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How to Verify a Professional's License in Albuquerque?

The New Mexico Regulations & Licensing Department oversees and regulates the different board divisions that issue licenses to professionals in Albuquerque. These include the Boards and Commissions Division, which licenses and regulates more than 30 professions and specialized trades like landscape architects, and the Construction Industries and Manufactured Housing divisions, which oversees the licensing of building professionals like contractors, electricians, and plumbers. Before hiring a professional for a job, you must ensure that the professional has met all the relevant licensing board division requirements. You can utilize the New Mexico Regulations & Licensing Department E-services for Contractor Licensing platform to search for and verify Albuquerque professionals.

Likewise, the Building Safety & Permits Division of the Albuquerque Planning Department issues building-related permits for construction projects, home improvements, and remodeling works in the city and you must obtain all necessary permits before commencing these types of projects. To find out the applicable permits for your projects, you can contact the Building Safety & Permits Division at (505) 924-3313, or you can visit the office in person at:

• Albuquerque Planning Department
• Plaza del Sol Building
• 600 Second NW
• Albuquerque, NM 87102

Do Albuquerque Neighborhood Councils
Issue Permits?

Neighborhoods in Albuquerque have neighborhood and homeowner associations that help maintain their respective communities. You can access relevant neighborhood and homeowners association information through the city's neighborhood and homeowners associations online listing. Even though these neighborhood and homeowners associations do not issue permits to the residents, they provide benefits that improve the community's life quality. Neighborhood associations keep the community informed about developmental projects happening within the communities, which gives room for the residents to voice any related concerns. For instance, in May 2021, the Candlelight Neighborhood Association challenged the City Council's approval of the 384-unit Zia Station development in court because the approval process blocked the public from participating in land-use decisions after communications with the city councilor was cut off. Similarly, in August 2019, the Taylor Ranch Neighborhood Association opposed the construction of 76 single-family homes not far from the banks of the Rio Grande, and the proposed project was sent back to the city's Environmental Planning Commission for review.

How to File an Unfair Business
Complaint in Albuquerque?

Residents of Alburquerque can make complaints concerning unfair business practices and deceptive professionals to the Albuquerque Office of Consumer Protection. You can make a complaint by contacting the Office of Consumer Protection at (505) 768-4596 or via email. Alternatively, you can visit the physical location of the office in person at:

• Office of Consumer Protection
• One Civic Plaza NW
• Albuquerque, NM 87102

The Office of Consumer Protection takes actions against the subject of the complaint if they are found liable for violating the law and taking advantage of a resident. This office also provides you with local legal resources, which gives you access to legal aid services and lawyer referral services when seeking restitution or claims for damages from a business. If your claim is for the recovery of not more than $10,000, you can file an Albuquerque small claims action at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court. Note that you do not need legal representation when filing a small claims action. However, you can utilize the resources provided by the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Self-Help Center for assistance on how to do this. If you are alleging criminal misconduct against the professional, you can file a complaint with the Albuquerque Police Department to take necessary actions.