| "Touch a Truck" Event this Saturday Encourages Families to Attend
City Councilor Renée Grout (D-9) and the Foothills Area Command of the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) are hosting a family event called "Touch a Truck" this Saturday, July 16, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the Four Hills Shopping Center. This free and fun event provides an opportunity for kids of all ages to learn about get close to APD and Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office vehilcles, fire trucks from the Albuquerque Fire Rescue Department, military vehicles, and construction equipment. Animal Welfare's adoption van will also be on hand with pets looking for good homes so you might also meet your new best friend! There will be food trucks, a DJ and information about summer programs for families, as well. For more information, contact Rachel Miller at: rrmiller@cabq.gov. |
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| National Night Out Event Registration Available Online
National Night Out takes place Tuesday, August 2, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. This annual event brings together neighbors across the city to host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, and various other community events to send a message that our community is fighting back against crime. National Night Out is an excellent opportunity for you and your neighbors to socialize, renew acquaintances, welcome new neighbors, and join fellow citizens in our community's fight against crime. To register your event, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/national-night-out. Please note that the Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) is offering to print up two (2) flyers for each recognized neighborhood association to post in public areas for promoting their NNO event. If your association would like a flyer printed, please e-mail the Word, JPEG or PDF file to Vanessa Baca, ONC Manager, at: vanessabaca@cabq.gov. |
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| Solid Waste Reminds Residents to Properly Dispose of Hazardous Waste
The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) is reminding residents to avoid disposing of hazardous wastes in collection and recycling carts. Loose trash that is not bagged can also catch collection trucks on fire. There have been several collection truck fires this summer, putting Solid Waste collection drivers and residents at risk. The following items should NEVER be put into trash or recycling bins: - Flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, oil-based paints, or kerosene
- Hazardous materials including items such as ammonia, bleach, pool chemicals, pesticides, paint thinners, etc.
- Cylinders containing compressed gas such as oxygen, propane, helium, acetylene, or fire extinguishers
- Rechargeable batteries which contain heavy metals including lithium, nickel cadmium, or lead-acid
- Ashes from fireplaces, fire pits, or barbecue grills
To learn more about proper disposal of hazardous waste, visit:
www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/household-hazardous-waste |
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| Altura Park Neighborhood Association Seeking Feedback from Other Associations
The Altura Park Neighborhood Association is seeking feedback from other neighborhood associations about suggested database software to keep track of association-related information such as membership, contact information and fiscal issues. If your association has any suggestions or ideas about what type of software might be economical and easy to use, contact Debra Heath at: debraolive@hotmail.com. The ONC will host a virtual panel discussion for neighborhoods on this topic in the next few months, depending on feedback and suggestions from other neighborhood associations, so stay tuned. |
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| VIN Etching Event at Coors and Central on Saturday, July 30
The Auto Theft Division of the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is hosting a free VIN etching event on Saturday, July 30 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., in the parking lot at 11 Coors Blvd. NW. VIN etching is a proven method to help protect your vehicle from auto theft, so the public is encouraged to come out and get their VIN etched on their vehicles. The Southwest Area Command Problem Response Team will also have the APD Lowrider on display as well! To learn more, contact Laura Kuehn at: lkuehn@cabq.gov. |
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| Water Utility Authority Offering Rebates for Irrigation System Upgrades
Efficient irrigation saves water. The following rebates help you be more efficient with your outdoor water usage and reduce water waste: - WaterSense Smart Irrigation Controllers
- Smart Flow Sensors
- Smart Pressure Regulators
Rebate amount: 25% up to $100 Residential or $500 Commercial and includes cost of professional installation. For more Information and to apply online visit: https://rebates.abcwua.org/#!/ |
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| Downtown Public Safety ECHO This Thursday
You are invited to attend this week's Downtown Public Safety ECHO on Thursday, July 14.
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.
There will be a didactic presentation on Sleep Hygiene by Carol Brusca, Clinical Director for Heading Home – ABQ StreetConnect, and a case study on underpass streetlights. To learn more, contact Maria Wolfe at: mwolfe@cabq.gov. |
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| Northeast Area Command Hosting Two Events and Invites Public to Attend
The Northeast Area Command of the Albuquerque Police Department is hosting two community events and the public is invited to attend. - Wednesday, July 20, Snow Cone with a Cop at Walgreens,
- Thursday, July 21, Ice Cream with a Cop at Walgreens, 2625 San Pedro NE, 3:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Angie Casias at: acasias@cabq.gov |
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| Latest ONC Lunch and Learn Session Now Available Online
Did you miss the Office of Neighborhood Coordination's (ONC) most recent virtual Lunch and Learn panel discussion that was held on June 30? It's now available online for those who would like to watch it, at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtPaOOlqsog7jRkxF0zRKjw and if you would like a copy of the PowerPoint presentation that was shared with panel attendees, send an e-mail to; vanessabaca@cabq.gov to request it. |
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