McDuffie-Twin Parks Neighborhood Association
(MTPNA)
Formed in 2006, McDuffie-Twin Parks Neighborhood Association’s (MTPNA) goal is to enhance the community while honoring the social, environmental, cultural, and historic needs and interests of our residents.MTPNA seeks to empower members in addressing issues they may have with municipalities, entities, and non-member individuals affecting the enjoyment of their homes and neighborhood.MTPNA also 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 -Constitution (north), Lomas (south), Washington (east), and Carlisle (west)- are encouraged to become members.* Complete the FORM BELOW to sign up for our Newsletter & Informational Emails.
If you live beyond these boundaries and still want to receive our newsletter and emails, complete the 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
Make plans to attend 4/12/26 (and PLEASE sign up to VOLUNTEER for) our annual MAKE A MOSAIC DAY. For details CLICK the "EVENTS" TAB
Support the GSI Project! Help Plant the Morningside Triangle on Thursday, April 9th from 4:30pm -6:00pm . For details CLICK on "PROJECTS TAB"
Next MTPNA Board Meeting: 4/22/26. All members are welcome. Email us at [email protected] to RSVP and receive address
We are awaiting the results of the Conditional Use Hearing on the Maverik Gas Station. CLICK the "ISSUES" TAB to stay updated.
SUPPORT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Valentines & Coffee, Make a Mosaic Day, Young Family Gatherings, National Night Out, Solstice Balloons, Luminarias & Caroling, and more, are the ways we Celebrate Neighborliness!
Your Volunteer MTPNA Board of Directors support Events & Projects creating a fun and engaging community. It’s easy to overlook the costs incurred to maintain these efforts. With a small operating budget we rely heavily on Your Support.
PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TODAY!
A Base Annual Donation of $15 helps maintain our current offerings.
A $25 or $50 or $100 donation provides Greater Opportunities to enrich and grow!
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!
To make a Donation
click on the VENMO link (above or below)
Or mail your CHECK to:
MTPNA
4137 Marble Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ONGOING GENEROSITY & SUPPORT!
The McDuffie-Twin Parks Neighborhood Association is not a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
Therefore donations to MTPNA are not tax-deductible.
Events
UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 12th, 2026- MAKE A MOSAIC DAY from 1-3pm @ Twin Parks! To make this event a success we Really Need Neighbor Volunteers to assist us. Please Email [email protected] to sign up! Thank you for being a caring neighbor! And thanks to BernCo for your support!
April 19, 2026 @ 3pm ZIA ELEMENTARY PTA FUNDRAISER @ Dripline Brewery 1320 2nd Street NW, Dripline is owned by & operated by an MTPNA family who are also Zia parents!
April 22, 2026 - MTPNA Monthly Board Meeting @ 7pm...Neighbors are always invited...For address just send an Email to- [email protected]
Click on "OTHER" TAB for more events & information in our greater community
Please Volunteer to help with planning, set up, or tear down at gatherings, and events. A few hours a year of your time makes a big difference in your community!
Check this WEBSITE regularly to see how you can lend a hand!
CLICK on the "MEMBERSHIP" TAB to receive our Newsletters & Emails
Neighborhood Issues
Maverik Gas Station
Request for Conditional use permit
-ZHE Hearing Outcome is expected by early April. Over 100 attendees participated and many spoke regarding this Maverik conditional use request in a meeting that lasted over 3 hours. The CABQ planning department did recommend denying the request and that will be a part of the many voices who spoke out against this proposal. Check back for final results!
Special Projects
GSI and Traffic Calming Project Information
Special projects underway! Find out more HERE
Mural Project
~This project has been possible thanks to YOUR generosity!
Please HELP us FINISH the last few remaining walls.Donate via the link below to
VENMO or
mail a CHECK to:
MTPNA
4137 Marble Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Please indicate on your Venmo or Check memo that your
Donation is Meant for the Murals!
WE THANK YOU!
Other Community Info
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
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
COmmunity links
Current Board of Directors
Elected: September 2025-2026
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