Local History
Part of planning for the future is considering how best to preserve the past and present.
Preservation - the Built Environment
Preserving the Built Environment: Catalog Links
- Albuquerque historic homes and districts: a handbook of resources byPublication Date: 1977
- Albuquerque's historic landmarks byPublication Date: 1993
- Design guidelines handbook for Albuquerque's four historic zones byPublication Date: 1991
- Development process manual byPublication Date: 1982
- Historic Albuquerque byISBN: 1893619753Publication Date: 2007-01-01Commissioned by the Albuquerque Conservation Association.
- Historic architecture of Albuquerque's central corridor byPublication Date: 1977
- Historic houses in the DNA: Albuquerque's Downtown Neighborhoods Association byPublication Date: 2014
Historic Preservation and the Imagined West by Judy Morley takes a fresh look at adaptive reuse efforts in cities of the former frontier. Focusing on Old Town Albuquerque, Larimer Square and LoDo in Denver, and Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market in Seattle, Morley argues that, although these districts did not so much preserve history as create mythic identities for their cities, they have in their way reconciled the past with the needs of the future.- Selected resource inventory for the built environment byPublication Date: 1983
Preservation - the Natural Environment
Preserving the Natural Environment: Catalog Links
- City of Albuquerque major public open space facility plan byPublication Date: 1996
- Bosque action plan : Rio Grande Valley State Park : final plan byPublication Date: 1993
- Ground-water protection policy and action plan byPublication Date: 1993
- A Law study in support of a Rio Grande metropolitan nature preserve through Albuquerque byPublication Date: 1974
- The Street tree ordinance, City of Albuquerque byPublication Date: 1974
Links - Preserving the Built Environment
Preserving the Built Environment: Internet Resources
- Albuquerque Historical SocietyThe society's goals are to foster study of Albuquerque's early annals and the restoration and preservation of historic sites; support the Albuquerque Museum in its effort to collect and preserve archives, records, documents, and articles of every nature, mementoes and relics of the everyday life of its original settlers and those who followed; and disseminate materials that will help New Mexicans know and appreciate the history of Albuquerque
- Historic Albuquerque IncorporatedHistoric Albuquerque Incorporated (HAI), formed in 1999, is a not for profit, regional, proactive organization exploring, preserving, guarding and restoring Albuquerque’s heritage. We believe our city’s treasures are not only the stories of our people, but the irreplaceable buildings, design elements and artifacts which embody their dreams and hopes. What unites our group is our determination to preserve Albuquerque’s past for the future.
- Historic Preservation ResourcesPublications available from the Planning Department's publications desk at Plaza del Sol, 600 Second Street NW, Albuquerque NM 87102, 505-924-3861 and links to historic preservation organizations.
- Landmarks CommissionThe commision's purpose is to preserve, protect, enhance, perpetuate, and promote the use of structures and areas of historical, cultural, architectural, engineering, archaeological, or geographic significance located in the city; strengthen the city's economic base by stimulating the tourist industry; enhance the identity of the city by protecting the city's heritage and prohibiting the unnecessary destruction or defacement of its cultural assets; and conserve existing urban developments as viable economic and social entities.
Links: Preserving the Natural Environment
Preserving the Natural Environment: Internet Resources
- Albuquerque Wildlife FederationAlbuquerque Wildlife Federation is an all-volunteer non-profit organization focused on New Mexico's wildlife and habitat resources. Among AWF's dedicated and able volunteers are wildlife experts, public land stewards, sportsmen and hunters, and most especially, ordinary citizens committed to conservation of nature's wealth for personal satisfaction and for future generations.
- Bernalillo County Extension Office - Farm, Ranch & Natural ResourcesBernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service offers Objective, research-based and credible information you can use every day to improve your life.
- Bernalillo County Natural Resource ServicesThe mission of Natural Resource Services is to steward Bernalillo County's natural resources. We do this by educating the public about protection and conservation of these resources, assisting with prudent development, monitoring, and providing technical input to the county's policies and projects.
- City of Albuquerque Open SpaceEfforts for the preservation of open space lands began in the 1960s with a few visionary individuals. These early efforts resulted in the acquisition of over 8,500 acres of land by 1968.
- Middle Rio Grande Conservancy DistrictThe Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District operates, maintains and manages irrigation, drainage, and river flood control in the Middle Rio Grande Valley, promotes efficient and responsible water management, protects the environment, wildlife and endangered species in cooperation with other local, state and federal agencies, and provides multi-use recreational opportunities within the Middle Rio Grande Valley.
