From: "Vanessa Baca, Manager, Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC)" <vanessabaca@cabq.gov>
Date: June 7, 2021 at 12:10:35 PM MDT
To: meyster1@me.com
Subject: Weekly eNews
Reply-To: "Vanessa Baca, Manager, Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC)" <vanessabaca@cabq.gov>



View this email in your browser Monday, June 7, 2021 Weekly eNews Special Procedures for City Council Meeting on Monday, June 7, 2021 In response to the ongoing Public Health Emergency, the City Council Meeting on Monday, June 7 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/4Iu7x6HxOpE. 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, June 7. 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. Lavender Libros Continues This Week with PNM's Local Government and Community Relations Manager The Lavender Libros literacy initiative continues this week with Sherrick Roanhorse, PNM's Local Government and Community Relations Manager, who will read his favorite children's book on Wednesday, June 9. Lavender Libros is an online literacy program that encourages our children in Albuquerque to read as often as possible. To see the latest edition of Lavender Libros and to view past episodes, visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-rWA5T7PWCDD4PQXuZkdw Food Truck Events Happening in Local Parks Throughout Albuquerque Food truck roundups are making a comeback in city parks across Albuquerque. Each week throughout the summer, there are great gatherings with food trucks, live music, yoga and more. Tasty Tuesdays at Hyder Park, 700 Pershing SE 4:30 p.m. - dusk Netherwood Park Bites, 2601 Morrow NE, every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. - dusk Food Truck Thursdays, Altura Park, 4101 Hannet NE, 5:00 p.m. - dusk Water Utility Authority Offering Water Conservation Resources to Homeowners The Water Utility Authority's Smart Controllers are adjustable by plant type, respond automatically to changing weather conditions, and deliver just the right amount of water at just the right time. This translates to reduced water waste, healthier landscapes, and for many users, lower water bills. EPA Water Sense-certified smart controllers qualify for a 25% rebate (up to $100 for residential customers and $500 for commercial customers). Learn more here: https://www.abcwua.org/conservation-rebates-rebates/ Community Invited to Attend NE Area Command Community Policing Council Meeting The Northeast Area Command Community Policing Council (CPC) meets this Tuesday, June 8 via Zoom at 6:30 p.m., and the public is invited to attend and participate. Community Policing Councils play a vital role in helping shape policy and procedure for the Albuquerque Police Department and the CPCs are always looking for new members. The NE CPC Zoom link can be accessed at: https://cabq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UnI1ZOBuQbuIwJGa3AwOjg   Pop-Up Bike Clinics Offer Help for Cyclists Do you love to ride your bike? You're not alone, and City Parks and Recreation has many resources for local cyclists, including Esperanza Pop-Up Bike Clinics! This week, the Pop-Up Bike Clinic will take place on Wednesday, June 9 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta SW. It's a great opportunity to get in a bike ride and get in a little checkup. For the complete list of Pop-Up clinic dates and locations, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/recreation/bike/esperanza-bicycle-safety-education-center Film Office Offering Free Virtual Workshop for Native American Filmmakers Join the Albuquerque Film Office and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center this Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13 for a free virtual workshop aimed at aspiring Native American filmmakers in Albuquerque and around the state. To register for this online workshop, visit: https://indianpueblo.org/event/indigenous-film-industry-workshop-from-process-to-production/2021-06-12/ Interactive Map Showcases Local Art Around Albuquerque Did you know that our city's public art can be found on this great interactive map? If you've been wondering what kinds of murals or sculptures are in certain areas of Albuquerque,  check out the map at: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/public-art/public-art-in-albuquerque/interactive-public-art-map and see the beautiful art of our city. You can even create a fun scavenger hunt of our local art with this map! Free Community Vaccination Event This Weekend Presbyterian Health, City Councilor Klarissa Peña, the Albuquerque Police Department, and the West Central Community Development Group are hosting a free COVID-19 vaccination event this Sunday, June 14 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., at 8020 Central SW, behind Defined Fitness. Registration is not required but if you would like to schedule a specific time, call (505) 923-2696 and use code LRABQ. The Pfizer vaccine will be given at this event, and you can also check out APD's Youth Lowrider vehicle! To learn more, contact Rachael Hernandez at: rmhernandez@cabq.gov Volunteer Advisory Board Seeking New Members Are you interested in supporting Albuquerque volunteer activities and looking for a way to be involved in City-wide initiatives? The City is looking for Board members on the ABQ Volunteer Advisory Board to fulfill it's mission to advise and support ABQ Volunteers activities. The Board provides non-binding recommendations to ABQ Volunteers regarding ongoing and potential activities. The Board meets on the first Thursday of every month at 11am. To apply and learn more please go to https://www.cabq.gov/abq-volunteers/abq-volunteers-advisory-board. Bernalillo County Offering Free Rainwater Harvesting Online Training Bernalillo County is offering a series of free webinars to the public on how to harvest rainwater for gardening needs and as a way to help reduce water use in Albuquerque. This three-part series can be viewed as follows: Designing Rainwater Harvesting Features Monday, June 14, 5:30 – 7 pm Registration: https://cerv.is/m?0097gYXdzMV Installation of Rainwater Harvesting Features  Tuesday, June 15, 5:30 – 7 pm Registration: https://cerv.is/m?0097gfACHdH Care & Maintenance of Rainwater Harvesting Features Wednesday, June 16, 5:30 – 7 pm Registration: https://cerv.is/m?0097gAyCr5m To learn more about other County resources, visit: www.bernco.gov Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) Website: www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods E-mail: onc@cabq.gov Telephone: (505) 768-3334 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.