
About Us
The Taylor Ranch Neighborhood Association (TRNA) was established in 1980 to promote the preservation, protection and improvement of the quality of life in Taylor Ranch. It has acted as liaison to city, county and state governments on a variety of issues that affect our community.
TRNA's boundaries are the Rio Grande on the East, Paseo del Norte on the North, the lava flow and escarpment on the West, and Western Trail/Namaste Road on the South. There are other neighborhood associations and homeowner associations within the boundaries of TRNA.
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Why Join?
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There are many reasons to join TRNA. Membership allows you to be an active part of your neighborhood and help improve the quality of life for you, your neighbors, and the City of Albuquerque. Have a stronger voice! Whether you can be an active participant or a supportive member, we need your membership so TRNA can be a catalyst for improvement in your neighborhood!
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Strength in Numbers
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When we represent Taylor Ranch to City, County, and State Governments, our membership numbers are a critical component of the strength of our voice.
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As existing members of TRNA or concerned citizens of Taylor Ranch, we look to you to help increase membership in this Neighborhood Association.
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Share your newsletters with your neighbors.
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Tell others about TRNA and encourage them to join.
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How to Join
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Click here for more information.
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TRNA Accomplishments
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The Taylor Ranch Neighborhood Association was incorporated on February 28, 1980.
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Involvement in the Coors Corridor Plan to preserve natural features and views from Coors Boulevard of the mountains, bosque, volcanoes, escarpment, etc.,
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Establishment of the TRNA anti-graffiti campaign that was the model for the city’s program.
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TRNA fought for the condemnation of dilapidated housing units dubbed the "Ancient Mariner Apartments" on San Ildefonso and Montano. After appeals to the City Council and Courts, the apartments were finally razed in February 1991. A row of attractive townhouses now occupy the area.
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TRNA pushed for the creation of Taylor Ranch's first park, Montano West, which was designed by a TRNA board member.
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The widening of Montano Road into four lanes east of Coors.
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For about 15 years, TRNA sponsored a Citizens Patrol that cruised the neighborhood streets with signage and a roof-mounted flashing light. The program was discontinued due to insurance limitations.
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Preventing the building of an intrusive big box store on the southeast quadrant of Coors and Montano. The shopping center was built with Sprouts and Petsmart anchoring instead.
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Protecting a sensitive wetland known as, the Oxbow; from being encroached upon by a housing development. TNRA, NWCNA, concerned citizens, and elected officials rallied for the city to buy the property. The land overlooking the the Oxbow is now designated as Open Space.
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TRNA took part in designing meridian landscaping of Taylor Ranch Road.
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Organizing biannual flea markets to raise money for college scholarships to students living in Taylor Ranch.
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Landscaping and advocacy for maintenance of the arroyo running between Dellyne and Montano to remain in a natural state.
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Sponsoring Easter egg hunts, a school supply giveaway event, and National Night Out.
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TNRA currently advocates in turning vacant space in the Creighton neighborhood into a park. Starting with a clean-up of the space, elected officials raised half the appropriations needed for landscaping and park development.
Our Commitment
The purpose of the association is to “Promote, Protect and Improve the Quality of Life in the Taylor Ranch Area” by:
a) Fostering a sense of community among members,
b) Hearing and acting upon matters pertinent to the community,
c) Presenting the neighborhood point of view to city, county, state, and federal agencies.