05/29/2026
and the are so proud to be working on an art project in collaboration with the that will soon be on display at the Albuquerque Rail Yards.
SMART Local Union 49 Joint Apprenticeship Training Program
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A FREE apprenticeship program in New Mexico and West Texas for people interested in becoming a Sheet Metal Worker. Learn HVAC service, welding, TAB and more.
05/26/2026
Our facility is moving along! We can’t wait to serve our West Texas apprentices in the new satellite facility!
05/21/2026
We are so proud of being ranked #40 in the top ranked in the U.S. as a we couldn’t ask for a better local!
05/19/2026
SMART 49 Members:
You can now get your AWS Brazing Certification here at the SMART LU 49 JATC.
Free to all members in good standing.
To schedule your certification test date please contact the JATC.
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05/19/2026
Brother Matt Allen started his career as a welder’s apprentice in 2006. He turned out as a journeyman, built a strong career in the trade, and is now helping lead the next generation as JATC Training Coordinator.
As Isaiah Zemke said, Brother Allen’s leadership, dedication, and vision are helping drive real improvements across the JATC, from the quality of training programs to the growth of apprentices.
His story is a reminder of what an apprenticeship can lead to: a career, a future, and the chance to help build the trade for the next generation.
Read the new blog on our website to learn more about Matt’s story and the work happening at the JATC. https://smwlu49.org/matthew-allen-drives-jatc-transformation/
05/18/2026
Our Lead Instructor in Lubbock is working hard to get our new facility ready to open in late July!
05/15/2026
Our Outreach Coordinator is in Roswell today for the New Mexico and West Texas High School Welding Series Weld-Off 🔥Honored to help support the next generation of welders!
05/15/2026
05/12/2026
Elite Climate Solutions Joins Local 49
SMART Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 49 is proud to welcome Elite Climate Solutions as a newly signed contractor to the New Mexico Building Trades CBA.
Elite Climate Solutions is a woman owned provider of commercial HVAC services, specializing in complex systems and proactive maintenance for facilities throughout the region. Led by Alyssa Donner, CEO and Majority Owner, and Gabriel Washburne, COO and Operations Lead, the company brings a union trained workforce, a people first culture, and serious trade knowledge to the table.
Gabriel has been a proud Local 49 member since 2015, bringing union experience, field leadership, and Local 49 pride into this new chapter.
This is what growth looks like. More signatory contractors mean more work opportunities for our members, a stronger contractor base, and more control over market share across New Mexico and West Texas.
Signing a new contractor does not happen every day. This is a major step forward for Local 49, our members, and the future of union sheet metal work in our region.
Welcome to the family, Elite Climate Solutions.
05/12/2026
Big things are coming to Lubbock! Our team’s hard at work getting the new facility ready! Stay tuned for more updates on our July grand opening!
05/08/2026
Ready for a little sneak peek of our new Lubbock facility? We are working hard on it and can’t wait to open in time for fall classes! 💪
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| Monday | 8am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4pm |