Albuquerque Sikh Gurudwara
Historical Record


 

October 24, 2004 - Letter of intent to create a Gurdwara signed by 15 members of the Albuquerque sangat.

December 6, 2004 - Albuquerque Sikh Gurudwara legally incorporated as a non-profit organization in the State of New Mexico.

March, 2005 - Initial three Trustees and four members of the Board of Directors chosen among volunteers from the sangat.

March 6, 2005 - Bylaws approved by Trustees and Board of Directors.

April 25, 2005 - Building at 1905 Alvarado purchased by ASG.

May 8, 2005 - First Gurdwara service held in new building, over 100 people attended.

October 21, 2005 - Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exemption approved.

December 15, 2005 - Langar Hall expansion completed.

May 14, 2006 - Celebrated First Anniversary of opening of the Albuquerque Sikh Gurudwara.

February 10, 2007 - First wedding held at the Albuquerque Sikh Gurudwara.

April 15, 2008 - New Bylaws approved, consolidating the 3-member Trustees and 5-member Board of Directors into an 11-member Board of Directors.

September 26-28, 2008 - First Akhand Path held at Albuquerque Sikh Gurudwara, in celebration of the 300th Anniversary of Guru Gadeee Day.

April, 2009 - Kitchen expansion and renovation completed.

November 21, 2010 - First Nishan Sahib raised.