ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On par with construction and manufacturing, more than 70,000 of New Mexico's jobs are in the arts. But just how big is the art economy in Albuquerque? "Community listening is a great place for us to understand where the holes are, not just where we see them, but where everyone else feels them," said April Chalay, Executive Director of 516 Arts. Story continues below Crime: New lawsuit claims CYFD could have prevented toddler’s death Community: New Mexico crews share experience of helping fight California wildfires National: United Airlines flight returns to O’Hare after hitting coyote during takeoff That "community listening" is what Albuquerque is now doing on the arts scene as part of a new city-led effort. "So part of this survey that we're doing is to help us figure out where we are right now. And what is the size of the creative economy and how many people are actually working in that area right now?" Dr. Shelle Sanchez, Director of Arts and Culture for the City of Albuquerque. The new survey asks about the type of art people are making in Albuquerque and how much money they make from it. Part of the goal is to also figure out who is making a career from the arts. "Maybe it's their side hustle. Maybe it's a gig. Maybe it's like their halftime income," continued Dr. Sanchez. The city last did this type of survey in 2007, and since then, they think the art community has grown. While the ways the city could help local artists have changed. "A survey like this is amazing for helping guide us in our strategic planning and what we wanna do, where we spend our money, and how we actually change what we look like, who we represent, and who needs what," emphasized Chalay. Whether it's more affordable studio space or new opportunities to sell products, the city said it wants to know that they're making the right policy decisions. It's something local artists say they appreciate. "The more opportunities there is for artists, the longer the artists are going to stay basically in business. It's no different than any other industry. We have to find a way to continually support it economically," said Gabriel Gallegos, Director and founder of the Albuquerque Art Walk. The survey runs through the spring with a final report expected by November.