| Procedures for Special City Council Meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2020
In response to the Governor’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency and ban on large public gatherings, the Special City Council meeting on Wednesday, September 16 at 3:00 p.m. will be held via Zoom video conference. The Special Meeting will address the 2019 Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) Annual Update. Members of the public will have the ability to view the meeting through GOVTV on Comcast Channel 16, or to stream live on the GOVTV website at https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/govtv, or on YouTube at https://youtu.be/LuYAK5R966U. The GOVTV live stream can be accessed at these addresses from most smartphones, tablets, or computers. The video recording of this and all past meetings of the City Council will also remain available for viewing at any time on the City’s website. Council Staff is available to help members of the public access pre-recorded Council meetings on-line at any time during normal business hours. Please call 768-3100 for assistance. The agenda for the special meeting is posted on the City Council website at https://cabq.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
The Council will take general public comment and comment on the meeting’s specific agenda items in verbal and written form via this link https://www.cabq.gov/council/find-your-councilor/public-comments through 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 16. The Council will take general public comment on any topic, including agenda items, from up to a maximum of 20 people, on a first-come first-serve basis. To provide real time verbal public comment over Zoom, participants must sign up for public comment at the link above. Written comments will be distributed to all Councilors for review in advance of the meeting. |
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| Pop-Up Bike Clinic Repair Offers Help in Repairing your Bicycle!
Did you know that the City's Parks and Recreation Department offers pop-up bike repair clinics throughout Albuquerque? The newest location is at Casa Feliz in the International District, 443 Española SE, each Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and get some help tuning up your bike. For more information, and to see a complete list of all pop-up bike clinics, visit: www.cabq.gov/esperanza |
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| Explora 5th Annual New Mexico Science Fiesta Goes Virtual!
Explora is hosting its 5th annual New Mexico Science Fiesta in September and it's going virtual! Between September 18 - 26, you can join in the fun and participate with STEAM professionals throughout the state as they bring activities, tours, demonstrations and much more straight to your computer screen! Visit: www.explora.us/nm-science-fiesta to learn more! |
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| Free Webinar Offers Guidance for Small Business Owners This Friday
Are you a small business owner who wants to do business with the City of Albuquerque but aren't sure how to start? Attend the free Procurement Webinar this Friday, September 18 at 11:00 a.m., hosted by the Small Business Office. Visit: www.cabq.gov/economicdevelopment to register and use the passcode: CABQVendor. |
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| Albuquerque Museum 3rd Thursday Online Celebrates Dreams Unreal: the Genesis of the Psychedelic Rock Poster
The Albuquerque Museum is reopening this week and is hosting a new 3rd Thursday online, featuring the latest exhibit that showcases rock posters! Dreams Unreal: the Genesis of the Psychedelic Rock Poster, is a fascinating and eye-catching overview of how rock posters in the late 1960s evolved during that time of unprecedented social revolution. Join Museum Director Andrew Connors for a virtual presentation from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and learn about posters for the Grateful Dead, The Doors, and many other iconic artists. Visit: https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/albuquerque-museum/events/3rd-thursday-online-dreams-unreal to enjoy the presentation on Thursday! |
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| Lavender Libros Continues This Week with Council Policy Analyst Susan Vigil
Lavender Libros, an online reading program developed by City Councilor Cynthia Borrego (D-5) continues this week with Susan Vigil, Policy Analyst to Councilor Borrego, reading the Illegal Dumping Partnership's publication Carlos The Coyote & Friends - Mystery in the Desert on Wednesday, September 16. To tune in, and to see previous Lavender Libros readings, visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-rWA5T7PWCDD4PQXuZkdw |
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| National Voter Registration Day Coming Up!
On Tuesday, September 22, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive cross-country effort to register voters well in advance of Election Day this November. The Bernalillo County Clerk's Office encourages everyone to make sure they are registered and that their registration is up to date. There will be four locations open across Albuquerque between 10:00 a..m. and 2:00 p.m. that day to get folks registered, to update voter registration information, and to share other election and voting information: Bernalillo County’s National Voter Registration Day activities are being conducted in compliance with the N.M. Public Health Emergency Order to mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19. Social distancing, hand hygiene and cleanliness protocols shall be followed by staff and Voter Registration Agents and everyone will be required to wear a mask or face covering. Contact the Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office at 505-243-VOTE (8683) or by email at: clerk@bernco.gov. |
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| Hazard Mitigation Survey Asks for Community Feedback to Prepare for Possible Disasters
The City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, in collaboration with the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA), the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, the Village of Tijeras, the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD), and the Albuquerque/Benalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, in an effort to be better prepared in the event of natural, or human-caused disasters and want your input. Please take this short, five-question survey online and share your thoughts about how our community can better prepare for hazards before they occur. Responses will be taken until September 30. Take the survey below:
English: https://bit.ly/HMP2020PublicSurvey
Spanish: https://bit.ly/Encuesta_públicaHMP2020 |
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| Globalquerque Celebrating Cross-Cultural Crossover Online This Year
Globalquerque, an annual cross-cultural, multi-day concert, will be held virtually this year and you're invited! Wednesday, September 30 will usher in the online eventt at 7:00 p.m., live streaming on Facebook and YouTube! The program will feature four festival acts" Rahim AlHaj from Iraq, Nation Beat from Brazil and the United States, Vivalda Ndula from Angola, and Nohe & Sus Santos from Honduras and New Mexico, collaborating on one another’s songs, deconstructing them, and representing them through a cross-cultural lens. To learn more, visit: https://www.globalquerque.org/ |
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| State Website Offers Numerous Resources for Residents In Need During Ongoing Public Health Pandemic
The State of New Mexico has a one-stop resource page for residents who are in need of groceries, rent and utility assistance, health insurance, small business loan help, and much more. Visit: https://www.newmexico.gov/i-need-assistance/ to learn more. |
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