Historic Albuquerque Incorporated (HAI), formed in 1999, is a non-profit, 501( c)3 regional, proactive organization exploring, guarding and restoring Albuquerque’s heritage. We believe our city’s treasures are not only the stories of our people, but the irreplaceable buildings, design elements and artifacts which embody their dreams and hopes. What unites our group is our determination to preserve Albuquerque’s past for the future.
Our Purpose
- Conservation: to investigate, research and document
- Preservation: artifacts, buildings and related natural environments
- Interpretation: events, projects and activities that share Albuquerque’s prehistoric and historic sites and keep them accessible and viable for the present and future generations to explore and enrich their lives.
A Few Accomplishments
Through the efforts of our volunteers, we successfully completed following activities:
- Created two Downtown Albuquerque walking tour brochures
- Co-sponsored speakers for the 75th Anniversary of Historic Route 66 celebration
- Developed a historic neon sign inventory with support from the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund
- Produced the neighborhood history exhibits on Silver Avenue at Fifth Street with support from PNM
- Co-hosted a statewide New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance Conference.
Board of Governors
- Diane Schaller, President
- Spencer Wilson, Vice President
- Ann Carson, Treasurer
- Carol Condie
- Bob Kitts
- Dick Ruddy
Board of Advisors
- Ed Boles | Architect | City of Albuquerque, Historic Preservation Office
- Mo Palmer | Published author, local historian and archivist