Albuquerque’s 2025 Jane’s Walk celebration will held the weekend of May 3 and 4.

2025 promises to be the best event yet!

Registration is now open! Click here to register.

Please scroll down for more information on this year’s walks.

2023 Walk Scene – photo courtesy of Jeffry Hertz

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 31, 2025 — This year’s edition of Jane’s Walks — free, group walking tours of some of Albuquerque’s most distinctive neighborhoods — will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4.

The volunteer-led tours are offered in six neighborhoods: the Fourth Ward Historic District, Huning Highlands, Raynolds Addition, Highlands, Nob Hill, and Parkland Hills Addition. Tours are 60 to 90 minutes long.

Jane’s Walk is a global event in more than 200 cities, and named for Jane Jacobs (1916-2006), an activist and author who championed new approaches to urban planning and development. In the spirit of Jacobs, the walks are meant to spark conversations about history, development, and urban life. 

This marks the fifth year that the walks have taken place in Albuquerque, said David Ryan, a local organizer of the event. The informal tours “encourage people to share stories about their neighborhoods, discover unseen assets, and use the art of walking to connect with others,” Ryan said.

The walks start at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., depending on the neighborhood. Each is around two miles long. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and leave four-legged friends at home. Access to public restrooms is limited.

All walks are free, and registration is required as space fills up quickly and is limited. To register, follow Walk Albuquerque on Instagram (@walkalbuquerque) or visit the Gentle Art of Wandering website (https://gentleartofwandering.com/walk).

Neighborhood Details:

1. Discover the urban diversity of Nob Hill along its vibrant commercial district (former U.S. Route 66) and in surrounding historic residential areas on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. Walks start at 8:30 a.m. both days, beginning and ending at Triangle Substation, 2901 Central Ave NE.
2. View the Victorian and early 20th-century homes of Huning Highlands on Saturday, May 3. Walks begin at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., starting and ending at the Albuquerque Press Club, 201 Highland Park Cir SE.
3. Admire the Mid-century homes, pocket parks, and curving streets of Parkland Hills Addition on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. Walks begin at 10:30 a.m. both days, and start and end at Ridgecrest Park, 901 Laurel Cir SE.
4. Gain appreciation for early 20th-century architecture with a walk through the Fourth Ward Historic District on Sunday, May 4. Walk begins at 8:30 a.m., starting and ending at ARRIVE hotel, 717 Central Ave NW.
5. Stroll past a variety of homes, apartment complexes, and small businesses in Raynolds Addition on Sunday, May 4. Walks are offered at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. They begin and end at Ex Novo Brewing Co, 701 Central Ave NW.
6. Explore the Highland neighborhood tucked between Nob Hill and the International District with historic Route 66-era signs, contemporary murals, and quiet residential streets on Sunday, May 4. Walk begins at 10:30 a.m., starting and ending at Ancora Cafe and Bakery, 148 Quincy St NE.

In past year’s we have held Jane’s Walks in the Wells Park/Mountain Road area. In 2025, those walks will be held in conjunction with the Grand Opening of the New Wells Park. The date of the opening has not been set, but it is expected to be sometime in June.

Please contact Danny Korman at @walkalbuquerque or David Ryan at davidryan@msn.com with any questions or suggestions.

If you can’t make it on May 3 or 4, please scroll down to for maps and descriptions of our previous Jane’s Walks. (If you are using your mobile device, please hold it in Landscape Mode for the walk to load!)

Download the Brochure for the 2022 Walks – jw-001

Jane’s Walks are held in over 200 cities worldwide and are named after Jane Jacobs who was a pioneer in protecting urban neighborhoods. Her 1961 book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities, is a classic and was a wakeup call for many to protect and save their neighborhood. Jane’s Walks are volunteer led and are held in early May to celebrate her birthday and urban neighborhoods.

With most of Albuquerque developed after World War II and built for driving, our walks are a refreshing alternative as they go through neighborhoods meant to be walked. Before cars became predominant, houses were built closer to each other, streets were narrower and less circuitous, blocks were shorter, and retail and commercial establishments were oftentimes intermixed with houses. All of this made and still makes it easier to get around on foot. As a bonus, you’ll find that our walks have many surprises that will keep your attention from beginning to end.

Walk # 1 – Mountain Road Arts Corridor (Original Route and still good) walk (2.7 – 3.0 miles long) features the art and architecture along or near Mountain Road. The walk begins and ends near the intersection of 12^th Street and Mountain Road and heads east and will take you through some of Albuquerque’s oldest and nicest neighborhoods near Downtown. Along the way you’ll see wonderful artwork, interesting streets, and the best of neighborhood living. Please click on the link below for a Map and Narrative of the walk.

Walk # 2 – Downtown Core and Barelas walk has been provided to us by Peter Rice of the Downtown Albuquerque News. As the name of the walk states, it features Albuquerque’s Downtown Core and the Barelas neighborhood south of Downtown. Please click on the link below to access a Map and Narrative of the walk.

Walk # 3 – Old Town and the Sawmill District walk (2.3 miles long) picks up from where Walk # 1 ends. Rather than heading east, this walk heads west from the 12^th and Mountain area to include Old Town and the Sawmill District. Like the other walks there will be plenty of artworks and other items to catch your attention. Please click on the link below to access a Map and Narrative of the walk.

Walk # 4 – Troche Moche Walk Around Wells Park (Original Route and still good) walk (2.3 miles long) has been provided to us by Martha Heard, the driving force behind the Wells Park Neighborhood Oral History project. This walk like Walks # 1 and # 3 begins and ends near the intersection of 12^th and Mountain. Rather than going east or west, this walk heads north to explore the Wells Park neighborhood to the north and east of 12^th and Mountain. Please click on the link below to access a Map and Narrative of the walk.

Walk # 5 – Nob Hill Jane’s Walk (2.6 miles long) has been provided to us by Steven Justrich, an interior designer and one of the Albuquerque Jane’s Walks organizers. This walk explores the fascinating architecture of Nob Hill and includes the “world famous” Bart Prince spaceship home and studio. Please click on the link below to access a Map and Narrative of the walk.

Walk # 6 – 2023 Mountain Road Arts Corridor Walk Route (2.0 miles long). This route is very similar to original route (Walk # 1) except that it starts at 8th & Mountain and keeps north of Lomas and west of 6th.

Walk # 7 – 2023 Wells Park Troche Moche Walk (2.25 miles long). This route is similar to the original route (Walk # 4) except that it starts at 8th & Mountain.

Walk # 8 – 2024 Mountain Road Arts Corridor Walk Route (approximately 2.0 miles long). This route combines some of the best elements from the 2023 Troche Moche walk (Walk # 7) and from the 2023 Mountain Road Arts Corridor walk (Walk # 6). The walk begins at the corner of 8th and Mountain and heads north.

Walk # 9 – 2024 Historic Fourth Ward Walk Route (approximately 2.0 miles long). This route takes you through the fabulous neighborhood between Central Avenue and Lomas Boulevard west of Downtown. The walk begins at Castle Coffee at 8th Street and Tijeras.

Walk # 10 – 2024 Raynolds Addition Walk Route (a little over 2.0 miles depending upon your return route). This route takes you through the historic neighborhood south of Central and just west of Downtown. The walk begins at Central and 7th.