[Neighbors] Homeless; Neighbors_nobhill-nm Digest, Vol 149, Issue 4

Mike P. moonpie785 at gmail.com
Mon Jul 8 18:24:14 MDT 2024 

Hello neighbors,

Just another point of view about the homeless issue from Meta Hirschl's
below.  Not all of us support the homeless in the same way.  My wife and I
support those that help themselves.  I've worked with and around
homeless for years.  There are more than a few who are more than happy to
be right where they are.  How do I know?  I've tried to coax them into
being helped and they simply don't want it.  It's terribly sad but the way
it is for many of them.

We certainly won't partake in anything that brings homeless people closer
to Nob Hill, it's already bad enough.  Did you not see the recent video
from Nob Hill where around 3:30 a.m., they are walking around and testing
all our car doors?  You want them testing your side doors?  Your backyard?

Not all of us want to encourage a Nob Hill overrun with homeless people
near our homes and businesses where more shops close, more homes don't
sell, more small businesses do not come because the crime is so bad so no
one goes to their store or restaurant?  How about when you're going out to
dinner at a great place like Mesa Provisions and a screaming maniac is on
Carlisle and Central and everyone and a couple with children had to
carefully walk around him.  You want more of that?  We already have some
crappy RV's parking in our neighborhood and more than a few tents.  I feel
like some of you don't have friends in Portland, Oakland or Denver.  I feel
like some of you are not media savvy and not watching the stories of good
people who love their homes (and poured their life savings into it) and are
having the home and quality of life ruined by homeless encampments near
them.  Our poor friends in the International District will tell you, the
city let them be overrun and now good luck selling your home if you want to
get away from the crazy.  They are stuck down there and I feel terrible for
them.

We support raising our taxes to help people who don't have homes.  We
support housing those who want it in a building NOT near a residential area
or an area with small businesses (think barracks, one for men one for
women).  Just letting them sit on the deck of Ihatov with their naked dirty
ass out (about a month ago), is not what this neighborhood needs.
Compassion can also come with personal responsibility and making sure that
the quality of life for the good people of Albuquerque does not get ruined
by letting homeless do whatever they please in our beautiful neighborhood,
especially if we offer help and they do not want it.

Thank you,

Mike


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> Date: Mon, Jul 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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>    1. Nob Hill's Public Artwork (Gary Eyster)
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>    3. Re: Wasp nest removal (Sharmin Dharas)
>    4. Update on NHNA work (Meta Hirschl)
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> Date: Sun, 7 Jul 2024 10:05:22 -0600
> From: "Gary Eyster" <meyster1 at me.com>
> To: <neighbors at nobhill-nm.com>
> Subject: [Neighbors] Nob Hill's Public Artwork
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> Friends and Neighbors,
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> Nob Hill was given this piece of public art in 2016 in celebration of our
> 100th birthday.
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> Artist John Davis created his sculpture at Campus Blvd and Wellesley Dr NE
> under the auspices of CABQ's public art program.
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> When we accepted it we agreed to maintain the area around it.
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> It's now weed season and we need to step up.
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> Could you help occasionally?
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> You don't need to sign up. Just stop by when you can and contribute a few
> minutes.
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> For the thorny weeds you will want gloves. For some a small hoe.
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> If we all pitch in we can do it!
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> #VivaNobHill
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> Gary
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> From: Beth Silbergleit <bsil at unm.edu>
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> Anyone have a recommendation for removal of a small wasp nest?  Thanks...
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> Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2024 06:09:51 -0600
> From: Meta Hirschl <metaji.prajna at gmail.com>
> To: NobHill Neighbors <neighbors at nobhill-nm.com>
> Subject: [Neighbors] Update on NHNA work
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> Nob Hill Neighborhood Association Supports the Unhoused
>
> Baratunde Thurston?s podcast, How To Citizen, reminds us that citizenship
> is an action, not just a status. Beyond voting, we must work, volunteer,
> and contribute to our community and democracy. Each day, we should ask
> ourselves, "What can I do to make our lives better? What is my role as a
> citizen?"
>
> On May 1st, neighbors from the Nob Hill Neighborhood Association (NHNA)
> gathered to explore how we could actively ?citizen.? We met with community
> organizations supporting the unhoused, including representatives from
> Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS), UNM Echo, the City, and City Councilor
> Nicole Rogers.
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> Our goal was to find hands-on work to alleviate the suffering and despair
> we witness on our neighborhood streets. Here?s what we decided:
>
> Our Immediate Action
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> We were encouraged to contact the City Council to support funding for ACS.
> We sent emails and letters to City Councilors, and attended meetings, both
> in person and remotely, to voice our support. Notably, Nob Hill resident
> Pat Hirschl, 91 years young, spoke to the City Council in support of ACS
> funding on May 20th.
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> The City Council voted to support ACS, with members acknowledging the
> numerous emails and phone calls they received in support. Thank you, NHNA!
>
>
> Our Longer Term Action
>
> The ACS Division Manager Walter Adams and his team suggested that hygiene
> kits with basic personal supplies are crucial for the unhoused, and they
> currently lack enough of them. Rev. Dr. Dawn Rosignol, pastor of Monte
> Vista Christian Church, has experience assembling hygiene kits through
> their youth program. Rev. Dawn and Meta Hirschl are co-leading this effort.
>
>
> We decided to host events to assemble hygiene kits for ACS to distribute,
> and for neighbors to distribute directly. The kits include items such as
> sunscreen, chapstick/lip gloss with sunscreen, toiletries, tampons/pads,
> socks, tuna fish pouches, fruit cups, and a note of encouragement.
>
>
> Additionally, we were invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the new ACS
> building, which all residents of Albuquerque were invited to attend.
>
>
>
> In front of the new ACS building: ACS staff Jenny Carian, and neighbors Pat
> Hirschl and Bob Davis.
>
>
> Here is more about Jenny:
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> Jenny grew up in Zuni Pueblo and holds a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare
> Administration. She worked for five years as a Certified Nursing Assistant
> before spending over 10 years in healthcare administration, primarily at
> Presbyterian Hospital. Jenny comes to ACS from Ambercare Hospice where she
> was the We Honor Veterans Coordinator.
>
>
> Here is more about ACS:
>
> ACS Mission: To provide Albuquerque with a holistic,empathetic, and
> informed response to behavioral and mental health 911 calls.
>
> Response are personalized ot that of the individual, family, and community
> so that ACS can bring ?The Right Response at the Right Time?
>
>
> ACS Vision: Any person can call for help and get a purposeful, humane and
> appropriate response.?
>
>    -
>
>    ACS is a national leader in alternative public safety responses, serving
>    our community?s most vulnerable.
>    -
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>    In just over two and a half years, ACS has handled over 67,000 service
>    calls, with 80% diverted from police, showcasing effective
> community-based
>    safety interventions.
>    -
>
>    Other cities look to ACS as a model for developing similar programs.
>
>
> Another longer term goal the group discussed was to promote the building
> of  Accessory Dwelling Units
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> https://www.cabq.gov/planning/accessory-dwelling-unit/accessory-dwelling-units-adus-faqs
> >
> (ADUs)
> in our community for those who are interested in this approach.
>
>
> More to come, keep on the lookout for ways to volunteer.
>
> Meta.
>
> Meta Hirschl
> *There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there
> must never be a time when we fail to protest.* -Elie Wiesel
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