRESERVATION FOUNDATIONINC
Clubs (15)
NEW MEXICO BIGHORN GUN CLUB
SAINT SEBASTIAN ATHLETIC CLUB
PETAL PUSHERS GARDEN CLUB ABQ
CORONADO TENNIS CLUB
XERIC GARDEN CLUB OF NEW MEXICO
HAWKS ATHLETIC CLUB
LYFSTYL ADAPTIVE FITNESS AND ATHLETICS INC
ALBUQUERQUE COUNTRY CLUB
TENNIS CLUB OF ALBUQUERQUE INC
POW WOW COUNTRY CLUB INC
DEL NORTE GUN CLUB INC
SANDIA GUN CLUB
ALBUQUERQUE WATER POLO CLUB INC
505 MASTERS WATER POLO CLUB
NEW MEXICO GARDEN CLUBS INC
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 6.10 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 50.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 3,450 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 21.87 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1,230 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 138 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 3 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 8 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 4 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 13 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 58 |
| Senior Services · Total In Area | 58 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 238 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 238 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Albuquerque