Albuquerque Northwest Gains First Multigenerational Center: Conway Wood Facility Opens
The 15,000-square-foot building at 10751 Cibola Loop NW ends a decades-long wait for dedicated senior services in District 5.
By Rosa Wojcik ·
Albuquerque’s first multigenerational center in the Northwest opened to the public on Tuesday, November 10. The new facility, located at 10751 Cibola Loop NW, serves as the city’s tenth senior and multigenerational center. It marks a major shift for District 5 residents, who previously had to travel long distances or cross the river to access similar community programming.
The Conway Wood Northwest Multigenerational Center occupies approximately 15,000 square feet. The current space includes multipurpose rooms, meeting areas, and classrooms designed for fitness, arts and crafts, and recreation. City Councilor Dan Lewis joined community members and the family of Freeman Conway Wood for the grand opening. Lewis noted that the building ends a long period where local seniors lacked a dedicated place to gather and stay active.
The project timeline stretches back nearly two decades. In 2007, Lewis led city efforts to purchase eleven acres near the Albuquerque Police Department’s Northwest Area Command. Plans for that site included a library, community pool, and multigenerational center. After a gap in development, Lewis secured $13,000,000 in 2021 for Phase I. This total combined $2 million in City GO Bond funds with state legislative and federal contributions.
Construction began in May 2024, with a groundbreaking ceremony held on May 21. The building was completed in time for its November 2026 opening. The facility is named in honor of Freeman Conway Wood, who lived from 1923 to 2020. Wood spent more than 60 years advocating for older adults and championed the development of this specific center until his death.
Future expansions are already planned but require additional funding. Proposed upgrades include a kitchen, social hall, expanded fitness areas, additional classrooms, and a gymnasium. Programming will continue to evolve with direct input from District 5 residents. The opening event featured a hula dance demonstration, an international art and culture workshop, and a Veterans Wall displaying a rotating digital tribute to local veterans.
The center aims to provide equitable infrastructure and services to the Northwest side. Lewis stated that the facility delivers a world-class space that residents have deserved for decades. The dedication ceremony included a special tribute honoring Wood’s perseverance and advocacy. The building now stands as a central hub for community connection in Council District 5.
