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Welcome to The North Albuquerque Acres Community Association
NAACA: 11003 Anaheim Ave. NE Alb., NM 87122
Why is it important to join NAACA:
Your membership is needed.
Why your NAACA membership is so important:● You are part of our large Community Association. There is strength in numbers when we need to protect our Sector Plan.● The NAACA Board researches issues affecting our community such as: Sector Plan Protection, Zoning, Drainage issues (AMAFCA), Road Conditions.● NAACA works closely with City, County and State offices and officials when necessary to protect our neighborhood and our neighbors. We represent our members before our elected representatives such as: during hearings at the Bernalillo County Commission, Zoning and Planning, etc.● Outreach keeps our community environmentally cohesive and safe such as: petitioning government for Capital improvement funds for roads and infrastructure.● NAACA keeps neighbors informed such as: new construction, changes etc.● NAACA sponsors community engaging events such as: Spring Clean-up, and soon a pancake feed or ice cream social (Covid allowing).Annual dues is still only $25 for NAACA membership. Along with the benefits mentioned above, you receive our bi-annual newsletters.
Latest News :
PNM Substation Issue
September 10, 2025
A Bernalillo County Planning Commission Hearing was held on September 3, 2025
The County Planning Commission (CPC) started their meeting by stating they were going to hear discussion regarding case number SPR2025-0006 Public Service Company of NM requesting an Amendment to the Paseo Del Norte/North Albuquerque Acres Sector Plan to allow for a public utility structure- an electrical substation on lots 7,8,25 and 26, block 2, North Albuquerque Acres tract 2, located at 11520 and 11601 Palomas AVE. NE; zoned SD-RO (residential/Office) and containing 3.56 acres. The CPC was also going to hear discussion on CSU2025-0009 Public Service Company of New Mexico requests approval of a “special use” permit for a public Utility-electrical substation on the same lots and location mentioned previously.
The CPC said they were going to rule on the substation, but that was not the case because approximately 15-20 residents from Sandia Heights voiced their opposition to the preferred transmission line route going along Tramway and claimed they were not informed and included in discussions regarding the preferred transmission line route (even though a letter was sent by the County to the Sandia Heights Neighborhood Association and a meeting was also held with the SH Neighborhood by PNM).
Although Bernalillo County received many more letters strongly favoring approval of the electrical substation than opposing it, the County Planning Commission (CPC) faced a dilemma: while they agreed on the necessity of electrical power and the substation, they felt that the substation and transmission lines are “mutually inclusive.” The CPC noted that neighbors from Sandia Heights felt disenfranchised by the PNM regarding discussions about the transmission route. As a result, the CPC decided on a 90-day continuance to allow PNM to re-engage with the Sandia Heights Neighborhood about the preferred transmission route.
Please note: Bernalillo County does not have jurisdiction over State Highways 423 (Paseo Del Norte) and 556 (Tramway Blvd); these fall under the New Mexico Department of Transportation. For this project, PNM collaborates with NMDOT and recommends routes. PNM’s preferred transmission route in the Bernalillo County application follows “Prudent Avoidance” by minimizing possible risks to sensitive groups, such as children (day cares, church preschools) and the elderly (assisted living), by routing the transmission line east on PDN and along Tramway to connect at San Antonio.
The New CPC Public Hearing date : December 3, 2025 @ 9am
Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers, 415 Silver Ave. SW, 1st Floor, Bernalillo County at Alvarado Square. The public is welcome to attend and provide verbal comments. For More information: 505-314-0350.
August 22, 2025
For several months, PNM (The Public Service company of NM), myself, the NAACA (including our neighbors/members), and our own NAA Electrical/Utility Engineering Advisors have been attending numerous meetings and discussing the electrical needs and supply for NAA and the surrounding NE Heights area. We have found that the substations currently serving homes in our community were not built to support the current electrical demand. It is conclusive that this places our community at risk of power outage due to system overload. The data has been reviewed and verified by an independent electrical substation consulting firm and by our community Engineering Advisors.
On July 28, 2025, PNM submitted an application to the County to construct a proposed electrical substation on the south side of Paseo Del Norte Frontage Road, immediately west of the Bernalillo County Fire Station. PNM currently owns four contiguous lots at this site, with plans for the substation pad to encompass approximately 3.5 acres. According to the NAA Sector Plan, the area is zoned SDRO, designated for office, institutional, clinic, or residential use. As such, PNM is requesting an Amendment to the Sector Plan (ZSPR2025-0006) and a Special Use Permit (ZCSU2025-0009) from the County for the construction of the electrical substation. It is important to note that the NAA Sector Plan, while comprehensive when drafted over two decades ago, did not anticipate the current demand for electricity.
PNM has demonstrated a commitment to community engagement through the planning process and used public input received to help select the preferred site. NAACA appreciates the extensive ongoing collaboration with our association.
The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 9:00am at the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers, 415 Silver Ave. SW, 1st Floor, Bernalillo County at Alvarado Square. The public is welcome to attend and provide verbal comments. For More information: 505-314-0350.
If the County Planning Commission recommends an approval, the next step in the process is for The Board of County Commissioners to review the CPC’s recommendation in another public hearing and make a final decision on the permit. That public hearing will be sometime in October/November 2025(Exact date to be determined).
June 2, 2025
After an extensive review and weighting of numerous possible locations, 4 one acre lots were chosen by PNM as the proposed site for the 2.5-acre Electrical substation: Site 9, directly west of the fire station along the Paseo Del Norte Frontage Road/Sandia Vista Equestrian Park Road. This location is zoned SDRO and was the least intrusive location within NAA and provides a good location to feed into feeder lines going into the neighborhood.
Since that meeting, Jack, Dave and I have had numerous meetings with PNM. The results of those meetings include the following:
· We requested that the transmission lines are to run Eastward Paseo del Norte and Southward along State highway 556-Tramway to tie in at San Antonio. This will prevent the transmission lines/towers from running close to churches, preschools, and day care centers, which they would (for example) if the transmission lines were to run Westward Paseo Del Norte and Southward Eubank. DOT has agreed to this transmission-line-direction-caveat, and PNM has verified it.
· We request the electrical substation A-frame (which will stand approximately 65 feet above ground), potentially be eliminated by running the high voltage cable drops from the new transmission tower on PDN into the substation by buried cable instead of overhead conductors. If this extra cost is found to be an impact, it would need to be paid as an assessment to the neighborhood at large, (or at least explore other options of lowering the A-frame height). PNM is reviewing this.
· We request that no cell tower is sublet and installed at this electrical substation. PNM is reviewing this.
We discussed getting feedback from neighbors who live on the north side of San Bernardino regarding landscaping and how to make the proposed substation look more aesthetic. A meeting is planned for 6/4/25 and those neighbors have been notified.
PNM plans to file with the County for an “exception” to our SDRO zoning for an electrical substation in late June 2025. The exception will be site specific and not affect our existing Sector Plan. Our Sector Plan will require two levels of approval: first, the Planning Commission will have to recommend/approve the “special use” permit, then the County Commission will have to review and vote on the approval. The hearings will not begin until August 2025. If approved, it will take approximately 2 years to build the substation.
April 23, 2025
Wednesday (April 23, 2025), we held a meeting for our NAA neighbors to update our community on the PNM-proposed NAA substation. We had about 100 of our neighbors attend including State Senator-Nicole Tobiassen. Last fall, when we first learned about PNM re-visiting placement of a substation in NAA, our Board Directed Independent Volunteer Community Advising Team of fellow NAA neighbors: Jack Cadogan, (Professional Engineer with 30+ years of experience in electrical power generation and distribution), and David Baughman, (MSEE with 30+ years of experience in complex systems definition, development, test and evaluation) and myself have been busy exchanging email, attending meetings with PNM, and doing research. Our Advising Engineering Team acted as conduit for technical communications between PNM and NAACA. They performed independent technical reviews of: PNM’s justification for a NAA substation, ensured all alternatives were considered, reviewed PNM’s site selection process to ensure fairness and reasonability.
The information obtained from PNM was presented in a PowerPoint presentation to our neighbors and is now available to view on our website (Under Resources/Information or click link above in latest "President's Message").
Annual Community Meeting was held 11/20/24
Guest Speakers
- BernCo Commissioner Walt Benson
- BernCo Planning& Development Director Nick Hamm
- BernCo Public Works Director Antonio Jaramillo
- BernCo Sheriff John Allen and Captain Roybal
Warning, Fire Danger! Report Illegal Fireworks!
Emergency Immediate Assistance: call 911 For non-emergency: 505-468-7000
Bernco Fire station 35 @ 11700 Paseo Del Norte
(505) 314-0090
June 23, 2025
Bernalillo County, N.M. – As Independence Day approaches, Bernalillo County Fire Rescue is reminding residents that the use of specific fireworks is strictly prohibited within unincorporated Bernalillo County, outside the city limits of Albuquerque.
Under the current fire prevention code, the following items are not allowed in Bernalillo County due to their risk of igniting fires in dry conditions:
- Aerial devices: including aerial shell kit reloadable tubes, aerial spinners, helicopters, mines, missile-type rockets, multiple tube devices, roman candles, shells, and stick-type rockets.
- Ground audible devices: including chasers and firecrackers.
Use only fireworks purchased in Bernalillo County to ensure they are legal to use. Using illegal fireworks can result in a fine of up to $1,000, jail time up to one year or both.
Contact:
Bernco Fire station 35 @ 11700 Paseo Del Norte
(505) 314-0090
and if no response then contact our elected representatives.
Walt Benson, Commissioner, District 4 district4@bernco.gov office phone number 505-468-7010
Nicole Chavez, State Rep. District 31 nicole.chavez@nmlegis.gov capitol phone number 505-986-4214.
Tell them your concerns regarding no enforcement against illegal fireworks, public safety issues (especially during an “extreme drought” period) and the medical issues traumatizing pets and people with PTSD.
Alerts: Road Condition Issues, Construction Updates
3/24/25 Caution! Ben Greiner Park- Reseeding
BernCo started seeding the park.
The have cautioned off the area so the seed can germinate into the ground.
Please avoid any foot traffic or pet activity while the seed grows.
Bernalillo County Land Management will do all in its power to get the field ready as soon as possible and ready for play.
Thanks for your help!
Raul Muñoz Jr.
PARKS RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE
LAND MANAGEMENT SECTION MANAGER
Office: 505.219.1181
Cell: 505.934.4725
Email: ramunoz@bernco.gov
2400 Broadway Blvd SE Albuquerque, NM 87102.
NAA Road Condition Issues
To report NAA road maintenance issues please contact the following email address contactcenter@bernco.gov
If your unhappy with the conditions of our roads in NAA and to request additional funding to improve our roads. please email :our
State Representative, Nicole Chavez at nicole.chavez@nmlegis.gov
Capitol phone: 505-986-4214
Home phone: 505-585-4630
PO Box 53271 Alb., NM
and Nicole Tobiassen, State Senator at nicole.tobiassen@nmlegis.gov
Capitol phone: 505- 986-4278
Home phone: 505-600-1170
8100 Wyoming Blvd NE Ste M4-#786, Albuquerque NM 87133-1963
Session Secretary Email:SD21.secr@nmlegis.gov