The 1989 Virginia Slims of Albuquerque was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Albuquerque, New Mexico in the United States that was part of the Category 2 tier of the 1989 WTA Tour.

It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from August 14 through August 20, 1989.

Fifth-seeded Lori McNeil won the singles title.

[1] Lori McNeil defeated Elna Reinach 6–1, 6–3 Nicole Provis / Elna Reinach defeated Raffaella Reggi / Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 4–6, 6–4, 6–2