| Special Procedures for City Council Meeting on Monday, April 19, 2021
In response to the Governor’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency and ban on large public gatherings, the City Council Meeting on Monday, April 19 at 3:00 p.m. will be held via Zoom video conference. 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/9t_4b2DUjQI. 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 (505) 768-3100 for assistance. The agenda for the meeting is posted 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 Monday, April 19. Participants have the ability to select if they require Spanish language interpretation when signing up. 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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| Food, Frida and Art Cooking Demonstration This Friday!
Love Frida Kahlo? Love food and cooking? This Friday's Cooking Demonstration is just for you! Food, Frida & Art takes place Friday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom. Bring your appetite and learn about some regional Mexican recipes and cuisine inspired by dishes and meals served to Frida's friend and family. To join in the culinary fun, visit: www.cabq.gov/foodfrida |
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| Free COVID-19 Vaccinations Being Offered on a Limited Basis
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Mobile Vaccine Unit will be offering free COVID-19 vaccine shots are locations around Albuquerque for a limited time. Language support will be available at all locations. If you don't receive an alert for an appointment, walk-up appointments are available. ID and insurance are NOT required to get a shot. Locations for the vaccine shots are: - April 19 - 23, Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta SW, 12 noon - 7 pm
- April 26 - May 1, César Chávez Community Center, 7505 Kathryn SE, 12 noon - 7pm
- May 3 - 8, Mesa Verde Community Center, 7900 Marquette NE, 12 noon - 7pm
- May 10 - 15, John Marshall Health and Social Services Center, 1500 Walter SE, 12 noon - 7pm
You can sign up at https://vaccinenm.org/ to get an alert for an appointment. You can also call 1-855-600-3453, Option O, if you don't have Internet access. |
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| Block Captain Conference Goes Virtual in 2021!
The Albuquerque Police Department's (APD) annual Block Captain Conference is going virtual this year and you're invited to be part of it! The annual conference brings together community members, block captains, neighborhood watch folks, and City personnel to discuss what's happening in neighborhood safety throughout Albuquerque. This year's conference takes place Saturday, May 1 at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. Panelists will include Chief Medina, Deputy Chief Griego, Commander Nerbetski of the Real Time Crime Center, and Laura Kuehn of Crime Prevention. You can register in advance for this webinar:
https://cabq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CKeFqq8xTmeE4iRWW_iXPA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Contact Laura Kuehn at: lkuehn@cabq.gov with any questions. |
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| Deadline to File Property Tax Appeal or Exemption Coming Up April 30
Don't forget that Friday, April 30 is the last day to file an appeal or tax exemption for your property's notice of value statement. The Bernalillo County Assessor's Office encourages all property owners who haven't yet filed to do so as soon as possible and not wait until the last day. To file online, visit: www.bernco.gov/assessor |
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| Planning Department Hosting Focus Group Discussions Related to Community Planning Area Assessments for Neighborhoods
The Planning Department will host a series of focus groups from April 19-30 on topics important to residents and business owners in the Near Heights, in the area bounded by Interstate 40 to the north, Interstate 25 to the west, the Sunport/KAFB to the south, and Wyoming to the east. These community conversations are an important part of the City’s Community Planning Area (CPA) Assessments – a new way of engaging communities in long-range planning. This planning effort involves working with communities in each of the City’s 12 Community Planning Areas to assess trends, identify unique characteristics, prioritize community recommendations, and produce an action plan that will foster positive changes. The Long-Range planning team will complete three CPA assessments each year for four years. The first assessment started with the Near Heights in February. Another began in March in the Southwest Mesa. The third will start in August in central Albuquerque.wth. A map showing the areas, neighborhood associations, and Council districts is available on the project website: https://www.cabq.gov/cpa. For a full list of topics and details on dates and times, visit the project website: https://cpa.abc-zone.com/near-heights-public-engagement. |
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| Valley Area Command Community Policing Council Invites You to Attend and Participate
Have you been considering attending or even joining your area's Community Policing Council (CPC)? This is a great time to be part of these community-based groups. The Valley Area Command CPC meets this Thursday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom and invites you to attend. Chief Medina will discuss the proposed Albuquerque Police Department's Ambassador Program, and you will also have the opportunity to meet Superintendent of Police Reform Stanley and learn about his initiatives for APD. Register for this meeting via Zoom at: https://cabq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3lv0Ewv_Tf2QpUDg86OIUg |
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| Lavender Libros Continues This Week with the Mayor of Bernalillo
Lavender Libros continues this week with the Town of Bernalillo's very own Mayor Jack Torres reading his favorite children's book on Wednesday, April 21. Lavender Libros is a children's literacy initiative designed to engage and encourage young readers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. To view Mayor Torres's reading and to see past readings, visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-rWA5T7PWCDD4PQXuZkdw |
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| COVID-Related Financial Assistance Available Through FEMA
Starting Monday, April 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) began offering retroactive reimbursement for burial costs for those who lost loved ones to COVID-19. Applicants can receive up to $9,000 per burial. To apply, you can call toll-free (844) 684-6333 between 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. For more information, visit the FEMA website. |
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| Green Waste Pickup Starting Monday, May 3 Through Friday, May 14
The Solid Waste Management Department will again pick up residential Green Waste at no additional charge starting Monday, May 3 through Friday, May 14. Solid Waste customers should have their Green Waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on the day of their regular trash collection day. All Green Waste must be placed 5 feet from automated trash and recycling containers as well as any large items scheduled for pick-up. - Green waste (leaves, grass and brush) must be placed in trash bags.
- Each trash bag should not weigh more than 40 pounds. Customers that have branches must cut them to four-foot lengths and bundle them securely.
- Dirt, gravel, tree stumps, construction debris or materials will not be picked up
- Do not put green waste in your recycle bin.
Call 505-761-8167 with questions or visit: https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/green-waste |
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