YPA Connects: Rail Trailing & Redeveloping ABQ with Sarah Supple, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency

YPA Connects: Rail Trailing & Redeveloping ABQ with Sarah Supple, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency

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Curious about Albuquerque’s Rail Trail? Want to learn how to get involved with other redevelopment projects? Join YPA for a discussion with Sarah Supple, Public Information Officer and Operations Coordinator for Albuquerque’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency, about the Rail Trail and other redevelopment projects in the city, while enjoying a special train-themed beer — the Ghost Train IPA - Rail Trail Edition — right down the street from the Rail Trail’s first phase!

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About Sarah

Sarah Supple serves as the Public Information Officer and Operations Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque's Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency. She manages communications, marketing, and operations for major redevelopment projects, including the Albuquerque Rail Trail—a transformative new urban pathway designed to connect neighborhoods through art, design, and storytelling. 

Before joining the City, Sarah spent seven years in Chicago working as a Paralegal and Office Manager at a downtown law firm. She's a proud UNM alum with a degree in Multimedia Journalism and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Albuquerque Press Club, where she supports local media collaboration and community initiatives. 

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About the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA)

The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) is charged with creating and building opportunities for economic development. MRA partners with community leaders, private developers, property owners, and business owners to support vibrant communities in designated Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas. We have several incentive programs to catalyze investment in our community. Visit cabq.gov/mra to learn more.

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Please find parking spaces directly in front of Ponderosa Brewing Company, or street parking along Bellamah Avenue NW & 18th Street NW.