| City Council Meeting Taking Place in Council Chambers on Monday, March 21, 2022
City Councilors, City Staff, and members of the media will be returning to the Vincent E. Griego Chambers for the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM. Members of the public can join remotely through Zoom video conference to view the meeting and to provide general public comments and public comments on the meetings specific agenda items. The Vincent E. Griego Chambers will re-open to public attendance at the April 4, 2022 City Council Meeting. 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/vxVFfM7MV4c. 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. 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 3:00 pm on Monday, March 21. Participants have the ability to select if they require Spanish language interpretation when signing up. 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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| SE Area Command Litter Cleanup Invites Public Participation
The Southeast Area Command of the Albuquerque Police Department invites the public to attend its litter pickup event this Friday, March 25 at 7:30 a.m. The pickup starts at the northeast corner of Central and Wyoming. If you're interested in volunteering, contact Gerard Bartlett at: gbartlett@cabq.gov. |
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| Office of Consumer Protection Invites Public to Virtual Community Roundtable
The City's Office of Consumer Protection invites the public to attend its upcoming Virtual Community Roundtable on Wednesday, March 30 at 3:00 p.m. Topics will include updates on the City’s financial empowerment work and share what consumer protection issues are happening in the community. Pre-registration is required for this free event. To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/office-of-consumer-protection-city-of-albuquerque-tickets-297410963197. |
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| Senior Tech Connect Event for 50+ Friday, April 1
The City's Senior Affairs Department and DiverseIT are hosting a Senior Tech Connect event for individuals 50 and over, on Friday, April 1. The event takes place at the North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for older adults to explore today's technology options with many hands-on technology education opportunities. For more information, visit: cabq.gov/seniors/events. |
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| Albuquerque Community Safety Department Hosts Community Forum for New Offices
The Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) Department is hosting two public forums for the community, to garner feedback on the locations of their proposed home offices that will be built at San Mateo and Kathryn SE. The two forums will include informational presentations on what ACS does, a presentation by the building architects and a draft layout of the building, and an ACS-facilitated community conversation to get input on how the space will be utilized. - Wednesday, April 13, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., César Chávez Community Center, 7505 Kathryn SE
- Saturday, April 30, 10:00 am. - 12:00 p.m., César Chávez Community Center, 7505 Kathryn SE
For more information about this event or ACS, visit: cabq.gov/acs, call (505) 768-4227 or e-mail: acs@cabq.gov. |
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| 2022 Housing & Neighborhood Economic Development Fund 10 Year Plan Seeks Public Feedback
The Department of Family and Community Services is seeking public feedback on its 2022 Housing and Neighborhood Economic Development Fund 10-Year Plan. A public hearing on the plan will be held Tuesday, March 29 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. All residents, property owners, persons with disabilities, immigrants, seniors, low-income persons, children and youth, homeless persons, and other stakeholders in Albuquerque are invited to review the draft plan and comment on it in writing until April 28, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Comments may be submitted to: ykrantz@cabq.gov or Dept. of Family & Community Services, Community Development Division, Attn: Yolanda Krantz, P.O. Box 1293, Albuquerque, NM 87103. After receipt of public comments from the 30-day public comment period, the COA will address each comment in writing. Meeting information is below:
https://cabq.zoom.us/j/83506721871?pwd=c2JUSWxZQllXeDdlNEUramthWktQUT09.
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| Downtown Public Safety ECHO Focuses on Homewise Investing This Thursday
The public is invited to join in this week's Downtown Public Safety ECHO on Thursday, March 23, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
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.
An overview on Investing in Businesses in Barelas and Downtown will be presented by Sayers, Commercial Loan Officer, Homewise, Inc. To learn more, contact Maria Wolfe at: mwolfe@cabq.gov. |
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| Community Policing Council Meetings This Week
The Valley Community Policing Council will be meeting via webinar this coming Thursday, March 24 at 6:00 pm. To attend, visit: https://cabq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7Z1iT-WbR9-9-s1dEYOjiA. This month's panel will include Mr. Darryl Neier, Mr. William Hurlock from the External Force Investigation Team, and Acting Deputy Superintendent Zak Cottrell. Discussion points will cover APD's progress in investigations of the use of force, and in using investigation findings to train field officers in ways that reduce excessive uses of force. If you or someone you know is interested in joining a CPC, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/cpoa/community-policing-council. |
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| Northwest Area Command Hosts "Coffee with a Cop" On March 22
The public is cordially invited to join the officers of the Northwest Area Command of the Albuquerque Police Department next Tuesday, March 22 for Coffee with a Cop. This event will be hosted by Donut Mart, 3301 Coors NW. You're invited to come and meet your officers, ask questions and share concerns, and enjoy a free cup of joe! For more information, contact Pete Gelabert at: pgelabert@cabq.gov. |
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| Kimo Theater Re-Open Happening Friday, April 1
The KiMo Theater Re-Open event is scheduled for Friday, April 1 and you're invited! Doors will be open to the public between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. You can check out the upgrades, changes and renovations at our favorite local theater! To learn more, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/events/re-meet-the-kimo. |
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| NM Community Survey Seeking Public Feedback
The Bernalillo County Health Equity Council is asking for public feedback on the annual New Mexico Community Survey. The survey is conducted each year on behalf of the NM Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (NM OSAP) and the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE). The findings from this survey are used to better understand substance use and misuse across New Mexico and to better target local prevention programming. To take the survey, visit: http://tinyurl.com/2022NMCS. |
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