Now Enrolling: Roots Summer Leadership Academy, July 6 - 24! Register your child today to reserve their spot. Click here to register.

Juneteenth Soccer Clinic with Black Diamonds

Juneteenth Soccer Clinic with Black Diamonds

This FREE clinic is open for ages 6–12, and features free shirt, soccer ball, and food! All participants get free Soccer Skills training, haircuts by Barberville, shirt and soccer ball, and great eats from Nexus and NM Soul Shack. Don’t miss it! Dennis Chavez Park, 800 Dan Avenue SE. REGISTER HERE!

ID Grower’s Market Celebration and Ribbon Cutting

ID Grower’s Market Celebration and Ribbon Cutting

Celebrate with the Participatory Budgeting Team, Councilor Nichole Rogers, and Mayor Tim Keller to cut the ribbon at the new grower’s market. This market, on the corner of San Mateo and Kathryn, will bring fresh food options and new vibrancy to the International District! The event will also kick off the new PBABQ project selection […]

Kitchen Creations for Diabetes: Soul Food Edition

Kitchen Creations for Diabetes: Soul Food Edition

Cooking for diabetes can be delicious! Learn to plan and cook meals that help manage diabetes, and to cook healthier for your whole family. Connect with others who have or are helping their loved ones manage a diabetes diagnosis. This series focuses on New Mexican and soul food. It includes hands-on cooking as well as […]

Roots Summer Leadership Academy

Roots Summer Leadership Academy

We are so excited to offer our signature positive youth development program again in 2026! It’s going to be another great summer. This free three-week program features field trips, performances, STEM activities, and tons of opportunities for self-exploration, leadership development, and FUN for youth ages 8–16 in the Albuquerque area and Clovis! Plus, it includes before- and […]

UpLift Meeting: The Reckoning Circle

UpLift Meeting: The Reckoning Circle

This meeting will take place in person in the Main Conference Room at NMBLC – Hybrid Zoom option is available but we hope to see you in person!  The Reckoning Circle: What We Must Face About Homelessness, Housing, and Human Dignity   What do we do when people say no?  Open Circle Format We will frame […]

International District Urban Agriculture Celebration

International District Urban Agriculture Celebration

Celebrate our food systems, agriculture stewardship, and the passing of the 2026 International District(ID) Urban Agriculture(Ag.) Plan Update! Join the party at the International District Library (7601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque) in the Community Meeting Room. 

NMPED Backpack Giveaway

NMPED Backpack Giveaway

Quick, grab a FREE backpack, plus get a FREE haircut and FREE health screening! (Backpacks while supplies last. NM student must be present.) Sponsored by NM Black Education Act Bureau, UNM Hospital, and community partners

Family Forward Initiative

Family Forward Initiative

Strengthen your family relationships and parenting skills at this FREE program designed for busy caregivers! Can’t attend online? Register HERE to sign up and for Zoom information!