[Neighbors] Fwd: Latest Coronavirus Updates and Resources
Greg Weirs
vgweirs at gmail.com
Mon Mar 30 22:22:24 MDT 2020
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Date: Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 6:32 PM
Subject: Latest Coronavirus Updates and Resources
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Updates on transportation, schools and more
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Greetings Albuquerque,
For the past several weeks, our top priority has been keeping people safe
during this 'new normal' that we are all experiencing.
There are folks on the front lines from first responders, healthcare
workers, food workers, and more. There are our own City employees who are
working around the clock to provide critical services to the most
vulnerable - from making sure seniors are taken care of, to bus drivers
helping kids get to their free meals at APS, and solid waste drivers
keeping our city clean. They all deserve our gratitude.
I also want to thank all of you who are staying home, that is the most
important thing you can do right now. Liz and I know that brings up its own
challenges, like when you are on calls with your colleagues with your kids
climbing on you.
We will get though this together by respecting others and stepping up for
each other but there's no doubt it's an unprecedented and challenging time
right here in Albuquerque, and all across the country.
Stay home if you can and stay safe.
Your Mayor,
Tim Keller
*Below is a listing of new City closures and adjustments:*
*Citywide*
- All City buildings are closed to the public, as of 5 p.m., March 24.
This includes City Hall. Signs will be posted instructing people how they
can access the County Clerk’s office.
*City Clerk*
- All hearings are either postponed or will be held remotely.
*Planning Department*
- Plaza del Sol will be closed to the public.
- Permitting will continue via telephone, while inspections and field
work will continue as normal.
- A drop box will be set up for applicants to drop any paperwork. Staff
will pick up and review submissions and then set a time for applicants to
pick up any permits.
*Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority*
- All walk-in payment locations are temporarily closed. Payments may be
mailed or made online.
*Parks & Recreation and Citywide Youth Programs*
- All Spring Break youth programs are canceled.
- City golf courses are closed
- All playgrounds in City parks are closed, although the parks
themselves will remain open.
- Maloof Air Park is closed.
- Horsemen’s Complex is closed; however, owners must continue to care
for their animals.
Other City Closures
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*Mayor Keller Announces Business Relief Program to Ease the Impacts* *of
COVID-19*
*Offering $500,000 in grants for Albuquerque micro-businesses from City
Economic Development Department*
Mayor Tim Keller and the City of Albuquerque Economic Development
Department announced a $500,000 Micro-Business Relief Program to provide
vital economic support to Albuquerque businesses needing assistance in
overcoming the temporary loss of revenue due to COVID-19. The City of
Albuquerque will provide working capital grants of up to $5,000 for
qualifying small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The City of Albuquerque
will begin accepting applications on Monday, March 30, 2020.
For more information on all our efforts to support Albuquerque small
businesses during COVID-19, and to apply to the Micro-Business Relief
Program click the button below.
Apply Here
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*ABQ Ride Goes to Saturday Schedules on All Routes*
*Changes start March 28th, include pause of ART Service*
The City of Albuquerque is shifting to a Saturday schedule for its Monday
through Friday service, and has decided to temporarily pause all ART bus
service, starting Saturday, March 28, 2020. Sunday bus service will remain
the same.
A Saturday bus schedule means no commuter bus service will be available and
that several routes will be temporarily shelved. To see the full list of
routes affected, click the button below.
We want to remind everyone that the rules of the road still apply when
driving in the ART corridor. Stay out of the ART lanes and only make left
and U-turns at the designated lights.
More Info
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*APS, New Mexico Schools Closed for the School Year*
As of Friday, March 27 all APS schools will be closed for the rest of the
school year in response to the ongoing international coronavirus pandemic.
The closure of all New Mexico public schools was ordered by the New Mexico
Public Education Department to reduce the spread of the contagious virus.
APS is working on a continuous learning plan for all students for the rest
of the school year. In the meantime, supplemental online and printed
learning materials are being provided for families.
Read More
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*COO Lawrence Rael Provides Update for Residents on Covid-19 in Spanish*
Una mensaje de COO Lawrence Rael de COVID-19 información disponible en
español
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*Senior Affairs Provides More Than 10,000 Meals for Seniors Since COVID-19
Outbreak*
The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs continues to provide
essential services to seniors throughout the COVID-19 outbreak in New
Mexico, including transportation to doctor appointments, care coordination
and meals.
More Info
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*Mayor Keller Pausing Plastic Bag Ban for 30 Days*
*Temporary change to help local business and food workers, reusable bags
not a health risk but regulation to be strengthened later this year*
For the next thirty days, businesses in Albuquerque will temporarily be
allowed to use any type of plastic bag for their customers and the City’s
Environmental Health Department will suspend enforcement of the plastic bag
ban citywide. Businesses are still encouraged to use paper bags if
available.
Mayor Keller was clear this was not a public health measure, as there is no
independent data supporting the myth that reusable bags contribute to the
spread of coronavirus. Instead, it is a measure of solidarity and support
for local businesses and food workers in a time of uncertainty.
Read More
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*City Investing $500,000 to Promote Central Avenue, Support Local Business *
Mayor Tim Keller and City Council President Pat Davis announced an
investment of half a million dollars into promoting Central Avenue in
support of the local businesses that line Route 66. The City is seeking a
professional marketing firm to develop and implement a marketing plan to
promote Albuquerque’s Central Avenue as a destination and Albuquerque Rapid
Transit (ART) as a way to access it. The campaign would be geared to bring
locals back to Central, but also emphasize attracting tourists.
More information and full details of the RFP are available by clicking the
button below.
Responses are due by April 28, 2020.
RFP Info
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*Printable Stop Sign for Your Home*
If you, or someone in your home, has a weakened immune system, you can
print out a stop sign for your door here
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*Residents in need of assistance can find resources below:*
- If you are displaying symptoms, contact the New Mexico Department of
Health at 1-855-600-3453
- Childcare, food, etc
- If you are in an unsafe environment due to domestic violence, contact
the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- To get information on Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, visit
https://www.albuquerqueaa.org/wondering-about-the-coronavirus-and-aa-meetings/
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or contact 505-266-1900
- The New Mexico Crisis and Access Line has counselors available 24/7 to
speak at 855-662-7474.
- The Department of Senior Affairs can be reached at 505-764-6400. A
full list of resources available for seniors can found at
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- The Child Abuse Hotline can be reached at 505-841-6100.
- For Adult Protective Services, contact 505-476-4912.
- The Agora Center is available at 505-277-3013
More Resources
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*Be Sure to Follow Mayor Keller on social media!*
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Greg Weirs
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505 265 9995 (H)
vgweirs at gmail.com
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