New year, new office! The New Mexico Black Leadership Council just bought a building in the International District and we’re settling into our new digs.
For the past several years, the New Mexico Black Leadership Council (NMBLC) had headquarters in Albuquerque’s International District at 1258 Ortiz Drive SE. On January 10, 2023, NMBLC closed on its new location at 1314 Madeira Dr SE. We’re still in the International District, just a few blocks away from the old place.
As NMBLC’s mission expanded, so did our physical space. Staff offices, a community meeting room, the UpLift Initiative, and the Roots Summer Leadership Academy (RSLA) were all at the Ortiz Building. NMBLC had hoped to buy the building and add a training and resource hub. In the fall, the owners of the Ortiz Building accepted an offer from an out of state buyer. Our lease was terminated at the end of 2022.
When one door closes, another opens. NMBLC bought an office building! It’s north of Gibson, between Twisters and Stripes Burritos, and across from Sonic. We’re still close to where we had our outdoor RSLA camp and Pamoja Run/Walk. We’re still here to help out our ID neighbors.
Another benefit of the move is that NMBLC ended a troubling landlord tenant situation. The management company at our previous location routinely ignored basic things such as keeping up the restrooms and fixing the heating and cooling. This situation is changing for the better with the new building. We own the building and will contract with companies that deliver on their services.
We’re sad to leave our old home. But we’re excited to start the new year with a new space. Stop by and see us!
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New Mexico Black Leadership Council
1314 Madeira Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
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Shannon Moreau is the Editor of the NMBLC EQ Blog
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