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I'm forwarding lots of upcoming Community events from all over our City and County. 
Try to get them on your NextDoor.com site or your neighborhood website for all to enjoy. 

Councilor Davis reports we have re-started the Tuesdays at Hyder Park with the time change. 
Come out with your family and pets for a relaxing time in the park to meet n greet neighbors, grab a 
bite to eat from the food trucks and listen to some great local musicians!   

See you this Friday on Civic Plaza for the free Earth Day Celebration from 5-8pm!  

Yours in Community, 
Nancy Bearce
Dist. 6 Coalition President



 

Civic Plaza Presents an Earth Day Celebration

Civic Plaza Presents a free, environmentally focused event in the Heart Of The City

ALBUQUERQUE, NM  -  EARTH DAY is coming! Civic Plaza Presents an Earth Day Celebration on Friday, April 22 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. This free event is proudly sponsored by Positive Energy Solar in conjunction with the Young Professionals of Albuquerque.  

Earth Day Celebration: Love Your Environment is a community event that is open to all and will feature live music, exhibitors, vendors, locally sourced food, beer and wine, electronics recycling and more. This an opportunity to gather as a community to celebrate, participate, and contemplate this important day.

The event will have an array of exhibitors on hand to talk about Earth-conscious and environment-positive endeavors that help make our region a better place to live. In addition, OFFCenter Community Arts Project will be hosting a recycled materials arts and crafts making area for kids. Plant starts will be available for getting gardens growing. Local arts & crafts vendors will be on site as well. The event will also serve as a launch party for Albuquerque’s 2030 District, a community based effort to make Albuquerque an even more economically competitive and environmentally healthy community.

Music for the Earth Day will be provided by ¡Revíva! with special guest Lone Piñon. Reviva plays a locally flavored style of reggae and rock, and have made a name for themselves through their inspiring lyrics and unique sound, becoming one of Albuquerque’s best loved and most popular bands.  Lone Piñon is a trio that plays the ensemble-driven violin music of Northern New Mexico, a colorful tradition that represents the forging of diverse cultures in this area. The modern musicianship that the members Lone Piñon bring to this music results in an exciting new birth for an old sound that is not to be missed.

Locally sourced cuisine from Dig & Serve and Food Karma will be served from the Silver Spoon, a top-of-the-line mobile kitchen in a newly remodeled Airstream trailer that will make its premier at the Earth Day event as Civic Plaza’s own pop-up restaurant. Local microbrews from Marble Brewery, Rio Bravo Brewing Company, Bosque Brewing Company and Boxing Bear Brewing will be available.

Attendees to this free event are encouraged to drop-off electronic devices they would like to have recycled. Electronics recycling is provided by Natural Evolution, New Mexico’s first recycler certified to the E-Stewards Standard for Responsible Recycling and Reuse of Electronics. They are also the first tribally owned, solar powered certified electronics recycling facility in the U.S.  Electronics recycling is free (an $18.00 fee applies to the recycling of televisions only).

This is a free event and, like all Civic Plaza events, it is family friendly / dog friendly / bike friendly. The Earth Day Celebration is produced by Civic Plaza Presents and DowntownABQ MainStreet Initiative. Please join us in the heart of the city for this celebration of Mother Earth!

CONTACT: Damian Lopez‐Gaston, Director of Event Services, SMG managed Albuquerque Convention Center; (505) 768‐3818, dlopez‐gaston@albuquerquecc.com.

 

The March of Dimes Foundation invites you to join us for the 46th Annual March for Babies event celebrating the babies and families of New Mexico.   

Saturday May 7, 2016

8:30 am until Noon

Presbyterian and Balloon Fiesta Park- 9521 San Mateo Blvd. NE

If you have any questions or need further information please contact me at 505-933-6422 or ttilton@marchofdimes.org

 

City Council 

 

Legislation of Interest

 

Upcoming Events & Meetings

  Community Announcements

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http://ct.symplicity.com/t/hnh/90a58198d216caaa945df1043390bfb1/884257557/realurl=http://heinrich.senate.gov

April 12, 2016

Dear Friend,

Do you have a child or know a student interested in applying to one of the United States Service Academies?

Between now and October 14, 2016 my office will be accepting applications from high school students and recent graduates seeking a service academy nomination. Being nominated is a significant honor and the application process is rigorous.

In order to provide students with information needed to apply for a service academy nomination, my staff will be on hand to answer questions at a series of information sessions at convenient locations across the state. These information sessions give prospective applicants and their families the opportunity to speak with representatives from each military service academy and in-state ROTC programs. It also allows applicants to speak to my staff and learn what is required to submit an application to my office.

Each academy prides itself on producing our nation's next generation of military leaders. Four of the five service academies--U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy--require a Congressional, Vice-Presidential, or service-connected nomination. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination. 

In the coming weeks, my staff will be holding U.S. service academy information sessions across the state. A list of dates and locations are below and on my website.

WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich staff
WHAT: Service Academy Information Session
WHEN: Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Valley High School Performing Arts Center, 1505 Candelaria Rd. NW, Albuquerque, N.M. 87107
QUESTIONS: Call Senator Heinrich's Albuquerque Office at (505) 346-6601

WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich staff
WHAT: Service Academy Information Session
WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 From 6 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Santa Fe High School Activity Center, 2100 Yucca St., Santa Fe, N.M. 87505
QUESTIONS: Call Senator Heinrich's Santa Fe Office at (505) 988-6647

WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich staff
WHAT: Service Academy Information Session
WHEN: Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Las Cruces High School Performing Arts Lab, 1755 El Paseo Rd., Las Cruces, N.M. 88001
QUESTIONS: Call Senator Heinrich's Las Cruces Office at (575) 523-6561

WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich staff
WHAT: Service Academy Information Session
WHEN: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Clovis High School Lecture Hall, 1900 N. Thornton St., Clovis, N.M. 88101
QUESTIONS: Call Senator Heinrich's Roswell Office at (575) 622-7113

WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich staff
WHAT: Service Academy Information Session
WHEN: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. 
WHERE: Roswell High School Little Theater, 500 W. Hobbs St., Roswell, N.M. 88203
QUESTIONS: Call Senator Heinrich's Roswell Office at (575) 622-7113

WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich staff
WHAT: Service Academy Information Session
WHEN: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Piedra Vista High School, 5700 College Blvd., Farmington, N.M. 87402
QUESTIONS: Call Senator Heinrich's Farmington Office at (505) 325-5030

WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich staff
WHAT: Service Academy Information Session
WHEN: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Gallup High School Auditorium, 1055 Rico St., Gallup, N.M. 87301
QUESTIONS: Call Senator Heinrich's Farmington Office at (505) 325-5030

If you are unable to attend a service academy information session, I encourage you to visit the Academy Nominations page on my website for application deadlines and more information about the nomination process.

Sincerely,

Martin Heinrich

United States Senator

 

Treasurer's Office Reminds Property Owners Taxes Are Now Due

 

Bernalillo County Treasurer Manny Ortiz reminds Bernalillo County property owners of the many options to pay their property taxes as the second half of this year’s tax bill is now due, as of Sunday, April 10, 2016.

 

Property tax bills for 2015 were sent Nov. 2, 2015. The first half was due on Nov. 10, 2015.

 

Property owners can pay their taxes by mail, online or by simply coming into the Treasurer’s Office in person in the basement of One Civic Plaza NW.

 

Additionally, 12 banks and credit unions will accept property tax payments from April 1 through May 10, 2016, including:

·         Bank of Albuquerque

·         People's Bank

·         Bank of New Mexico

·         Rio Grande Credit Union

·         First Financial Credit Union

·         State Employees Credit Union

·         First National Rio Grande

·         US Bank

·         MyBank

·         US Eagle Federal Credit Union

·         New Mexico Bank & Trust

·         Wells Fargo

 

Payments can also be dropped off at the following drop boxes, including Westside, Paradise Hills and Raymond G. Sanchez Community Centers; the Motor Vehicle Division office in Tijeras; and at the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center at Fifth Street and Marquette Avenue NW.

 

For information on tax savings programs (such as exemptions), please visit the County Assessor's Tax Savings Programs webpage.

 

If you are interested in receiving future tax bills electronically, please follow the instructions in the survey or visit http://www.bernco.gov/treasurer/electronic-tax-bills.aspx to learn more.

 

Other details about this year’s tax bills include:

 

Bernalillo County 2015 tax bills were mailed out on Nov. 2, 2015. If property tax owners didn't receive a tax bill or are unsure of the amount owed, they should call customer service at (505) 468-7031.

 

Collection Dates: The second half installment is now due, as of April 10, 2016. Taxes are delinquent after May 11, 2016, which means penalties and interest are added on.

 

For mailed payments, cash payments are not accepted. Please send a personal check, cashier’s check or money order. The parcel identification must be included for proper credit.

 

Payments should include a valid 2015 tax coupon(s) or documentation referencing parcel/UPC number. The indicated payment amount should match the check amount.

 

Residents should call the Treasurer’s Office at (505) 468-7031 for more information, or visit the Bernalillo County Treasurer’s Office online.

 

Your tax dollars at work:

See you at the block party!

 

 

More of your tax dollars at work – at least the sheep will spread it around!

 

Hubbell North is Home to New Mexico Dahl Sheep
BernCo Bernie baby lamb shower and naming contest announced

 

Bernalillo County – The Hubbell North property in the South Valley is the new home for a small group of New Mexico Dahl Sheep, which includes a ram, two ewes and a baby lamb born recently on the property.

 

Visitors to the Gutierrez-Hubbell House will now have the opportunity to see this newest addition to this historic property and relive a part of Bernalillo County and New Mexican history.

  

The New Mexico’s Dahl sheep is the only state recognized heritage sheep adopted by the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2013.

 

“This particular breed was nearly extinct but is now brought back to prominence,” said Bernalillo County Commission Chair Art De La Cruz.” And the county is proud to have them here at the Gutierrez North property for everyone to see and enjoy.”  

 

The county also unveiled two special projects associated with the new sheep, the BernCo Bernie Baby Lamb Shower and the BernCo Bernie Baby Lamb Naming Contest.

 

The public is being asked to donate items to Bernalillo County Animal Care Services to help that agency care for animals in need.

Items needed, for both pets and livestock, include collars, leashes, salt blocks and hay. Donated items can be dropped off at any one of five locations throughout the county through April 29. For a full list of items and locations, go to BernCoBernie.com.

 

Submit your name choice by Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or email. The winner or winners will get a special package from BernCo Bernie. Again, visit BernCoBernie.com for all the details and look for the pink ribbon on the home page.

Dear Neighborhood Representative: 

 Information from Steve Sink, APD Crime Prevention in regards to two conferences that he is inviting the neighborhood and/or homeowner association and coalition representatives to attend.

 ü  New Mexico Crime Prevention Association is hosting a Spring Conference on Friday, April 29, 2016 from 8:00am-4:00pm at El Pinto Restaurant.

 ü  The APD Crime Prevention Unit and the Albuquerque Block Captains Association will be hosting a Spring Neighborhood Watch Block Captain Conference on Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 9:00am-12:00pm (Registration begins at 8:00am). It will be held at the APD Training Academy at 5412 Second Street NW.

 If you have any questions please direct them to Steve Sink at 505-244-6644 or email at ssink@cabq.gov.

Los Ranchos Winter Markets

Winter Markets: 2nd Saturday of the month, Dec - April, 10 am - noon 

Sat. April 9, 2016, 10 am - noon

Regular Season, May - mid-November:

* May 7 - August: 7 am - noon

* Sept - 12 November 8 am - noon

Operating every season since 1992

 

6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW

Sat. 9 April 2016, 10 am - noon   Last Winter Market

 

In case of Inclement Weather:  Market will be held outdoors in the regular location, tennis court parking lot, except in the case of inclement weather when the market will be held in the adjacent community barn.  

 

Veggie and Herb Starts:  many growers will have veggie and herb starts.  Although the weather has been fantastic some of the lows have been freezing, the last freeze date in the valley has been as late as May.  Plants can be kept in protected areas and/or covered with row cover, water walls etc if the weather changes.

 

Music:  Rob Roman

 

beWellnm: the NM Health Insurance Exchange, will be on hand to answer your questions.

 

Voter Registration:  A representative of the Rio Grande Voter Registration Team will be on hand to register voters.

 

Market Tables:  Spring has come with lots of greens and root veggies, and seedlings

assorted greens, micro greens, spring onions, leeks, beets, garlic, sun chokes, edible flowers, fresh herbs, eggs, pecans, comb honey, lamb, grass-fed beef,  various goodies, honey, home-made granola, veggie, and herb seedlings, house plants, dried herbs, culinary herbal mixes, burritos, pastries, hot coffee, and more!

 

Arts and Crafters feature creative and unique gifts including:

Musical wind chimes, large selection of handcrafted jewelry, cold processed soaps, lotions and soy candles.  Batiked and tie-dyed T-Shirts, women and little girl clothing, handbags, knitted scarves, ceramic ornaments, quilts, and table runners.  Decorative and functional pottery, tiles, felt art for home and heart, stained glass, & mosaic tables. Beautiful wood home accessories, toys, and frames, fabric books, block printed and silkscreened textiles, hand painted silk scarves, greeting cards, origami, detailed paper-cuts;  all handmade by NM artists.

 

 

2016 Season (24th Season) starts Saturday, 7 May, 7 am - noon.  Every Saturday for 28 weeks.

7 May:  Opening day of the season:

* National Herb Week

* Mother’s Day celebration 

* Los Ranchos Citizen Corps - Emergency Preparedness info, Village Safety Officer, Village Clerk - Voter Registration

* Turquoise Trail K-9 Barrel Racer demo on the green

 

 

Potential Vendors:  For those who would like to participate in the 2016 season:

Growers:  contact Sue Brawley at 890-2799 or email:  sbrawley@qwestoffice.net

Arts/Crafts:  contact Pamela Armbrecht at the market, email: blueabq@gmail.com or go to the web page:  www.losranchosartsandcrafts.com

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Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office

“Communicator”

 

APRIL 2016

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

           

          Hello residents and visitors to Bernalillo County. Please enjoy our April 2016 issue of the “communicator.”

 

          This newsletter is intended for residents and visitors of the County of Bernalillo, the Sheriff’s East Area Command, North Valley Area Command, and South Valley Area Command. The purpose of our newsletter is to keep an open line of communications between you, the citizens, and us, the deputies, who are sworn to protect you and your property. 

 

Please feel free to forward this newsletter to any and all your neighbors who are interested news, crime fighting tips, and communication from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. If any person wishes to be placed on the internet e-mail distribution list please forward that request via e-mail to tgartenmayer@bernco.gov

                                                                                                                                     


 

A Day in Paradise Community Event

Mark your calendars. On Sunday, May 15, 2016, from 1:00pm – 5:00pm there will be a community celebration at the Paradise Hills Park. There will be displays by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department and the Bernalillo County Fire Department. There will be food trucks on site, rock wall, kiddie corral with jumpers, and a car show. The event is hosted by the Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation Division along with the Paradise Hills Community Center. This is a great event in our community. Please come out and meet your neighbors and members of BCSO, BCFD, and Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation.

                                                                                                                                     

Traffic Delays on Osuna

Osuna Road between I-25 and Chappell Road is currently being widened. The project will add one additional traffic lane between I-25 and Chappell. The project began in February and is expected to be completed by October. Due to the construction, Osuna will be reduced to one lane in each direction at times while the project is ongoing. Please avoid using Osuna during rush hour traffic to reduce delays. Alternate routes include Paseo Del Norte and Montano.

                                                                                                                                     

CRIME REDUCTION AND SAFETY TIPS

 

An ongoing scam has emerged throughout Bernalillo County.  Unknown persons, identifying themselves as sworn law enforcement officers, will telephone area residents and advise the citizen that there is currently an active warrant out for their arrest. They state the warrant was issued for various things, such as, failure to go to jury duty and failure to pay fines.

 

The scammer will then demand the citizen purchase some type of credit card from a store (Green Dot, Visa, etc.) and then give the scammer the credit card number.  Some citizens have believed this scam and have lost thousands of dollars. 

 

Please be aware that a law enforcement officer WILL NEVER call and demand money over the phone.  These scammers are very aggressive and threaten the citizen with arrest or asset forfeiture. Do not believe the lies. Hang up on these callers and do not respond if they call again. 

 

Please report any instances of this scam to the Attorney General’s Office by using the below contact information.

 

Albuquerque Office:

111 Lomas Blvd NW, Ste 120
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Toll Free: 1-866-627-3249

Phone: (505) 222-9000
Fax: (505) 222-9006

                                                                                                                                     

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WE WILL BE FOREVER ON DUTY TO ENSURE YOU ARE SAFE AND CARED FOR.

                                                                                                                                     

 

If you would like the “Communicator” to highlight a particular area or division of our Department please forward those requests to Administrative Assistant Terri Gartenmayer at tgartenmayer@bernco.gov

 

WE ARE PROUD OF OUR DEPUTIES AND ONCE YOU KNOW MORE ABOUT THEM WE ARE SURE YOU WILL BE PROUD OF THEM TOO!

 

Bernalillo County Water Restrictions to Take Effect April 1

 

Bernalillo County – Seasonal water restrictions outlined in the county’s Water Conservation Ordinance take effect Friday, April 1, and will be enforced through Oct. 31.

 

The water restrictions include rules for residents who live in the unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County, outside of the various city limits. The restrictions prohibit outside sprinkler watering between the hours of 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., the hottest part of the day, and prohibit general water waste.

 

In addition, if the New Mexico Drought Monitoring Committee determines certain drought conditions, additional restrictions may be imposed, including:

·         Restrictions on planting new sod or turfgrass seed.

·         Restrictions on vehicle washing at residences.

·         Restrictions on the use of ornamental fountains.

·         Further restrictions on outdoor watering.

 

Residents are encouraged to try additional water conservation efforts, beyond what is required by the ordinance. These will help to conserve water, and may cut down on household utilities costs. Efforts include:

·         Tuning-up sprinkler systems.

·         Checking for leaks.

·         Making necessary repairs to watering equipment.

·         Using water-efficient showerheads.

·         Ensuring sprinkler heads do not overspray onto sidewalks or into the road.

 

Unincorporated Bernalillo County residents who are not Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority customers may also qualify for a number of water conservation initiatives, including free and reduced-cost high-efficiency toilets, rain barrels, and more.

 

For more tips on water conservation, how to fix leaks, county conservation programs and to read the full text of the Water Conservation Ordinance, visit www.bernco.gov/water. Make every drop count!

 

 

And just in case you don’t have enough to do or think about here are links to the Bald Eagle cams and the Horned Owl cams. Live feeds of eaglets and owlets.

 

http://www.eagles.org/dceaglecam/

 

 http://hdontap.com/index.php/video/stream/great-horned-owl-cam  

 


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