But it’s all made me so aware of how lucky we have been to live in a city which embraces and welcomes international exchange. I am always so blown away by the spectacular people who meet and share with our delegates… in every sector, expertise and level. ABQ is an amazing city, defined by its rich culture, history and people. We hear it every day from our visitors.

But we are seeing the things we love and cherish being threatened. We need to fight for what we believe in and be prepared to defend it. We may be needing you to lend your support by emailing/calling our Member of Congress to advocate for our programs…I’ll be reaching out to you with opportunities!!

Thank you to all our members and friends, we really can’t do it without you! If you’re not yet a member, I encourage you to become one. Membership starts at $60/year and opens up the world to you. Please consider joining or giving a donation!

There is some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for. - J. R. R. Tolkien

Bring a team, or connect with others, enjoy local brews, food truck specials and camaraderie

International Visitor Leadership Program

We had four amazing groups visit with us in July!! Here’s who and why:

· Enhancing Collaboration to Combat Transnational Crime – Brazil

Objective: Equip Brazilian partners with a greater understanding of U.S. best practices to mitigate the threat posed by Brazilian transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) to the U.S. and Brazil.

Who they met: The Governor’s Organized Crime Commission, • New Mexico High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Special Investigations and Organized Crime Division, Mike Vigil, former DEA chief of International Operations, Albuquerque FBI Field Office and the Bernalillo County District Attorney

Combating Coercive Violence - Africa and Tunisia

Objective: Explore U.S. strategies to combat physical, sexual, and psychological violence and economic harm including collaborative efforts to equip government and law enforcement with the knowledge and tools to address abuse effectively, while strengthening strategies to support and protect survivors. 

Who they met: Domestic Violence Resource Center (DVRC), S.A.F.E. (Shelter and Family Empowerment) House, First Nations Community HealthSource, and Women Against Crime (WAC)

· Trafficking in Persons Prevention and Mitigation - Multi-Regional

Objective: Learn U.S. best practices in com

bating trafficking in persons, focusing on both forced labor and sex trafficking.

Who they met: New Mexico Department of Justice, New Mexico Dream

Center (NMDC), Office of the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, City of Albuquerque, Rio Metro Regional Transit District, NMDC - Eliza Jane House,

WEAmericas Program Supporting Women Entrepreneurs

Objective: Examine ways in which the United States fosters the advancement of women in business.

Who they met: UNM Anderson School of Management, South Valley Economic Development Center (SVEDC), Rio Grande Community Development Corporation (RGCDC), Women’s Economic Self-Sufficiency Team (WESST), The Future is Indigenous Women (TFIIW), New Mexico Community Capital (NMCC), New Mexico Community Capital (NMCC), T-NeuroDx and OneTen° Capital, LLC.

I HUGE thank you to GTABQ Program Officer, Rosa Soriano, for setting up these amazing and pertinent meetings!!!

August 2-5: Preserving Cultural Heritage – 24 visitors/Pan Africa

August 23-26: Women in Politics and Civil Society – 8 visitors/Multiregional

September 24 – 30: Youth an Civic Education – 13 visitors/Multiregional

There will be home hosting opportunities!! We’ll send out an email to members but be feel free to let us know if you are interested at info@globaltiesabq.org.

Last but not least, we will be hosting another Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL) – Open World Program, this time from the Azerbaijani Parliament. Delegates will be focused on Border Security.

We need homestay hosts!!

Delegates will be here from Oct 17-25 or 7 days. Homestay hosts are asked to provide a separate bedroom for the delegate and access to a bathroom (can be shared). Also, breakfasts and dinners (although GTABQ can provide food gift cards) and transportation to and from our offices each day.

Please let us know if you are interested write director@globaltiesabq.org

Join our friends at the World Affairs Council of ABQ for

another informative and engaging talk on

“Reimagining US Grand Strategy”.

The speaker will be Evan Cooper from the Stimson Center in Washington DC. Evan holds degrees from Georgetown and Chapman Universities in International Relations.

When: August 26, 6-8 PM

Where: Tanoan Country Club

GTABQ Members can attend at the member rate of $40 to include dinner. Register:

HERE

Save the Date: Friday, October 3, 2025!!

Please plan on joining us at this half-day event with keynote speakers:

Dr. Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and author of the acclaimed books Treacherous Alliance, A Single Roll of the Dice: Obama's Diplomacy with Iran and Losing an Enemy.
Jody Olsen 20th Director of the Peace Corps from 2018 to 2021 and visiting professor at the University of Maryland - Baltimore School of Social Work and Director of the University's Center for Global Education Initiatives

UNM Sub Ballroom, $20 (to include a boxed lunch)/Students free

We'll have more info forthcoming, but if you'd like to know more now, just write us at info@globaltiesabq.org!

Letter from the Director

Please plan on joining us at this half-day event with keynote speakers:

Dr. Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and author of the acclaimed books Treacherous Alliance, A Single Roll of the Dice: Obama's Diplomacy with Iran and Losing an Enemy.

Jody Olsen 20th Director of the Peace Corps from 2018 to 2021 and visiting professor at the University of Maryland - Baltimore School of Social Work and Director of the University's Center for Global Education Initiatives

UNM Sub Ballroom, $20 (to include a boxed lunch)/Students free