Announcing the Oso Grande Neighborhood Association
Annual General Meeting
Our OGNA General Meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm, October 29, 2026 at the Bear Canyon Senior Center, 4645 Pitt, NE, Albuquerque, 87111.
We have an exciting Agenda of informational speakers including City Staff and NM District 27 candidates as well as OGNA Board Member Elections. The topics and/or speakers so far will be:
- Fire Safety and Awareness In and Around Your Home: ABQ Fire Rescue
- Foothills Community Planning Process: D. J. Felipe
- NM District 27 House of Representatives Candidates: Abbey Foster (D); Jahnelle Louise Garcia (R)
OGNA Board Member Elections at the Annual Meeting!
We hope you will consider becoming involved and serve your Oso Grande Neighborhood Association (OGNA). The following OGNA Board positions are open for nominations and self-nominations: President, Vice President, Secretary, and 4 At Large positions. These positions will be for a term of two calendar years October 2026 – October 2028. A Board Application can be found under the OGNA Board tab on this website and must be submitted by October 8,
Renew Your OGNA Membership !
Per the OGNA Bylaws and the City of Albuquerque’s Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance [0-22-15], members need to renew their membership on an annual basis. Memberships expire on the last day of October each year. Remember that OGNA membership is required to vote in the Annual Elections. A Membership Application can be found under the Join the Neighborhood Association tab on this website. You can bring the completed Membership Application form(s) to the OGNA General Mtg on October 29.
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Foothills Community Planning Assessment Update
Sponsored by the City of Albuquerque Long Range Planning Department.
CPA Assessments are year-long planning efforts that help identify community strengths, challenges, opportunities, and priorities. Through community input, data analysis, and collaboration with City departments and partner agencies, the assessment will help inform future planning, investments, projects, and programs. The CPA will not change zoning or adopt new regulations.
There will be many opportunities to participate throughout the assessment, including community meetings, open houses, surveys, pop-up events, and other outreach activities. For further information contact the CABQ Planning Department Lead for the Foothills Planning Area: DJ Felipe, dfelipe@cabq.gov
Oso Grande Pollinator Habitat Updates
Our garden has a wonderful new sign courtesy of The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation https://www.xerces.org/ . The sign provides colorful and informative details on the importance of pollinator gardens to our local habitat.
Come see the beautiful blooms and stroll around in our Pollinator Garden.
El Oso Grande Park Upgrades
Our new covered picnic table and water fountain were installed near the Children’s Play Area. We are so proud of our tables which will provide a nice place for families to have lunch and watch their children play! Our new water fountain will also be great to have — especially during the hot summer months. Many Thanks to State Representative Marian Matthews and City Councilor Champine for these wonderful park improvements.
Two New Accessible Parking Area(s) on Osuna Road (North side of Park)
Thanks to our District 8 Councilman Champine and Aziza Chavez the CIP Project Coordinator for the Albuquerque City Council, the El Oso Grande Park now has two (2) accessible/handicapped parking spaces for easy access to the park. The parking spaces which were completed in March 2025, have ADA compliant curb cuts and ramps and are clearly marked with blue paint. The 2 spaces are located on the North side of the park along Osuna Blvd.
Our El Oso Grande Park is beautiful anytime of the year… summer, winter, fall and spring.
The Oso Grande Neighborhood Association (OGNA) takes great pride in ensuring that the grass stays green and the new trees in the perimeter are thriving at El Oso Grande Park. Occasionally there have been some issues with Park maintenance but due to OGNA advocacy and the great response of the City Parks and Recreation Department the issues are quickly addressed.
See the photos below of the solar lights.
