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Monday, April 12, 2021
Weekly eNews |
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|  | City Council Committee Meetings This Week
Three City Council Committee will meet via Zoom this week. |
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 | Join a CPC and Make a Difference in Your Community's Safety Have you been considering joining your Community Policing Council (CPC)? Now is a great time to join and be part of helping guide policy and procedures for the Albuquerque Police Department. This week, the Northeast Area Command CPC will meet on Tuesday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda features a Q&A with Chief Medina and Interim Superintendent Stanley, so join in! You can register to attend at: https://cabq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UnI1ZOBuQbuIwJGa3AwOjg |
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 | Lavender Libros Continues This Week with Director of Economic Development Department Lavender Libros continues this week with Synthia Jaramillo, Director of the City's Economic Development Department, who will read her favorite children's book this Wednesday, April 14. Lavender Libros is a virtual reading program designed to encourage youth 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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 | COVID Vaccine Scams on the Rise So Be Alert!
As more New Mexico residents get their COVID-19 vaccination shots, there is a corresponding rise in scam attempts relating to the vaccine. When you receive your vaccination, remember that social media is not the place to post pictures of your vaccination card, which has your full name, date of birth, where you got vaccinated, and when. This information is being used by scammers for identity theft so be alert. Keep an eye out for these other types of scam attempts:- Beware of scams offering asking for money to put you on the list, make an appointment or reserve you a spot, or move you up the line. Asking you to pay for the vaccine to get it early is a sure sign that it is a scam.
- Ignore sale ads. You cannot buy the vaccine anywhere.
- Do NOT share your personal or financial information if someone calls, texts, or emails you promising to get you the vaccine faster or for a fee.
- Remember that all COVID-19 vaccines are free. There is no cost to receive the vaccine. You will not be billed directly. The vaccine provider may bill your health insurance directly, but there is no co-pay.
For more information on protecting yourself from scam attempts, visit: http://www.cabq.gov/consumer-financial-protection-initiative |
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 | Court Compliance Scam in Albuquerque
Have you been contacted by a person claiming to be a court employee who states that you are not in compliance with an order of the court because you missed a court date or did not pay? Keep yourself safe from cyber criminals imitating court telephone numbers (“spoofing”) who demand payment! Anyone who receives a suspicious phone call should hang up and verify the status of their case using the NMCourts Case Lookup tool. You can also contact the court directly or call court customer service at: 855-268-7804. Remember: you can always see a Judge to address your outstanding issues. To learn more, visit:. https://www.nmcourts.gov/ |
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 | City Cleanup Day Accepting Neighborhood Registrations The Solid Waste Management Department is accepting registrations for this year's One Albuquerque Cleanup event on Saturday, April 24, and your neighborhood can be part of this great yearly event. Sign up through your neighborhood association, or gather some friends as a team! Your neighborhood team will clean sidewalks and surrounding areas near you, adhering to social distancing protocols and wearing masks. Each neighbor/team will bring the waste they gather to their centralized location between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. where Solid Waste can collect it. To sign up your neighborhood association or team, visit: http://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/keep-albuquerque-beautiful/one-albuquerque-cleanup-month |
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 | Feeding Wildlife is a No-No for All Neighborhood Residents The Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) has received several questions about neighborhood residents feeding wildlife in their various areas around Albuquerque and wants to remind folks that feeding wildlife is not only a bad idea, it's also illegal in our state. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish say that feeding wildlife can attract dangerous animals such as bears, creates a nuisance for other neighbors, disrupts the natural digestion of these creatures and can result in nutritional deficiencies, poor condition and death. So please, DO NOT feed any wildlife near your home or neighborhood. For more information, visit: http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/download/publications/wildlife/Feeding-Wildlife-Puts-You-and-Others-at-Risk.pdf |
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 | Pet Safety in Hotter Temperatures
It's starting to warm up, which is great for us humans but can potentially be deadly for our furry friends. Pets feel the heat just as intensely as they can feel the cold, so it's important to treat your pet humanely in extreme temperatures. Here are some safety tips for Fido and Fluffy this summer: - Make sure your pets get tested for heartworm if they aren’t on year-round preventative medication.
- Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water when it’s hot or humid outdoors.
- Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful not to over-exercise them, and keep them indoors when it’s extremely hot.
- Know the symptoms of overheating in pets, which include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weakness, stupor or even collapse.
- Animals with flat faces, like Pugs and Persian cats, are more susceptible to heat stroke since they cannot pant as effectively. These pets, along with the elderly, the overweight, and those with heart or lung diseases, should be kept cool in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible.
- Never leave your animals alone in a parked vehicle. Not only can it lead to fatal heat stroke, it is illegal in several states!
- When the temperature is very high, don’t let your dog linger on hot asphalt. Being so close to the ground, your pooch’s body can heat up quickly, and sensitive paw pads can burn.
- If your pet has eaten something they shouldn't, contact the toll-free Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- To report issues related to pet safety or humane treatment, call 3-1-1.
For more ideas on keeping your fur baby safe this summer, visit: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/hot-weather-safety-tips |
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 | Bilingual Book Festival Coming Up at NHCC The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is hosting the 2021 Bilingual Book Festival Thursday, April 15 through Sunday, April 18 via Zoom and the public is invited to attend! This free, multi-generational event is great for the whole family. No registration is needed to attend virtually. This 4-day event features author readings, book events, workshops, and books in English, Spanish, and Native languages. To learn more, visit: https://www.nhccbookfest.com/ |
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