Celebrating a decade of hope, healing, and community at Albuquerque Celebrates Recovery! Grateful to be here today at full capacity, standing together in support and recovery. | New Mexico Dream Center

Albuquerque sits where I-40 and I-25 meet, the busiest intersection in the Southwest. That geography makes our city a hub not only for commerce, but also for traffickers. Highways give them what they want: anonymity, quick exits, and access to motels, truck stops, and transit hubs. At the same time, this crossroads reminds us that geography isn’t neutral - it shapes vulnerability as much as opportunity. The very routes that connect families, tourists, and goods across the country are the same on