West Mesa

The West Mesa CPA boasts impressive views of the city and the Sandia Mountains from atop the mesa on Albuquerque’s westside. The CPA spans the area west of the Rio Grande to city’s western edge and along Atrisco Vista Boulevard and between I-25 and Montaño and Gila Roads. West Mesa is made up of many residential subdivisions with many of the area’s commercial businesses along Coors. The Double Eagle II Airport is located in the western portion of the CPA. The topography in the West Mesa CPA is primarily characterized the Petroglyph National Monument and its escarpment, canyons, and volcanoes. The maps and data below provide an overview of some of the key information and metrics for the West Mesa CPA.

The City of Albuquerque’s Community Planning Area (CPA) assessment process will work with residents and businesses throughout the city to describe what is working or not working in different parts of town and talk about how to enhance what is going right. We hope that community members will take ownership of the process and use the data on this page to guide conversations about future development, revitalization, and growth.

Albuquerque is home to a diverse and growing population, and every CPA has its own distinct mix of people. Let's get to know West Mesa residents a little better.

Albuquerque has a diverse history and culture, reflected in the public facilities; parks, open space, and trails; transportation network; and heritage sites and resources.

Connections between the places that residents live, work, play, and learn is key to enhancing quality of life. 

How our communities grow and change has long term environmental, quality of life, and public health impacts. Growth patterns also affect our long-term ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions, as well as the resilience and sustainability of our community.

Each CPA has unique assets, development patterns, businesses, and industries that contribute to the character of its neighborhoods, provide employment, and offer goods and services to residents and visitors. 

There are a number of different ways that the City can help support economic development. See this  Economic Development Incentives map  for more information about some of these resources.

The first assessment in the West Mesa CPA will take place in 2024.

You can contact the team leading the West Mesa Community Planning Area assessment by emailing  WestMesa-CPA@cabq.gov .

The City of Albuquerque has 12 Community Planning Areas (CPAs). Between 2021 and 2027, City staff and local communities are working together to gather data, inventory assets, and create an action plan for each CPA. The assessment process will help figure out what each community needs and how to get there. Visit the  CPA website  for more information.