New Mexico Albuquerque Mission

Mission leaders

Mark and Cherie Smith

Began service ~July 2025 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2028-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2025 · as of October 8, 2026

Mission office

Office address

4400 Presidential Dr NE Ste E, Albuquerque NM 87109, United States

Phone

Not yet verified

Email

Not yet verified

Source

Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026

Letters & packages

Domestic USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping usually works well; many missions prefer packages to the mission office, but ask whether to send to the missionary's apartment instead.

• Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
• Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
• Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
• Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.

Packages, holidays & time zone (interactive) →

Language

English, Spanish

English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).

Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.

Nearby temples

• Albuquerque New Mexico Temple — Operating (March 5, 2000) · ~0 km
• Farmington New Mexico Temple — Operating (17 August 2025) · ~231 km
• Snowflake Arizona Temple — Operating (March 3, 2002) · ~323 km
• El Paso Texas Temple — Announced (6 October 2024) · ~370 km

The Church in New Mexico

Church Membership

68,699

Stakes

14

Congregations

137

FamilySearch Centers

31

Temples

2

Missions

2

Newsroom Facts & Statistics

Practical

Time zone

America/Denver

Currency

USD

Country code

+1

Organized

1 July 1975

Culture & food

• Greet with a handshake and a smile; first names are common.
• Be on time and keep appointments short and friendly.
• Respect "no soliciting" signs and private property.
• Regional cultures differ a lot: rural South, big cities, Mountain West, etc.

Foods: BBQ and regional comfort food, Tex-Mex / Mexican food, Casseroles at ward dinners, Fast food on a budget

Family groups

• New Mexico Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
• New Mexico Albuquerque Mission Group
• Albuquerque Mission – President Maurice Baker Group

As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.