OPINION: Albuquerque Shooting Range Park: A crown jewel in disrepair
By David Zeuch
Published on March 29, 2026.
Albuquerque Shooting Range Park, a permanent municipal facility that offers all manner of shooting sports, has fallen into disrepair due to deferred maintenance. The park's employees, including National Rifle Association-qualified instructors, are friendly and courteous, but also safety conscious. The wooden frames that hold cardboard and paper targets are badly shot up and covered with splinters and staples, posing a danger to shooters. The road from the registration office to the trap and skeet fields is in deplorable condition, filled with axle-busting and tire-flattening potholes. David Zeuch, a frequent visitor to the park, argues that the park should be a crown jewel of the Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department. He urges the Keller administration and City Council to find the funds to restore its condition.
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