The Author

This historic walking tour was curated by Albuquerque resident and Homewise employee, Monica Bencomo. Monica is a historic preservation student at the University of New Mexico. Through her passion for community development and historic preservation she has carefully selected these sites and completed thorough research into the history of each of these properties.

Monica has spent the time to interview former and current residents first-hand to bring you this unique learning experience. It is with utmost care and diligence that you are being presented this valuable information about a very treasured community in Albuquerque, New Mexico.