McDuffie-Twin Parks Neighborhood Association
(MTPNA)

The McDuffie-Twin Parks Neighborhood Association (MTPNA) was formed in 2006 with the goal of enhancing our community while honoring the social, environmental, cultural, and historic needs and interests of our residents.MTPNA seeks to empower members to address issues they may have with municipalities, entities, and non-member individuals that affect the enjoyment of their homes and neighborhood.In addition MTPNA promotes the building and sustaining of Community and Neighborly Relationships through Projects, Events, Goodwill, and FUN!

Membership

All individuals (home owners, renters, property owners and businesses) within the boundaries of MTPNA are encouraged to become members. The boundaries are Constitution (north), Lomas (south), Washington (east), and Carlisle (west).Complete the FORM BELOW to sign up for our Newsletter & Informational Emails.
If you live beyond these boundaries you can still receive our newsletter and emails. Simply use this form and let us know that in the "Message" box .To support our events and projects be sure to click on the DONATE TAB

notices

  • The Conditional Use Hearing for the Maverik Gas Station is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026. CLICK the ISSUES TAB for all you need to know regarding where and how to give public comment.

  • Keep watch for special notices in our Twin Parks Kiosk and Neighborhood Signs throughout the community: Thank you BernCo!

  • New McDuffie Twin Parks Sign at the Morningside Triangle, GSI Site: Thank You to Councilor Fiebelkorn!

  • More on the GSI Project and Neighborhood Traffic Calming CLICK on the PROJECTS TAB

  • McDuffie/Hidden Park- Dog Park or People Park?? Your input is requested! See Below

  • All members are welcome at the next MTPNA Board Meeting: 3/18/26 To RSVP and receive the meeting address, Email us at [email protected]. Hope to see you there!

SUPPORT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Valentines & Coffee, Make a Mosaic Day, Young Family Gatherings, National Night Out, Solstice Balloons, Luminarias & Caroling are ways we celebrate Neighborliness!

The MTPNA Board of Directors is a Volunteer Service provided by your neighbors to support the Events & Projects that serve to bring neighbors together.Many don't realize the Costs Incurred to enrich our community in these ways. With our small operating budget we rely heavily on Your Support.Please Consider Donating Today!
A Base Yearly Donation of $15 helps maintain our current offerings.
A $25 or $50 or $100 donation provides Greater Opportunities to enrich and grow! You can specify an event or project when you donate, or if you prefer just make a general donation.No gift is too small or too large. All the monies will be used to keep our efforts moving forward promoting a rich, aesthetic, fun and friendly neighborhood!THANK YOU FOR YOUR ONGOING GENEROSITY & SUPPORT!To make a Donation you can use VENMO (link above and below)
Or mail a check to:
MTPNA
4137 Marble Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
The McDuffie-Twin Parks Neighborhood Association is not a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
Therefore donations to MTPNA are not tax-deductible.

Events

Volunteers are always welcome to help with planning, set up, and tear down at gatherings, projects, and events. Make sure you're on our email list to receive our Newsletters & Emails (CLICK on the Membership TAB if you need to sign up) AND
Check this WEBSITE regularly to see what's coming up and how to lend a hand!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • March 18, 2026 - MTPNA Monthly Board Meeting @ 7pm... Neighbors are always invited...For address just send an Email to- [email protected]

Neighborhood Issues

Maverik Gas Station
Request for Conditional use permit

-ZHE Hearing: is scheduled for March 17th beginning at 9:00 am-The deadline for comments is March 15th
This is the site for making comments (Be sure to scroll to page 2)Project Number: (leave blank)
Case Number: CU-2026-00005
Case Type: conditional use approval
Subject Property Location: 2101 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110Comments: the box has 255 character limit. (only2-3 sentences)
The most effective strategy is to write a more complete Separate Comment.
Once completed, save as PDF and then upload using the "upload option" below the text box.Recommended Comment Types- in your own words:
(Comp)rehensive Plan Alignment: A 4th gas station does not align with the ABQ Comp Plan’s requirements of a mix of uses and range of services in the area.Pedestrian/cyclist Safety: Carlisle and Indian School medians may force U-turns on arterial streets and push gas station traffic into residential neighborhoods. A large gas station increases the in/out traffic which increases the danger for pedestrian and bike traffic. The station is requesting 2 access points on each roadway, increasing cross traffic for both pedestrians and cyclists.Air quality and health risk near schools: Research documents elevated health risks for populations near gas stations. Two child care centers are directly across the street from the proposed large pumping station.Vacancy/blight: The approval of a 4th larger gas station increases likelihood of failure for any of the 3 smaller stations. Once a site used for a gas station is abandoned the expense of clean up and tank removal is prohibitive. Any failed station at the intersection will likely leave vacant property and blight.Neighborhood Safety: Maverik stations typically operate 24/7. Late night activity increases public safety issues for the neighboring apartments and the immediate area. The increased public safety risks will spill into the surrounding neighborhoods.Community character: The Giant Red Arrow was designated as an historical landmark in 1961. It is a significant part of the neighborhood character. A large gas station with canopies and a convenience store will obscure this landmark and diminish an important piece of our community character, relegating our intersection to just another stop on the freeway.

IDO UPDATE

IDO reforms that were passed at the 2/18/26 City Council
• Legalizing cottage courts, bringing new small-scale multifamily options to most of Albuquerque.
• Legalizing dormitories as a lower-cost housing option
• Allowing more office-to-residential conversions, helping repurpose underused buildings
• Improving density along our key corridors
• Lifting parking minimums in Centers and Corridors
• Smaller lot sizes allowed making it easier to create entry-level homes

Special Projects

Special projects underway! Find out more HERE

Mural Project

This project has only been possible thanks to your generosity!
Please HELP us FINISH the last few remaining walls.
Donate via the Venmo link above or mail a check-
(for address CLICK on the MEMBERSHIP TAB)Please indicate on your Venmo or check memo your donation is
Meant for the Murals!WE THANK YOU!

Keeping our community safe

AUTO BURGLARY is a crime of opportunity; vehicles are easy targets and often contain property that is attractive to thieves.
Large parking lots and neighborhoods with a lot of on-street parking can be prime targets for theft.
Use the easy, inexpensive tips below to reduce your risk.

WATER TIPS ( For Freezing Temperatures:) With recent temperatures dropping below freezing overnight, the Water Utility Authority reminds residents to take the following steps to avoid water loss and property damage related to frozen pipes:-Don't turn the heat all the way down when leaving your home for extended periods.-Maintain an internal temperature of 55F.
-Insulate exposed outdoor pipes and hose bibs/faucets and remove hoses from them
-Shut down and drain any sprinkler systems that haven't yet been winterized
-Know the location of your emergency water shut-off valve.Customers requiring an emergency turn-off can call 505-842-WATR (9287)

COmmunity links

Current Board of Directors
Elected 2025

  • Co-Presidents: Cathy Drake and Rose-Ann McKernan

  • Vice President: Open

  • Secretary: Lorian Kostranchuk

  • Treasurer: Carol Morris

  • IT Support: Megan Henrie

  • Members at large: Robert Younger, Mark Hyland, Kristy Oreskovich, Kathy Lopez Bushnell, Vicky Kauffman, Steve Hile