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Monday, May 3, 2021
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|  | Special Procedures for City Council Meeting on Monday, May 3, 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, May 3 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/M1HUCIVGMaU. 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 on the City Council website at https://cabq.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. |
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 | Foothills Area Command Hosting Town Hall This Tuesday, May 4 The Albuquerque Police Department Foothills Area Command is hosting a virtual live Town Hall meeting this Tuesday, May 4 at 5:00 p.m., and the public is invited. The Town Hall will provide a forum for minority groups and members of our community to engage with the Area Command officers with the goal of establishing lasting and effective partnerships. To join in the live discussion on Tuesday, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/483104802925537/ |
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 | Lavender Libros Continues This Week with Director of ABQ Westside Business Coalition Lavender Libros continues this week with the Melissa Sanchez, Executive Director of the ABQ Westside Business Coalition, reading her favorite children's book on Wednesday, May 5. Lavender Libros is a children's literacy initiative designed to engage and encourage young readers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. To view Director Whelan's reading and to see past readings, visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-rWA5T7PWCDD4PQXuZkdw |
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 | NHTSA Warns of Possible Vehicle Malfunctions For Hyundai and Genesis Models The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warns that owners of Hyundai and Genesis vehicles should park their cars outside and away from homes, other structures and other flammable materials such as vegetation until their vehicles have been repaired, due to new and separate recalls for the risk of fire. Hyundai issued safety recalls for Model Year 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, 2017-2020 Genesis G80 and 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system modules could malfunction internally and cause an electrical short over time, potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. Hyundai also issued a safety recall for select 2019-2020 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric vehicles. An electrical short internally within the Lithium-Ion battery cells increases the risk of a fire while parked, charging and/or driving. To report any vehicle safety concerns to the NHTSA, visit: https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/ or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline (Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236 / Hearing Impaired (TTY): 1-800-424-9153 |
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 | Absentee Voting for Special Congressional Election Begins Tuesday, May 4 The 2021 Special Congressional Election will be held Tuesday, June 1 and the Bernalillo County Clerk's Office will begin mailing absentee ballots out on Tuesday, May 4 and absentee voting begins that day, as well. To register to vote, to check your voter registration status, to request an absentee ballot, and much more, visit: https://www.bernco.gov/clerk/elections.aspx#/CalendarContent |
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 | FCC Offering Financial Assistance for Internet Bills During COVID Pandemic The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. Learn more at: www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311. |
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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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 | City Parnering with FEMA for Walk-Up COVID Vaccination Clinics The City of Albuquerque’s Emergency Operations Center, in collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is hosting walk-up vaccine events at three different locations. The sites will have the Moderna vaccine available for anyone 18 and older, and insurance is not required. The clinic locations and event dates are: - Cesar Chavez Community Center, 7505 Kathryn Ave SE: April 26 – May 1,
- City lot at Eastern and Palomas, Eastern Ave and Palomas St: May 3 – 8,
- John Marshall Health and Social Services Center, 1500 Walter St SE: May 10 – 15.
Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, Noon – 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Vaccines will be administered to anyone 18 and older while supplies last, no appointment necessary. Masks are required. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/office-of-emergency-management |
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 | LUPZ Hearing Coming Up Wednesday, May 5 The City Council's Land Use, Planning, and Zoning (LUPZ) Committee will review proposed changes to the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) this Wednesday, May 5 at 3:00 p.m., via Zoom. For details on how to join the Zoom meeting, please refer to the LUPZ agenda, available at: https://cabq.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. This first LUPZ hearing will include a presentation from staff, and public comments will be taken. You can also send written comments via email to the City Council Clerk at: cortega@cabq.gov. Note: For amendments affecting only a small area, City Council will be acting quasi-judicially (i.e. similar to judges). For that reason, you cannot contact your Councilor directly with comments about proposed changes to small area regulations. Instead, contact Council planning staff: You can review LUPZ materials at: O-21-60More details about the 2020 IDO Annual Update: Project Webpage |
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 | UNM School of Medicine Offering Free Webinar on Recognizing Eating Disorders Eating disorders and disordered eating are common and often serious illnesses that afflict people throughout New Mexico and across the world. Do you know the various types of eating disorders, how they can affect your health, or what to do if someone you know or care about may have an eating disorder? Join the UNM School of Medicine for a free online webinar on recognizing eating disorders this Tuesday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. Learn more and register at: https://hsc.unm.edu/news/2021/04/sowar-eating-disorders.html |
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 | Virtual Town Hall Focuses on Importance of Public Transit Together For Brothers, NMCAN, Catholic Charities, Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and the Wilderness Society are co-hosting a virtual community transit town hall on Tuesday, May 11 at 6:00 p.m. and the community is invited to participate and share your stories about transit and its importance in everyday lives. Topics on free transit fare, access to transit, and supporting equitable transit systems will be discussed. To sign up for this online event, e-mail Rachel Swanteson-Franz at: rachel_swantesonfranz@tws.org by Friday, May 7. |
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