Creating Community Across Generations
Welcome to the Taylor Ranch Neighborhood Association (TRNA)
For over 40 years, TRNA has been one of the largest and most active neighborhood associations in New Mexico and has won numerous awards at local and state levels.
TRNA represents Taylor Ranch to City, County, and State Governments and is recognized by the City of Albuquerque through the Neighborhood Recognition Ordinance, which allows us to obtain notifications of impending issues that may affect your life in Taylor Ranch.
Remember that TRNA is your community association. Your support is needed to continue to promote, protect, and improve the quality of life in Taylor Ranch!
Updates & Events
President's Message -
Nikkie Baum | president@trna.org
As balloons have made their appearance in our skies, it is time to settle into the familiar rhythms of fall and look ahead to the celebrations of the coming seasons that remind us of the importance of bringing people together.
As our Taylor Ranch Neighborhood Association (TRNA) Board has spent time reflecting on our priorities, one continues to stand out: connections. I encourage you to find simple ways to connect. Say hello to a neighbor while walking the pathways at Mariposa, schedule time to catch up with a friend at a local bookstore, or consider volunteering at one of our community schools Marie Hughes Elementary, Chamiza Elementary, or LBJ Middle School.
Sometimes the smallest moments of connection make the biggest difference. As we enter this season of gathering and gratitude, may we continue to strengthen the relationships that make Taylor Ranch more than just a neighborhood, but a community where we truly belong.
REMEMBER TO VOTE
Election Day is November 3rd.
Early voting at the Clerk's Annex has begun.
Early voting across the City runs from
Saturday, October 17 - Saturday, October 31, 2026
YOUR VOTE MATTERS
We want to hear from you.
The purpose of the Taylor Ranch Neighborhood Association (TRNA) is to promote, protect, and improve the quality of life in the Taylor Ranch area. This includes fostering a sense of community, listening to and acting on matters important to our neighbors, and presenting a neighborhood perspective as an association or alongside other groups to city, county, state, and federal agencies.
With that purpose in mind, we want to hear from you about the recently passed City Council ordinance O-26-61. Please take a few moments to complete this form and share your questions, concerns, and perspectives. Your feedback will help guide TRNA’s discussions and inform how we represent our neighborhood.
As always, thank you for being a vital part of our Taylor Ranch community!
Everyone is invited to this event, which should be very informative.
City Councilor Stephanie Telles invites you to join District 1’s Participatory Budgeting (PB) process and help decide how your neighborhood spends public tax dollars.
Join us for an Idea Collection session on Saturday, October 24th, at 1:00 pm at the Don Newton-Taylor Ranch Community Center. Bring your favorite dish to share and ideas for District 1. The session includes a participatory review and activity for constituents to submit ideas. Anyone age 14 or older who lives within Albuquerque city limits may submit an idea. Proposed projects must be located in District 1.
Participatory Budgeting gives community members a direct say in how the city uses public funds. Ideas should be for public capital projects—large-scale, long-term investments that build, expand, create, or significantly improve public infrastructure and community assets.
*Please note that an online form for additional submissions will be available in the future. We hope you can join us and share your ideas.
Best regards,
Mara S. Salcido, MPA (she/they)
Policy Analyst - City Councilor Stephanie Telles, District 1
Taylor Ranch Neighborhood Association (TRNA) Flea Market Update
Thank you to our vendors, volunteers, and shoppers who all came together to produce another excellent flea market and craft fair. We owe many many thanks to Louis Garcia, outgoing director and committee chair, for donating so many hours and so much patience to grow this event to the success it has become. With the October proceeds we already have sufficient funds to donate $2,000 each to the other two public schools in our boundaries. Marie Hughes received its donation last year, and now the Board of Directors has voted to make donations to both LBJ and Chamisa next month, which puts us a year ahead of our donation plans.
TRNA Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Time: 6:00p - 7:30p
See "Calendar" page for agenda and meeting details.
~SAVE THE DATE~
TRNA Flea Market & Craft Fair
May 2027 (Date TBA)
Adopt-A-Median Clean-Up
The Taylor Ranch Neighborhood Association (TRNA) recently adopted a median on Taylor Ranch Road through the Solid Waste Department's "Keep Albuquerque Beautiful" program. The TRNA sign is proudly displayed on the Taylor Ranch Road median southbound from Calle Nortena.
TRNA members and residents are invited to assist in the monthly clean-up. Each month's clean up is the second Saturday of each month. Tools, vests, and gloves are provided.
The next clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, November 14th, at 8:30 a.m.
Those interested in volunteering can email Steve Epstein, TRNA Director, Public Safety, at steveps2@aol.com with your name, email, and cell number or click on the link to complete the Adopt-A-Median Volunteer Form.
NW Community Policing Council
Council Goals: The goal of each Community Policing Council is to engage in candid, detailed and meaningful dialogue between Albuquerque Police and the citizens they serve. Councils are independent from the City and Department. They are encouraged to formally recommend changes to Albuquerque Police Department policies and procedures. They are also asked to make recommendations and identify concerns, problems, successes and opportunities within each area command and for the department as a whole.
Join us for our October meeting. Info will be posted when available.
Date: Third Wednesday of Every Month ~ 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Taylor Ranch Community Center ~ 4900 Kachina Street NW
Coffee With A Cop
(Updated as info is received.)
Join the Albuquerque Police Department Northwest Area Command Officers for coffee and conversation!
This is your opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the Police Officers in your community.
Mr. Rudy Orozco, owner of Golden Corral Restaurant will host Coffee with a Cop.
Friday, September 25, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | 2701 Coors Road NW
