Neighbors Oppose New Maverik Gas Station in Albuquerque

Residents rally against national chain's plan to open at Carlisle and I-40 intersection.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:39pm

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National gas station chain Maverik wants to open a new location at the intersection of Carlisle Boulevard and Indian School Road near I-40 in Albuquerque, but local residents are organizing to block the plan. The property was previously a Whole Foods, and the community is pushing for diverse local businesses instead of another gas station.

Why it matters

The proposed Maverik gas station has sparked opposition from seven surrounding neighborhoods who are concerned about environmental impacts, harm to existing local gas stations, and a desire for more mixed-use development and community-oriented businesses in the area.

The details

Maverik purchased the property, which was previously a Whole Foods, at the end of last year and is seeking a permit to add a gas station and convenience store. The North Campus Neighborhood Association president Maia Mullen says the community wants to see "something stable" and "something where we can come in and put our dollars here and support it" rather than a national chain gas station. Association board member Eric Kruger believes the proposed gas station is intended to primarily serve interstate travelers, not local residents.

  • Maverik purchased the property at the end of 2025.
  • The community plans to challenge the permit approval process at an upcoming zoning hearing in February 2026.

The players

Maverik

A national gas station and convenience store chain that is seeking to open a new location at the intersection of Carlisle Boulevard and Indian School Road in Albuquerque.

Maia Mullen

The president of the North Campus Neighborhood Association, which is leading the opposition to the proposed Maverik gas station.

Eric Kruger

A board member of the North Campus Neighborhood Association who believes the proposed gas station is intended to primarily serve interstate travelers, not local residents.

Netherwood Park Neighborhood Association

One of seven surrounding neighborhood associations that have expressed opposition to the Maverik gas station plan.

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What they’re saying

“I was first shocked, because we have gas stations here.”

— Maia Mullen, President, North Campus Neighborhood Association

“We don't want a monoculture. We want mixed use. We want local businesses.”

— Maia Mullen, President, North Campus Neighborhood Association

“I think that this gas station and the way Maverick is going to intend to use this is to serve the interstate and not the communities.”

— Eric Kruger, Board Member, North Campus Neighborhood Association

What’s next

The community plans to challenge the permit approval process at an upcoming zoning hearing in February 2026.

The takeaway

This dispute highlights the tension between national corporate interests and local community priorities, as residents push for a more diverse, locally-focused business landscape rather than another gas station catering to interstate travelers.