We care about the culture, history, vibrancy, and success of Old Town Albuquerque, and we want you to be a part of it!
There are so many ways to get involved, but a great start is to join the communication.
There are so many ways to get involved, but a great start is to join the communication.
The newsletter goes out monthly and when there are important notices and events. This is where you will be notified of updates to the Old Town area, road closures, events, opportunities to promote your business, etc.
The newly formed Historic Old Town Association meets monthly. We represent everyone in Old Town:
To find out more about our next meetings and what we are working towards, join our email group by selecting the “Old Town Association Updates” in the form to the left.
Old Town just formed a new association, and for the first time ever, it represents everyone in Old Town: residents, merchants, and property owners.
If you want to make a difference in Old Town and play a role in making our community a better place; become a member (its free!).
Become a Member
Read the HOTA Bylaws
Residents
Merchants
Property Owners
Signage is a big deal in Old Town. Signs are essential for the basic success of a business but the wrong signage can completely undermine the historic nature of the Old Town Historic area. These two sides may always be at odds, but the city currently has a healthy balance for what is allowed. With that said, the process for getting a sign approved (that requires committee approval from the city) can be VERY difficult, onerous, and flat-out time-consuming. That is the current state of signage in Old Town. While we work with the city to simplify the process and make it less onerous, we still have to comply with the ordinances as they are written.
What are the sign requirements in Old Town?
The Integrated Development Ordinance passed by the city a few years back and updated annually is a 650+ page massive document. Ugh! Luckily, the link below is ONLY the pages that apply to the Old Town Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO) in regard to signage. You’re welcome 🙂
Download the Old Town Sign Ordinance