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Bienvenidos to Albuquerque!
Rich in culture and history. Enjoy a region where business meets adventure and natural beauty inspires productivity. Our Native American and Hispanic Cultures create a unique tapestry of traditions and customs not found at any other destinations. Albuquerque is truly a treat for the senses with views of the Sandia Mountains, the smell of green chile roasting, the taste of crisp craft beers, the feeling of a breeze through hair, and the sounds of stories of our past. Albuquerque is the place of choice for your meeting!
Upcoming Conferences
The Convention & Tourism team continually works hard to grow our local economy by securing these unique meetings and events for our city. This generates millions of dollars for our city and helps stimulate our economy.
Hispanics in Philanthropy
Early bird registration opened February 4 and ends on June 2, with rates at $325 for members and $450 for non-members. To register, find hotel information, explore sponsorship opportunities, and view the schedule at a glance, visit www.latinosintransit.org/Leadership-Summit.
Join LIT for an unforgettable Summit that will shape the future of public transportation while celebrating the leaders and professionals driving career and economic growth in the industry.
About Latinos In Transit (LIT)
Founded in 2016, LIT is dedicated to supporting the advancement and development of all professionals in the transit industry. LIT encourages the exchange of knowledge and experiences to continue evolving the workforce by cultivating a robust pipeline of versatile, skilled professionals who drive innovation and shape the future of the transit industry.
About Rio Metro Regional Transit District (RMRTD)
As the primary regional transit provider for Bernalillo, Sandoval and Valencia counties, Rio Metro Regional Transit District is dedicated to upholding a commitment to establish, maintain, and continually improve public transportation for the benefit of its passengers, communities and the environment. Rio Metro collaborates to provide safe, accessible, efficient, and innovative transportation services for the diverse local communities and the regional economy it serves. It manages the New Mexico Rail Runner Express commuter rail and operates select bus routes in the three-county area. The agency's top priority is providing service that enables customers to access regional destinations, a critical transportation need since tens of thousands of trips occur each day between different towns, cities, Tribal areas, and counties in the service area.
To learn more about Latinos in Transit, click here.
Flights To ABQ
The Albuquerque International Sunport, known for its distinct southwestern architecture and cultural décor, is New Mexico’s largest commercial airport, welcoming over 5 million passengers annually. ABQ is served by eight major airlines: Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, Frontier, jetBlue, Southwest, Spirit and United. It also receives regular service from commute airlines Boutique and Advanced and handles air cargo from Amazon Air, FedEx, and UPS. Southwest Airlines is ABQ’s largest carrier; handling and offer nonstop service to more than 30 cities.
Currently the Sunport is going through a renovation calling it The Dream of Flight project. The plan is to upgrade the terminal’s aging infrastructure to enhance the safety and security of the facility, and will provide a reimagined experience for the millions of travelers we welcome each year. Completion of major construction is targeted for December 2024. However, the build outs of the new concession spaces will extend into 2025.

