The City of Albuquerque is about to open its newest open space and residents are invited for a preview on Friday. The 23-acre site, formerly the Poole family estate, was purchased by the City and renamed the San Antonio Oxbow Bluffs (SAOB) Open Space. It has always been important wildlife habitat on the Westside, officials say. City additions including trails and an outdoor education center are now making it more accessible for residents to use, as well.
City officials, including Mayor Tim Keller and City Councilor Stephanie Telles, will be on hand Friday morning at 10:30 to give tours and inspect the first phase of changes to the new outdoor space.
In addition to the grand opening, the City says it will be honoring the contributions of several community leaders who played significant roles in the protection of the property, including the late Suzanne Poole, a previous owner of the property, the late Dr. Joe Valles, a West Side neighborhood organizer and advocate, and Rex Funk, the first Open Space Superintendent, who helped lead protection of the San Antonio Oxbow wetlands and other significant Open Space properties.
If you go…
WHAT: Ribbon cutting and celebration of Phase 1 completion – San Antonio Oxbow Bluffs
WHEN: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: San Antonio Oxbow Bluffs, 5001 Namaste Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120