[Neighbors] Fwd: Office of Neighborhood Coordination Weekly E-News - Monday, Feb. 26, 2018

Mon Feb 26 21:56:49 MST 2018

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From: Baca, Vanessa <vanessabaca at cabq.gov>
Date: Mon, Feb 26, 2018 at 11:46 AM
Subject: Office of Neighborhood Coordination Weekly E-News - Monday, Feb.
26, 2018
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*Read to Me Program Seeking Book Donations*

The Albuquerque Read to Me Program is hosting its annual book drive and is
asking for book donations through the end of March. This community-focused
initiative collects new and gently used books for all ages, and distributes
them to child development centers and programs throughout the city. Many
younger children and even adults have learned to read as a result of this
program, so if you’ve been wanting to spring-clean those bookshelves and
donate, contact Dave Orner at dorner66 at gmail.com.

*Eastside Animal Shelter Offering Free Spay and Neuter to 100 Cats This
Week*

The Animal Welfare Department’s Eastside Shelter is offering free spay and
neuter services to the first 100 cats whose Albuquerque owners make a
reservation this week! Each owner is allowed to spay or neuter up to two
cats each, on Tuesday, Feb. 27 and Wednesday, Feb. 28, and reservations
MUST be made in person at 8920 Lomas NE
<https://maps.google.com/?q=8920+Lomas+NE&entry=gmail&source=g>. Please
bring proof of residency. Visit: https://www.cabq.gov/pets to learn more.

*Local NMDOT Road Project Information Available Online for Commuter
Planning*

Did you know that the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has
an interactive road construction map showing all active road projects in
the Albuquerque area? It makes planning your commute much easier. To access
the interactive map, visit: https://nmroads.com  and zoom in on
Albuquerque. The City of Albuquerque also has an interactive local road
project interactive map available, at: http://www.cabq.gov/
municipaldevelopment/maps/traffic-report

*Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town*

·        District 5 Open House, Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6:00 p.m., Don Newton
Taylor Ranch Community Center. E-mail: susanvigil at cabq.gov for more
information.

·        Palomas Park NA, Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. E-mail:
wmarsh at comcast.net for more information.

·        Historic  Old Town Property Owners NA, Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 3:30
pm., 2060 Central Ave. SW
<https://maps.google.com/?q=2060+Central+Ave.+SW&entry=gmail&source=g>.
E-mail: historicoldtown at gmail.com for more information.

·        Silver Platinum Downtown NA, Thursday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m.,
Imperial Building Community Room. E-mail: rc at silverplatinumdowntown.org for
more information.

·        Raynolds Addition NA, Thursday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m., Washington
Middle School Library. E-mail: silverlopez at aol.com for more information.

·        South Los Altos NA, Saturday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m., Hawthorne
Elementary School. E-mail: eileentjessen at gmail.com for more information.

·        La Mesa Community Improvement Association, Saturday, March 3 at
1:00 p.m., Mesa Verde Community Center. E-mail: nancymbearce at gmail.com for
more information.

*ABQMomsBlog Offers Resources for Families and Kids*

Have you had a chance to check out the ABQMomsBlog yet? This
community-oriented website features articles written by local parents,
ideas for fun with the family, community involvement ideas, suggestions for
kids during Spring Break, events going on throughout the city, and it’s not
just for moms! If you know of a parent or family who is looking for
something new to do, see, or experience, this innovative blog may be just
the ticket. Take a look at: https://albuquerque.citymomsblog.com/

*Founder’s Day Parade in Old Town Seeking Parade Banner Carriers*

Ever wanted to be part of the traditional Old Town Founder’s Day Parade and
carry a historic family banner? Now is your chance! The Parade organizers
have several banners available to be carried in the parade on Saturday,
April 7, but they will go quickly, so sign up today and be part of this
great cultural tradition. E-mail: rdgonzales36 at comcast.net for more
information.

*Veteran’s Outreach Events Share Property Tax Information, Benefits and
Other Services*

Are you a military veteran, or do you know someone who is? The New Mexico
Department of Veteran’s Services (NMDVS) offers numerous outreach events at
community centers and libraries across the city, sharing information about
property tax exemptions, veteran’s license plates, benefits, and much more.
This week’s outreach events are as follow:

·        Tuesday, Feb. 27, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Veteran’s Administration
Hospital Lobby.

·        Wednesday, Feb. 28, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Juan Tabo Library, 3407
Juan Tabo NE
<https://maps.google.com/?q=3407+Juan+Tabo+NE&entry=gmail&source=g>, from
10am – 1pm.

E-mail: josephm.dorn at state.nm.us to learn more.

*Presentation Resource for Neighborhood Associations*

The Rape Crisis Center of New Mexico offers year-round community
presentations to individuals, community groups and neighborhood
associations, on topics such as bullying, sexual harassment and assault,
and violence. Speakers, presentations, trainings and workshops are all
available through the Rape Crisis Center Community Outreach and Education
program. If you would like to schedule a presentation for your neighborhood
group, e-mail Jeff Devereaux at: jdevereaux at rapecrisisnm.org or visit:
www.rapecrisisnm.org

*IDO Training Sessions, Study Halls, and Community Planning Area Trainings
This Week*

The City of Albuquerque wants to help you learn more about the new land
use, zoning, and planning regulations that are part of the Integrated
Development Ordinance (IDO) before it goes into effect. Come to a daytime
or evening IDO training session at a location convenient to you. Learn more
at: www.abc-zone.com

This week’s Community Planning Area (CPA) Training Sessions:

   - *For East Gateway
   <https://abc-zone.com/event/ido-training-session-cpa-east-gateway>*

Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6:00 p.m., Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, 501
Elizabeth SE
<https://maps.google.com/?q=501+Elizabeth+SE&entry=gmail&source=g>.

·        For The Foothills
<https://abc-zone.com/event/ido-training-session-cpa-foothills>

Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m., Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE
<https://maps.google.com/?q=3407+Juan+Tabo+NE&entry=gmail&source=g>.

This week’s Training Session and Study Hall:

·        No Training Session or Study Hall is scheduled for this week

*Albuquerque Housing Authority Offers Free New Mexico Landlord-Tenant Law
Workshop*

Are you a landlord, or a tenant? Ever wondered about the legalities of
being either one? The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) invites you to a
free New Mexico Landlord-Tenant Workshop this Thursday, March 1 at 5:30
p.m., at the AHA Main Office, 1840 University SE
<https://maps.google.com/?q=1840+University+SE&entry=gmail&source=g>.
Topics will range from landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities,
evictions, security deposit disputes, and much more. To RSVP online, visit:
http://www.abqha.org/rsvp.aspx#CalendarContent#CalendarContent

*Vanessa Baca*

Neighborhood Communication Liaison, Office of Neighborhood Coordination
(ONC)

City Council Department

(505) 768-3331 Office

www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods

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