Community Engagement Events
Please join us! Community Engagement organizes outreach health related programs and activities in Bernalillo County for our partners and community members. We can be contacted at UNMHCE@salud.unm.edu
Albuquerque Center for Hope and Recovery
Spring into Wellness Free Resource Fair
Free resources: health, mental health, and recovery community. Enjoy Food trucks, raffle, face painting, and family fun.
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: ABQ Food Park 6901B San Antonio Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
International Fest 2026
Join Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa and City of Albuquerque Councilor Nichole Rogers for a fun, free, family-friendly celebration of culture, community, and connections!
Enjoy an afternoon filled with music, entertainment, zip lining, sporting activities, local vendors, and delicious local food! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors – there’s something for everyone!
Please feel free to bring your own lawn chairs to the event!
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 2 pm -6 pm
Location: Phil Chacon Park - 7600 Southern SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
If you have any questions, please reach out to Liz Delgado, Lidelgado@aslud.unm.edu.
For more information, please follow the event webpage here.
Food is Medicine
Date: June 27, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Phil Chacon Park, 7600 Southern SE, Albuquerque, NM
Details: The NAACP and UNM Hospital Community Engagement will distribute produce boxes, host cooking demonstrations, featured Health Vendors, and more in the International District. Anyone can attend.
For more information, please contact Nicole Bedford Jacobs at nbedford@salud.unn.edu.
Backpack Giveaway and Health Fair
Date: July 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Taylor Park, 7701 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM
Details: NM Public Education Department, UNM Hospital Community Engagement, and New Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church will be hosting a Backpack Giveaway and Health Fair. Free Health Screenings and Hair Cuts. Anyone can attend. Parents must have the student/s present to receive a backpack.
For more information, please contact Bianca Jones at bianca.jones@ped.nm.gov.
