0 University Blvd, Albuquerque, NM

Located in Albuquerque's southeast corner, Mesa del Sol is a 16,000-acre mixed-use, master-planned community experiencing commercial and residential growth and development progress. Situated south of the Albuquerque Sunport, Mesa del Sol is home to Netflix ABQ Studios, the University of New Mexico’s Film & Digital Arts Department, the Isleta Amphitheater, and the New Mexico United multi-sport facilities. Netflix purchased the former Albuquerque Studios in 2018 and plans to expand its existing campus by an additional 300 acres, establishing its North American headquarters in Albuquerque as one of the largest high-tech and sustainable film production facilities globally. This expansion is projected to create approximately 1,000 new jobs and more than double production capacity with the addition of 10 new sound stages, supplementing the existing 8 stages. By the end of 2024, an estimated 500 to 1,000 residential lots are planned for development. New Mexico United has a long-term plan for a 32-field, multi-sport facility. Currently, the 180-acre complex has eight established fields, as well as New Mexico United’s practice facility. The University of New Mexico holds classes for its Film & Digital Arts Department in the Mesa del Sol Aperture Center, which includes a 100-seat theatre for film screenings and instruction, a flex space, computer labs, and project rooms designed for faculty and students.