| Lavender Libros Continues This Week With a City Councilor and a Famous NM Author
Join City Councilor Cynthia Borrego (D-5) this Wednesday, October 28 as she ushers in Halloween with her reading of Maya's Children - A Story of La Llorona, a children's book by famous New Mexico author Rudolfo Anaya, as part of her Lavender Libros initiative. Lavender Libros was initiated to demonstrate care and outreach to New Mexico’s children. Government administrators and community leaders alike read a children’s book available on the Lavender Libros YouTube Channel. Watch this and previous episodes of Lavender Libros at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-rWA5T7PWCDD4PQXuZkdw |
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| Early Voting Happening Now Through October 31!
The Bernalillo County Clerk's Office has announced early voting through Saturday, October 31 at 18 locations throughout Albuquerque. These voting convenience center will be open Mondays through Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Voters can cast a ballot in person or hand-deliver their completed absentee ballots to these locations. There is also same-day voter registration at seven (7) of these locations. Early voting is conducted in accordance with the state public health order designed to minimize the risk of COVID-19. Masks will be required for all voters and all polling employees, and social distancing protocols will be required. Completed absentee ballots can also be delivered to a secure drop box outside 1 Civic Plaza NW at 5th and Marquette Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The final day to mail a completed absentee ballot is Tuesday, October 27. After that hand delivery is recommended. Please visit BerncoVotes.org for additional information. You can also contact the County Clerk's Office by phone at: 505-243-VOTE (8683) or by e-mail clerk@bernco.gov. |
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| COVID-19 Housing Cost Assistance Program Accepting Applications
Starting Monday, November 2, the Mortgage Finance Authority will begin accepting applications for the new COVID-19 Housing Cost Assistance Program. Up to $1,500 per month for up to three months to pay rent or mortgage payments will be available to qualifying individuals. Applications will be accepted through Friday, November 13. Applicants should visit: www.housingnm.org to apply. |
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| Open Space Clean-Ups Being Organized for Saturday, October 31
The City's Open Space Division is hosting trash cleanups at trailheads across Albuquerque for Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 31. National Make a Difference Day brings community service to a whole new level each year. Organizations join forces on the fourth Saturday in October to make a difference, big or small, in their community. People interested in participating can simply go to one of the designated trailheads in the Sandia foothills or the Bosque, and Open Space staff and volunteers will leave rolled bundles of trash bags with an information sheet for people to safely collect any trash they see while hiking the trails. Once completed, participants can bring the full bags back to the trailheads until 3:00 p.m., and Open Space staff will pick up and dispose of the trash. All participants must follow the requirements of the current Public Health Order, including wearing face coverings, remaining socially distant from other trail users, and participating in groups of five or fewer people. To learn more, contact Philip Clelland at: pclelland@cabq.gov. |
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| Planning Department Hosting Online Trainings for Community
The Planning Department is hosting a series of online training sessions related to the IDO 2019 Annual Update for the community and you're invited to participate! These trainings will address key regulations and procedures, and will provide time for participants to ask questions. There will be one "Ask an Expert" session devoted to answering questions, and the evening training sessions will provide a combination of the same training information provided during the daytime sessions. The training sessions will also be recorded and presented online so if you can't attend, you can always check them out later. This week, you can participate in: To sign up for these trainings, and to learn more about the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO), visit: https://abc-zone.com/ido-annual-update-2019-trainings |
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| Resources for Flu Shots This Autumn
Staying up to date on vaccinations is more important now than ever during the COVID-19 pandemi, and getting a flu shot is even easier this year with the City's online map showing a wide variety of locations where you and your family can get a shot. Visit: http://www.cabq.gov/environmentalhealth/immunizations to find the closest location for you. |
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| Kids Shoe Drive Seeking Donations for Youth in Albuquerque
The Albuquerque Police Department (APD)Academy is hosting a kid's shoe drive to help kids in need in our community. The shoe drive takes place Monday, October 26 through Friday, November 13. You can drop off new or gently used shoes for boys and girls at APD's sanitized drop box outside the front doors of the APD Academy, 5412 2nd St. NW, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. To learn more, visit: https://www.facebook.com/abqpolice/photos/a.482215295149670/3421330097904827/?type=3&theater |
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| Small Business Economic Grants Available to Local Companies
The City's Economic Development Department today announced new economic relief to local small businesses and locally owned franchisees through a $10 million Small Business Economic Relief Grant Program. One-time grants up to $10,000 will be available to small businesses and locally owned franchisees within city limits. The City Council approved appropriations for the grants through funding provided by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Eligibility criteria are as follow: - A business must have no more than 50 full-time employees, including the owner (two part-time employees will be equivalent to one full-time employee)
- Must be operating at least one year
- Demonstrate economic hardship due to the pandemic
- Have a current and valid City of Albuquerque business registration license
Ineligible businesses include any whose patrons must be age 18 or older and corporate-owned chains. Businesses that previously received COVID-19 relief funds from other state, county, or municipal sources will be able to receive funding up to an aggregate amount of $10,000. Upon successful completion of the application, grantees will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis unless the grants are oversubscribed. At that point, the City will employ a weighted lottery system. Applications are being accepted at: www.cabq.gov/economicdevelopment. Paper applications will also be available for business owners who cannot access the online system. The application will be available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. All grants will be funded by Dec. 30. |
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| 2020 Virtual Youth Halloween Parade Invites Kids to Participate!
We know how fun it is for kids to show off those spooky and sweet Halloween costumes! Submit a photo of your child celebrating this spooky season and we’ll share them on our Virtual Halloween Parade! They'll be entered in a raffle for some special prizes. The first 50 submissions will also score some City swag. There's only one chance to win per family, but feel free to submit as many photos as you'd like. They'll all be added to the online parade gallery that we'll be sharing soon! For rules, details, and instructions on how to submit your photo, visit: www.cabq.gov/Halloween |
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| Second Annual Trunk or Treat Goes Contactless This Year
The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat at Balloon Fiesta Park - this year as a drive-through event with COVID-safe practices in place. This year's event will take place on Saturday, October 31 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Kids and families are encouraged to wear their coolest costumes. Cars will drive from booth to booth for no-contact treat delivery from booths along the route. All participants must remain in their car, wear face coverings, and comply with all requirements of the current Public Health Order. To learn more, visit: http://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/events/2020-drive-through-trunk-or-treat |
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