Mission guide
New Mexico Albuquerque Mission
A family guide to the New Mexico Albuquerque Mission, centered in a historic city known for Spanish, Indigenous, and western heritage.
- English
- Spanish
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2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
Weak Things Become Strong, in the language of this mission
"I make weak things become strong" (Ether 12:27) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
About the mission
Missionaries speak English and Spanish. Families will find a sunny, dry climate, wide temperature changes, and a city with strong New Mexican traditions.
At a glance
- Country
- United States, New Mexico
- Main city
- Albuquerque, 564,559 residents in 2020
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC−7 in standard time; UTC−6 during daylight saving time)
- Climate
- Sunny and dry, with a cold semi-arid climate and about 8.84 inches of annual precipitation
- Church in New Mexico
- 68,699 members, 14 stakes, 137 congregations, 2 missions
A short history of the area
The railroad arrived in 1880, creating a newer part of the city away from the original plaza. Albuquerque later became an important center for aviation, the military, and scientific work. Today it is also known for its Old Town, chile-based cuisine, and annual balloon festival.
The Church here
- 1846Members of the Mormon Battalion passed through Wagon Mound and Santa Fe on their way to California.
- 1876More than 100 Zuni in the Ramah area received missionaries and joined the Church.
- 1930sSpanish-speaking and English-speaking Latter-day Saint congregations flourished in Albuquerque and other New Mexico communities.
- 1943The Navajo-Zuni Mission was organized to teach Native Americans in their language.
- 1972The Navajo-Zuni Mission was renamed the New Mexico-Arizona Mission.
- 1975The New Mexico Albuquerque Mission was organized.
- 1981The Church built a large storehouse in Albuquerque to house and distribute welfare goods.
- 2000The Albuquerque New Mexico Temple was dedicated on March 5, the first Latter-day Saint temple in New Mexico.
Temples nearby
Albuquerque New Mexico Temple
Dedicated March 5, 2000 · Near Albuquerque
The Book of Mormon here
Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.
Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Before you go
Phrases to learn
- HolaHello
- Buenos díasGood morning
- ¿Cómo está?How are you?
- GraciasThank you
Foods to try
- Green chile stew (a hearty stew featuring New Mexico green chile)
- Red chile enchiladas (enchiladas covered with red chile sauce)
- Sopaipillas (puffy fried pastries often served with honey)
- Carne adovada (pork prepared with red chile seasoning)
Fun facts
- The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, held every October, is described as the largest balloon festival in the world.
- The Sandia Peak Tramway is the longest passenger aerial tramway in the Americas.
- Albuquerque’s Big I interchange, where I-40 and I-25 meet, is the only five-level stack interchange in New Mexico.
Just got the call?
Turn the opening into a game: family and friends guess where the missionary is going before the reveal.