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
Cruzin' Into the School Year
Free back-to-school supplies, resources, food trucks, and more!
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Locations:
- West Mesa Community Center
5500 Glenrio Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87105 - Community Center at Phil Chacon Park
7505 Kathryn Ave. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Description:
Don't miss all the fun! Get ready for a great start to the new school year with free backpacks, school supplies, show cars, community resources, food trucks, and more—while supplies last!
Preregistration Required. Click here for more information.
- Please reserve one ticket per child. Adults are not required to register
- Each child must be present to receive giveaways.
Festival de Regreso a Clases (Back-to-School Festival)
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 1:00-5:00 PM
Location: Diamond Event Center - 312 Florida St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Description:
Back-to-school event designed to provide free backpacks with supplies to 230+ students. The event will feature free backpack giveaways and community resources on-site.
Child(ren) must be present to receive a free backpack.
For more information & to support the event: 505-460-5965
UNMH Community Engagement contact: Liz Delgado, Lidelgado@salud.unm.edu
Recovery Resolana
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 11 am – 2 pm
Locations: UNM Hospital Addiction and Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) Clinic
2600 Yale Blvd Se, Albuquerque NM 87106
Description: Join us for a FREE community recovery celebration
• Live DJ
• Food Trucks
• Art Therapy
• Games
• Health Screenings
Learn about the UNM Health Substance Use Treatment Walk-In clinic and how it can help individuals begin their recovery journey!
• Substance Use Disorder Medication Treatment
• Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis Support
• Brief Evidence- Based Counciling
• Case Management and Care Navigation
• Same-Day Access to Services
• Referrals to Community Resources
For more information contact Terrance Baker @ TeLBaker@salud.unm.edu
(Peri)Menopause Conference
Time: 9 am – 1 pm
Locations: Sheraton Uptown 2600 Louisiana Blvd. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87110
Description: UNM Hospital Community Engagement is excited to announce its first Peri/Menopause Wellness Conference on October 17, 2026.
This conference is designed to provide evidence-based information, resources, and support for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.
Learn about the physical changes that occur during the midlife transition and the role that nutrition and exercise play in improving symptoms and long-term health outcomes associated with perimenopause and menopause.
• Perimenopause and Menopauses 101
• Protecting your future self through exercise
• Protecting your future self through nutrition
• Question and answer session
Leave with practical tools to help you prepare for healthcare visits, advocate for yourself, and make informed decisions about your health.
For more information, contact Sally Acosta at sajacosta@salud.unm.edu