| Council Committee Meetings This Week
There will be two City Council Committee meetings happening this week via Zoom. - Finance and Government Operations (FGO) Committee, Monday, March 8 at 3:00 p.m.
- Public Safety Committee, Tuesday, March 9 at 3:00 p.m.
To see meeting agendas and information on viewing the meetings online, visit: http://www.cabq.gov/council/events |
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| Virtual Vendor Workshop Offers Resources for Doing Business With City of Albuquerque
The City's Department of Finance and Administrative Services (DFS) is offering a free Virtual Vendor Workshop this Thursday, March 11 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. This Workshop offers resources to businesses who want to do business with the City, including how to register with the City's vendor portal, responding to solicitations, and working with matching quotes, purchase order, invoices and more. If your business has been wanting to learn how to work with City government, this workshop is for you. Register to attend at: https://cabq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zwW81OIARO6s6DuV1ZRgJQ |
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| Lavender Libros Continues with City Director of Senior Affairs and Foster Grandma
Lavender Libros continues this week with Anna Sanchez, Director of Senior Affairs for the City of Albuquerque, and Foster Grandma Bei Ruetten. Director Sanchez and "Grandma" Bei will read The Story of Ferdinand this Wednesday, March 10. Lavender Libros is a virtual reading program initiated by City Councilor Cynthia D. Borrego (D-5) as a way to encourage literacy during COVID-19 and beyond. To view the latest reading, and to see past readings, visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-rWA5T7PWCDD4PQXuZkdw
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| MFA Offering COVID-Related Financial Assistance
The Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) is offering COVID-19 Housing Cost Assistance to residents who cannot pay their mortgage due to financial hardship from COVID-19. Applications are now being accepted. You can apply online at: https://www.housingnm.org/static/covid-assistance, or you can request a paper application by calling (505) 308-4206 or toll-free at (866) 488-049. |
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| Solar Public Awareness Campaign Aims to Educate Residents
The City's Consumer Financial Protection Initiative is launching a public awareness campaign about unfair and deceptive solar panel marketing to Albuquerque homeowners. While going solar can be a win-win for saving money and protecting the environment, it’s important for residents to have all the details. “Thinking of Solar for Your Home?" provides information about the differences between a financed purchase, a leasing agreement, and a power purchase agreement. These agreements are not the same and some may put homeowners at risk of higher costs or disadvantageous contract provisions. Some companies market door-to-door and use high-pressure tactics to steer homeowners into agreements that are more advantageous for the company than the homeowner. For more information about the City’s efforts concerning solar panel awareness, please go to https://www.cabq.gov/consumer-financial-protection-initiative/solar-awareness |
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| ABCWUA Offering Free WaterSmart Virtual Courses Through July
The Water Authority will be holding a series of free virtual WaterSmart classes in the spring and summer of 2021 to show you how a three-step plan can make your landscape more resilient and beautiful. Qualifying participants will earn a $20 rebate on their water bill-and learn about the three steps to landscape success in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.
Schedule:
Thursday, March 18 at 12:00 noon
Tuesday, March 23 at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6 at 12:00 noon
Thursday, April 15 at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 8 at 12:00 noon
Thursday, June 17 at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 1 at 12:00 noon
Tuesday, July 20 at 4:30 p.m.
Please share with your neighbors and sign up for your class of choice by visiting https://www.505outside.com/events/ |
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| NHCC Offers Monthly Virtual Book Club
The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is offering a monthly virtual book club each 4th Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. The book selection for March is Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. If you're interested in being part of this great literary initiative, contact NHCC Librarian Cassandra Osterloh at: cassandra.osterloh@state.nm.us |
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| Bernalillo County Community Health Council Seeks Survey Feedback
The Bernalillo County Community Health Council is seeking feedback from the public via an online anonymous survey. When you take the survey, you'll also be entered into a drawing to win either $100 or $500. Survey respondents must be 18 or older, live in New Mexico, and take the survey no later than Friday, April 30. To take the survey, visit: https://tinyurl.com/NMCS2021 |
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| APD Records Office Reopened With Specific Guidelines
The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Records office has reopened to the public Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with specific guidelines in place: - You must wear a mask when entering the APD Records lobby
- Only three people at one time will be allowed in the lobby
- When requesting a report in person, you must pay in cash only. Bills over $20 cannot be accepted.
- The APD Records blotter is available between 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.. Only one person at a time can view the blotter.
To contact APD Records, call (505) 768-2020. To learn more about APD, visit: www.cabq.gov/police |
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| Downtown Public Safety Project ECHO Presents on Homelessness, AFR Response and Suspicious Packages This Thursday
You're invited to this week's Downtown Public Safety ECHO on
Thursday, March 11, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Topics of discussion include a presentation on response time by Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR), homelessness follow-up, and when to report a suspicious package.
Zoom in: https://zoom.us/j/5052273877
Meeting ID: 505-227-3877 Password: Downtown
Phone in: Dial: 1-646-558-8656
Enter the meeting ID: 505 227 3877 # - then hit # again
Contact Maria Wolfe at: mwolfe@cabq.gov with questions. |
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