The Albuquerque Progress Report (APR) has been issued every two years since 1995 to show Albuquerque’s progress toward reaching a set of long-term goals, established with the input of its residents. Residents have convened every two to four years to determine and define Albuquerque’s goals.
The link to the recently published and available progress reports is here:
The “Citizen Satisfaction Survey” is a research study commissioned by the City of Albuquerque to assess residents’ perceptions of the overall quality of life in Albuquerque, satisfaction with City services, and issues relating to crime, safety, and the economy. The last citizen satisfaction survey was done in 2019 and released on January 21, 2020.
You can review the entire survey at this link.
https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/6668008/FINAL-COA-Citizen-Survey.pdf
This blog article is an attempt to glean from both reports overall information to get an understanding the direction the city is going. Further, highlights of the 2020 Census and the New Mexico Data Book are provided to compare the city with the state.
2020 ALBUQUERQUE PROGRESS REPORT
On March 2, the City of Albuquerque released the biennial progress report for 2020. It’s a summary of progress across eight major goals set by the city council, compiled by the Indicators Progress Commission (IPC). The survey was conducted by Research and Polling.
The eight major goals the report looks at are:
• Human Development and Family
• Public Safety
• Public Infrastructure
• Sustainable Community Development
• Environmental Protection
• Economic Vitality
• Community and Cultural Engagement
• Governmental Excellence and Effectiveness
The link to the 2020 Progress Report is here:
https://documents.cabq.gov/progress/2020-albuquerque-progress-report.pdf
MAJOR FINDINGS
Below is a summary of major findings gleaned from the 2020 Albuquerque Progress Report.
QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE CITY
Nearly 60% of residents rated Albuquerque’s quality life as excellent or good, a jump up from 2018. More residents, about half of those surveyed, are feeling hopeful about the direction of the City. The survey found a significant jump in residents who see the City as responsive to their needs.
RESPONDING TO COVID-19
61% of respondents felt the City has handled the pandemic well, citing consistent communication with the public, and keeping residents safe and healthy while balancing support for business.
61% also felt that Albuquerque has done a better job than other cities in responding to the virus
60% felt that Albuquerque has done a good job keeping City services running amid the outbreak.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND APPEARANCE
Residents, like the City of Albuquerque itself, continue to identify crime as the top concern.
The majority felt that the Albuquerque Police Department did a good job of responding to protests. Levels of trust in police officers, reforms at the department and protecting resident’s constitutional rights are all trending upward.
75% of residents surveyed thought the creation of a new Community Safety Department was a good idea. This new cabinet-level department will send trained professionals to non-violent calls related to mental health, homelessness and addiction so police officers can stay focused on violent crime.
More residents are feeling safe alone outside both at night and during the day than in the past.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EIGHT MAJOR GOALS
Below are the statistical highlights taken from each of the 8 categories followed by commentary:
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY (2019 STATISTICS ONLY)
Residents with health insurance coverage: Albuquerque 91.7% ; United States 90.8%
Residents with high school education or more: Albuquerque 89.4%; United States 88.6%
Residents exercising 3 or more days per week 67.0%
Homeowners paying 30%+ of income for housing: Albuquerque 22.1%; United States 21.1%
Renters paying 30%+ of income for housing: Albuquerque 46.0% ; United States 45.1%
Albuquerque Public School high school graduation rate 70.1%; United States 85.3%
Families living in poverty with children under 18 years old: Albuquerque 20.1% ; United States 13.8%
Obesity in population (New Mexico): Albuquerque 31.7% ; United States 30.9%
Number of people served by social services programs in Albuquerque: 915,528
Point-in-time homeless count (sheltered): Albuquerque 1,019
COMMENTARY
According to Dr. David E Peercy, President, APS Board of Education the reported graduation rate of APS for 2020 is not 70% but is 77%. According to Dr. Peercy, the “70%” was likely taken from the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) website which includes charters for which APS has no responsibility for their graduation rate. Charter school graduation rates hovers around 49% and therefor brings down the APS graduation rate. The current APS graduation rate without charters is 77%. APS has been very proactive over the past several years to improve graduation rates. APS graduation rate has increased 13% in the past five years alone, including significant improvement in all our group demographics. The comparison with national algorithms used by the state of a “shared accountability” approach to calculating graduation rates is inaccurate and approximately 5% lower than it should be.
Families living in poverty with children under 18 years at 20.1% compared to the United States at the 13.8% is as alarming as it gets. The number of people served by social services programs in Albuquerque is reported at 915,528 ostensibly seriously inaccurate seeing as the recently released 2020 census count reports that Bernalillo County has a population count of 679,121.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Vacant properties count (2019) : 428
Avg. APD priority 1 call response time (receipt to on scene) in minutes: 10:33 minutes
Fatal Crashes per 100,000 population (2018): Albuquerque 14.10, United States 10.30
Residents feel safe outside during the day (survey) 2020: 87%
Residents feel safe outside during the night (survey) 2020: 68%
Property crimes per 100,000 population 2016: Albuquerque 6,179, United States 2,110
Violent crimes per 100,000 population (2019): Albuquerque 1,043, United States 379
Avg. EMS Life Support call response time (receipt to on scene) in mins (2019): 7:54 minutes.
Residents feel APD is respectful to citizen (survey) 2020: 48%
COMMENTARY
Not at all surprising, the most alarming statistics in the 2020 Albuquerque Progress Report are contained in the in the Public Safety category. Property crimes per 100,000 population in Albuquerque is a whopping 6,179 or upwards of 3 times the United States rate of 2,110. Violent crimes per 100,000 population (2019) for Albuquerque 1,043, once again upwards of 3 times the United States rate of 379. A disappointing 48% of residents who feel APD is respectful to citizen. The crime rates make it difficult to reconcile and contradict that 87% residents feel safe outside during the day (survey) at 87% and residents feeling safe outside during the night 2020 at 68%.
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Public transportation riders per capita (2018): 0.20 (Integrated Transportation)
EPA compliance rate (peer average) 2019: 100% (Quality Water and Wastewater System)
Water loss (real and apparent) 2019: 9.1% (Reliable Water and Wastewater System)
PNM renewable energy portfolio standard (40% by 2025) 2020 : 20% (Sustainable Energy)
Residential energy consumption (million Btu) per capita (state-level) (2018): 100%
Walk Score 2020: 42 (Walkability)
Avg. internet download speed (Mbps) 2018: Albuquerque 93.08, United States 96.25 (High Speed Internet Access)
COMMENTARY
The city’s use of public transportation per capita at 0.20% is a reflection as to how big a failure the city has been in its efforts to improve public transportation with projects such as the ART Bus project down central. However, the city’s walkability rate of 42 out of 100 is encouraging.
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNIT DEVELOPMENT
Park Acres as percent of City Area 2019: 23%
Percent of people living within 10 minutes of a park 2019: 87%
Trust for Public Lands City Park Score Rating 2019: 58.0
New construction permits in Centers and Corridors 2019: 15.7%
Housing units per sq. mile 2019: 1,320
Downtown Office Vacancy Rate (H1) 2020: Albuquerque 15.5%, United States 11.4%
COMMENTARTY
With 87% of the city’s residents living within 10 minutes of parks, and close to 25% of the city’s area consisting of park acreage, the city’s investment in open space and planning has paid off substantially improving the overall quality of life.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Total pounds landfilled per person per day 2019: Albuquerque 3.49, United States 4.5
Open space acres per capita 2020: 0.053
EPA Air Compare (unhealthy days for general pop.) 2019: 0
Ozone Level (US Standard is 0.070 ppm as of Nov 2020) 2019: Albuquerque 0.071, United States 0.073
Gallons per capita per day water usage 2019: 121 gallons
Residential recycling rate 2019: 17%
COMMENTARY
It’s very encouraging that the city is outpacing the rest of the country when it comes to a number of environmental protections issues.
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Business registrations 2019: 4,966
Businesses still in business one year after starting 2019: 71%
Average weekly wages (target of $932) 2019: Albuquerque $945, United States $1139
Net change in working aged people moving to/from the state 2019: -4,803
Employment in government as % total 2019: Albuquerque 20.6%, United States 14.97%
Per Capita Income 2018: Albuquerque $42,536, United States $56,527
Average annual growth in per capita income 2019: Albuquerque 3.6% , United States 3.4%
Unemployment rate MSA (NSA) 2019: Albuquerque 4.6%, United States 3.7%
Residents feel hopeful in direction City is going (survey) 2020: 46%
Income inequality ratio (state-level data) 2019: Albuquerque 0.484, United States 0.485
Annual job growth 2019: Albuquerque 1.32%, United States 1.36%
COMMENTARY
Albuquerque’s low wages, per capita income, unemployment rates and reliance on government spending all point to the fact that the city has failed to diversify its economy. Albuquerque’s per capita income of $42,536 compared to the United States of $56,527 and 20.6% of Albuquerque’s work force is government related compared to the United States as a whole of 14%, are the biggest indicators that the state and city must get serious about economic development.
COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL ENGAGMENT
Total attendance at the ABQ BioPark 2019: 1.22M
Total attendance at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2019: 866,414
Total Community Fund and United Way Program Support 2019: 7.2M
Residents rate quality of life as either “excellent” or “good” (survey) 2020: 59%
Voting Participation Rate (% of voting age pop.) 2018: Albuquerque, 35.7% , United States 50.0%
Residents believe cultural & racial relations are positive (survey) 2018: 61%
COMMENTARY
The number one tourist attraction in the state of New Mexico is the ABQBio Park. During the 2015 municipal election, Albuquerque voters wisely approved with an overwhelming majority the voter petition drive initiative to increase the gross receipts tax for the BioPark. The tax will raise $255 million dollars over 15 years for the BioPark. The gross receipts tax initiative for the BioPark was needed because some $20 million dollars plus in repairs and maintenance to the facilities were needed and major repairs were ignored for eight years. There are $40 million dollars in upgrades and exhibits that are occurring to this day
GOVERNNMENTAL EXCELLENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS
Number of days required for commercial building permit approval 2019: 12 days
311 Call Quality Average 2020: 98%
City responsiveness to community needs (survey, scale 1 to 5): 3.3
General Obligation S&P bond rating 2019: AAA rating
2019 CITIZEN SATISFACTION SURVEY
The “Citizen Satisfaction Survey” is a research study commissioned by the City of Albuquerque to assess residents’ perceptions of the overall quality of life in Albuquerque, satisfaction with City services, and issues relating to crime, safety, and the economy. On January 21, 2020 the City of Albuquerque released the results of the 2019 study, the latest survey taken. The survey was of 607 adults living in Albuquerque and conducted November 8 to 24, 2019 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 4% points.
The 2019 survey questionnaire consisted of 48 questions. The final survey report is 105 pages long and contains multiple bars and graphs to illustrate the results. The survey was done by Research and Polling, consider by many as the very best polling service as to accuracy in Albuquerque.
You can review the entire survey at this link.
https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/6668008/FINAL-COA-Citizen-Survey.pdf
The 105 page “Citizen Satisfaction Survey” contains an executive summary in 8 major categories:
1. FEELINGS OF PERSONAL SAFETY,
2. CHANGES IN CRIME,
3. HOMELESSNESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES,
4. ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT
5. ALBUQUERQUE FIRE RESCUE
6. THE ECONOMY
7. YOUTH PROGRAMS
8. MULTIPURPOSE ARENA/SOCCER STADIUM
Following are edited summaries:
1. FEELINGS OF PERSONAL SAFETY
“Overall, the vast majority (87%) of residents say they feel either very safe (57%) or somewhat safe (30%) when alone outside in their neighborhood during the day.
The majority (65%) also feel either very safe (28%) or somewhat safe (37%) when alone outside in their neighborhood at night (28% feel unsafe alone at night).
Those residing in the UNM/Southeast Heights are the least likely to feel very safe. Males and those residing in higher income households are more likely to feel very safe.
Approximately two-thirds (68%) of residents also say they feel either very safe (26%) or somewhat safe (42%) when attending public events in the City.
In comparison, 19% say they feel unsafe when attending public events in Albuquerque.
When asked to rate their feelings of personal safety in different areas of the City, the following results are found. The results show that different areas of Albuquerque are viewed very differently when it comes to perceived safety:
79% feel either very safe (37%) or somewhat safe (42%) in Uptown, compared to just 6% who feel unsafe.
73% feel either very safe (29%) or somewhat safe (44%) in Old Town compared to just 10% who feel unsafe.
70% feel either very safe (29%) or somewhat safe (41%) in the Cottonwood Mall area (just 5% feel unsafe).
67% feel either very safe (30%) or somewhat safe (37%) in City parks in your neighborhood, though 20% of residents feel either somewhat unsafe (11%) or very unsafe (9%)
64% feel either very safe (23%) or somewhat safe (41%) walking, hiking, or biking trails in the City. Eleven percent feel unsafe on these trails.
51% of residents report feeling either very safe (11%) or somewhat safe (40%) in the Nob Hill/University area, though 28% say they feel either somewhat unsafe (21%) or very unsafe (7%).
38% feel either very safe (6%) or somewhat safe (32%) Downtown. Forty-four percent of residents say they feel either very unsafe (17%) or somewhat unsafe (27%) when they are Downtown.
35% of residents say they feel either very safe (8%) or somewhat safe (27%) in the Coors Blvd. and I-40 area, though nearly two-fifths (38%) of residents feel unsafe in this area (12% have no opinion).
When residents who feel each of the different areas of the City are unsafe were asked (unaided) to give the reasons why, they are most apt to mention homelessness, drugs/drug use, and a high crime rate.”
2. PERCEIVED CHANGES IN CRIME
“Residents were asked if they feel different types of crimes in Albuquerque are going up, going down, or not changing. Overall, 64% of residents believe violent crimes are going up and 62% feel that crimes involving guns are going up.
Just over half (53%) of the residents surveyed believe crimes against children are going up compared to 11% who feel these are going down and 26% who feel this is not changing.
Approximately half (51%) the survey respondents believe auto thefts are going up, while 17% say auto thefts are going down and 27% feel this is not changing.
The plurality of residents (43%) feel home burglaries are going up in Albuquerque, compared to 18% who say home burglaries are going down and 31% say this is not changing.”
3. HOMELESSNESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
“Homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health are major issues facing many cities throughout the nation with no easy solutions. Just 13% of residents give the City positive marks for addressing the homelessness issue. The majority of residents (59%) feel the City is doing a poor job of addressing homelessness, while 26% give the City a mixed review on how it’s handling the issue.
When given the choice of different locations where a new City homeless shelter could be built, 27% of the residents surveyed prefer that it be located Downtown, while 18% prefer it be located near the VA Hospital, 15% prefer the area near UNM Hospital, 11% prefer the Far Westside of the City, and 10% say they prefer Mesa Del Sol. Just 19% of residents agree the City of Albuquerque is doing a good job of providing substance abuse treatment programs for those addicted to drugs and alcohol. In comparison, 48% disagree the City is doing a good job of providing substance abuse programs, while 23% have neutral or mixed feelings.
Nineteen percent of residents also agree the City of Albuquerque is doing a good job of providing support for people with mental health issues, though 51% disagree. Although the City of Albuquerque is making considerable efforts to address these issues, many residents appear to be either unaware of what is being done, or do not believe the programs have been effective to date. All of these issues will take time and as the City continues to develop new programs and facilities to address these issues, public perceptions should change over time.”
4. ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT
“When it comes to the Albuquerque Police Department, half the residents (49%) believe APD is doing a good job addressing public safety issues and making quick responses to emergencies, while 22% have mixed feelings and 27% do not believe APD is doing a good job in this regard. Overall, these results are similar to those observed last year. Residents are somewhat polarized when it comes to how well APD is doing when it comes to interacting with people who have substance abuse and mental health issues.
While 35% believe APD is doing a good job in their interaction with those who have substance abuse or mental health issues, 28% disagree, and another 28% have a neutral/mixed opinion. The survey results also show that 40% of City residents say the Albuquerque Police Department is doing a good job working with the U.S. Department of Justice to implement new policies and reforms designed to reduce the use of force and encourage policing that ensures residents’ constitutional rights. Approximately one-in-five residents (21%) rate APD poorly for implementing the new policies and reforms, while 27% have neutral/mixed feelings.”
5. ALBUQUERQUE FIRE RESCUE
“Residents continue to view Albuquerque Fire Rescue highly as 84% of residents agree the Department is doing a good job responding to emergency medical services needs and making quick responses to medical emergencies, with 53% who strongly agree and just 3% who disagree. The majority of residents (55%) also agree that Albuquerque Fire Rescue is doing a good job interacting with people who have substance abuse and mental health issues, compared to 11% who disagree. It is interesting that 55% of residents feel Albuquerque Fire Rescue is doing a good job interacting with people who have substance abuse and mental health issues compared to 35% who feel APD is doing a good job interacting with this population.”
6. THE ECONOMY
“Residents were read various statements relating to the City of Albuquerque and the economy, and for each one, asked to rate how strongly they either agree or disagree using a 5-point scale where 5 is strongly agree and 1 is strongly disagree.
42% agree the City of Albuquerque is doing a good job of attracting out-of-state companies to open in the city, though 25% disagree and 27% have neutral or mixed feelings.
31% agree the City of Albuquerque is doing a good job of helping local businesses and entrepreneurs create jobs, though 26% disagree and 33% have neutral/mixed feelings.
20% agree the City of Albuquerque is doing a good job of keeping young local talent from leaving the city, compared to 43% who disagree (28% have neutral/mixed feelings) While the City has made strides in encouraging new businesses and economic development, the survey results show that many residents either believe more still needs to be done, or perhaps are not aware of what is being done to encourage more economic development.”
7. YOUTH PROGRAMS
“There is a perceived need for more before school, after school and summer programs for kids, as nearly three-in-four residents (74%) agree that more of these programs are needed, with 54% who strongly agree. Just 7% of residents do not agree that Albuquerque needs more before and after school programs and summer programs. Nearly nine-in-ten (84%) parents with children under the age of 18 feel more of these programs are needed.
Although there is a perceived need for more youth programs, there also appears to be a lack of knowledge about the programs that currently exist. Just two-fifths of the residents surveyed say they are aware the City offers summer and before and after school programs for kids. Among parents with children under 18 years of age, 64% say they are aware of these City programs for kids. Thirty-six percent of the parents with children under the age of 18 say they have kids who participate in the City summer and before and after school programs. Hispanic parents (45%) are much more likely than Anglo parents (26%) to say they have children who participate in the programs.”
8. MULTIPURPOSE ARENA/SOCCER STADIUM OR A PERFORMANCE ART CENTER
“There appears to be strong public support for building a new multipurpose arena that could house soccer games for New Mexico United, or a standalone soccer stadium. Two-thirds of survey respondents say they support building a new multi-purpose arena that could be used for New Mexico United soccer games and other events, compared to 24% who are opposed. Furthermore, 61% of respondents say they support a new standalone soccer stadium for New Mexico United, compared to 29% who are opposed.
Residents who support either the multipurpose arena or standalone soccer stadium were given different options where the facility could be located and asked which location they would prefer. Nearly half (48%) say the stadium/multi-purpose arena should be located near the UNM football stadium, basketball stadium, and Isotopes Park.
In comparison, just 12% believe the facility should be located downtown and another 12% feel it should be located on the Westside of Albuquerque. Overall, half of the residents surveyed say they support using public funding to build either the soccer stadium or multipurpose arena that could be used for soccer games. However, 38% are either opposed to using public funds for the facility, or are opposed to building a facility altogether, while 7% say it depends.
In a separate question, residents were informed the City of Albuquerque is considering either building a new performing arts center or renovating existing facilities such as the KIVA Auditorium to bring in Broadway shows, popular musicians, and other national touring acts and further revitalize Downtown. They were then asked, if they would prefer that the City build a new performing arts center or renovate an existing facility, assuming the costs would be approximately the same. The majority of residents (55%) say they would prefer renovating an existing facility, while 30% would prefer building a new performing arts center.”
2020 CENSUS HIGHLIGHTS
On April 26, the results of the 2020 United States Census were released. Overall, the national growth rate was 7.4% between 2010 and 2020, the second slowest in U.S. history. The 2020 US Census reflects New Mexico had an anemic 2.8% growth in population since 2010.
New Mexico’s growth rate for the years 2010 to 2020 can be described at best as anemic. The census data reflects that New Mexico’s population growth slowed to a disappointing 2.8% over 10 years since 2010. This is the lowest population increase since the state’s 1912 statehood. The census count released puts the state population at 2.1 million in 2020, a net change of just 58,000 additional people since 2010.
The state’s growth was concentrated among adults over 65 which reflects an aging population for the state. According to the census data the under-18 population shrank by 8%. According to the census report:
“Given the status quo, New Mexico is heading toward having more, older New Mexicans using relatively expensive public services including Medicaid and Medicare, and fewer, younger New Mexicans in school and working.”
22% of the state’s total population is age 65 or older and is projected to increase to 42% by 2030.
10.9% of the state’s children are being raised by a grandparent.
47.7% of all households with children are single parent households as compared to the 32.5% national average.
10.8% of the population are veterans.
NEW MEXICO DATA BOOK
On April 10, the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) has released the 2021 State of New Mexico Data Book. It is only the second time that it has been compiled. The data book provides a comprehensive, data-driven summary of social, economic and health statistics for New Mexico. It contains specific county-by-county statistics and makes comparisons to national measurements.
The Data Book contains various sections, representing the types of information most frequently requested by a broad range of stakeholders. The link to the 351 page 2021 New Mexico Data Book document is here:
https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/2021-data-boo
Following are major highlights of the Data Book:
POPULATION BREAKDOWN
22% of the state’s total population is age 65 or older and is projected to increase to 42% by 2030.
10.9% of the state’s children are being raised by a grandparent.
47.7% of all households with children are single parent households as compared to the 32.5% national average.
10.8% of the population are veterans.
INCOME AND POVERTY BREAKDOWN
New Mexico has an overall unemployment rate of 8.1%, which the data book has adjusted taking into consideration job loss as the result of COVID.
New Mexico’s per capita income is $49,326 compared to the national capita income of $54,420
The United States as a whole has a 12.3% poverty rate.
New Mexico has a poverty rate of 19.4% which is the second highest in the country with Louisiana listed as number one.
U.S. Poverty Rate Minors (Under 18 Years) is 16.8 and New Mexico Poverty Rate of Minors (Under 18 Years) 28.8
The U.S. Poverty Rate Adults (18+ Years) with Disabilities is 19.29% and the New Mexico Poverty Rate for people 18 years or older with disabilities is 30.6%.
The National Poverty Rate for the Elderly, 65+ Years is 8.8% and the New Mexico Poverty Rate for the Elderly, 65+ Years 13.1%.
31.4% of New Mexico’s children under the age of 5 are living in poverty.
257,945 of New Mexico’s school children are issued with EBT benefits with a total expenditure of $151,856,000 expended each year.
The number of Food Insecure Children in the United States is 12,377,330 (16.9%) and in New Mexico the number of Food Insecure Children 114,180 (23.8%).
HEALTH CARE AVAILABILITY
New Mexico has 5.5 full time primary care physicians per 10,000 people while the national average is 7.9 full time primary care physicians per 10,000 people.
New Mexico has 17.7 general hospital beds for patient care per 10,000 people while the national average is 23.5 beds for patient care per 10,000 people.
New Mexico has 2.2 intensive care beds per 10,000 people while the national average is 2.7 intensive care beds per 10,000 people.
37.2% of New Mexico’s population receives federal Medicaid benefits and Children’s Health Insurance benefits as of July, 2020 as compared to the 23% National Medicaid enrollment.
COMMENTARY AND ANALYSIS
The results of the 2020 Albuquerque Progress Report and 2019 Citizens Satisfaction Survey, when reviewed together amount to taking the pulse the city, its private and public sectors and of its citizens.
No city can be just a cop on every corner, a fire truck on every street, a jail in every quadrant, a garbage dumpster at every turn, streets without potholes and buses like ART that no one will ever use. Any truly great city must include facilities that enhance the quality of life of its citizens, such as libraries, zoos, museums and aquariums, facilities like the ABQ Biopark, Balloon Museum, parks and recreation facilities and open space.
When reviewing both together, it is clear that Albuquerque has a long way to go to catch up with the rest of the country. However, when compared with the rest of the State, the city is doing much better.