Approximately 30 residents and business owners joined us to discuss the proposed zoning framework for the corridor. The open house began with a brief presentation on the project's purpose, scope, and timeline, followed by interactive stations where attendees explored key elements of the plan, including:

• Plan Vision, Goals & Policies
• Proposed Zoning & Design Overlay Standards
• Traffic & Safety Considerations (with engineers from the separate but concurrent Coors Safety Project)

Key Zoning Proposals

• South Coors Boulevard Corridor (SC-C) – This proposed opt-in zoning designation applies to most parcels in the plan area. Property owners may initiate a zone change application post-adoption, or they can indicate interest in opting in at the time of adoption without an immediate zone change. Those interested can contact the project team to be added to the official opt-in list.
• South Coors Boulevard Activity Center Zone (SC-AC) – Applies to key parcels at four major intersections. Three are identified in higher-ranking plans as Centers, while the fourth was designated through this process. Unlike SC-C, this zoning would take effect upon plan adoption, replacing existing zoning. The Las Estancias Activity Center remains governed by its Special Use Permit and unique land use entitlements.
• Design Overlay Standards – Apply to both SC-C and SC-AC to guide development quality and consistency.

Attendees had the opportunity to discuss how these zoning changes could impact their properties and explore an interactive zoning map that allows users to view parcel details, compare zoning alternatives, and provide feedback via a digital map pin. The project team demonstrated this feature during the open house and provided take-home flyers for later access. Access the interactive map on the Draft Sector Plan page., please note you must scroll down to find it!

To continue the conversation, we are hosting hybrid public office hours where property owners can ask questions or discuss specific projects at the Bernalillo County building @ Alvarado Square located on 415 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, or via Teams on:

• March 6 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 289 136 122 558 Passcode: mJ9Xh3w3 Dial in by phone +1 505-225-7962,,448446524# United States, Albuquerque Find a local number Phone conference ID: 448 446 524# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN
• March 18 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 239 640 723 491 Passcode: gA6VM69A Dial in by phone +1 505-225-7962,,757631513# United States, Albuquerque Find a local number Phone conference ID: 757 631 513# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN

The draft Sector Plan was released on February 27, 2025, and the team is accepting public comments until March 28, 2025, please send comments to berncocoorsblvdsp@dekkerdesign.org. The plan is expected to go before the County Planning Commission in May 2025 for a recommendation, with potential adoption by the Bernalillo County Commission in August 2025.

Thank you again for your engagement in this important process. Your input is shaping the future of the South Coors Corridor!

For more information and to explore the interactive zoning map, on the Draft Sector Plan page of this website.