You Are Invited to Join ABQ RIDE in Honoring Navajo Code Talkers for 2018 Wall of Fame

ABQ RIDE invites the public to attend the Wall of Fame Ceremony, when the Navajo (Diné) Code Talkers will be inducted as the 2018 honorees. The ceremony takes place Friday, Oct. 26 at 11:15 a.m. at the Alvarado Transportation Center at 1^st and Central. The oldest living Code Talker, John Kinsel, Sr. of Lukachukai, AZ, will be the honored guest. To learn more, visit: www.cabq.gov/transit/events/2018-albuquerque-wall-of-fame-ceremony

Saturday is Pit Bull Awareness Day!

Do you love pit bulls? Saturday is Pit Bull Awareness Day and pet adoption at Animal Welfare. Enjoy free education, resources, products and services aimed at people who own a Pit Bull or who want to own one. As part of this nationwide effort, there will be $10 adoptions at all city shelters, free public spay/neuter and microchipping for Pit Bulls and Pit Mixes, free dog food samples, and much more! To learn more about this exciting event, visit: www.cabq.gov/pets  

CNM Public Forums Invite Community Feedback on Master Plan
Your neighborhood association is cordially invited to attend CNM’s “Visioning the Master Plan Public Forums” on Tuesday, October, 30 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. The Forums will be held at CNM Main Campus in Smith Brasher Auditorium. This is an opportunity for residents to provide feedback on CNM’s facilities master planning process. To reserve a seat, email: Events@cnm.edu

Halloween Safety Tips for Your Kids, Your Pets and You!

·       Watch for kids trick-or-treating in your neighborhood! Slow down if you’re driving, and keep an eye out for little ghosts and goblins.

·       If your children are trick-or-treating, make sure they do so in trusted neighborhoods and with trusted neighbors, and that their costumes are reflective, well-fitting, and if seasonally appropriate, warm.

·       Make sure your trick-or-treaters use sidewalks at all times, remind them not to cut across yards or through alleyways, and always cross the street at a crosswalk if possible.

·       If you have any doubts about the candy your kids get in their treat bags, throw it out. Discard candy that is unwrapped or has loose wrappings, has puncture holes, is homemade or not factory-wrapped.

·       Keep the treats away from your pets! Chocolate is deadly for dogs, and sugar can cause other health issues. Hard candies can cause choking in your pets, too.

·       If you’re expecting trick-or-treaters at your house, make sure your pets are safe in another room, or crated, so they don’t run out when you open the door, or get frightened by unexpected noises.

·       Keep your dog at home on Halloween. Costumes, masks and unfamiliar surroundings and noises can frighten them and they may escape.

·       Make sure your dog is microchipped, and if you do take him or her out, ensure they have a current pet ID tag and are leashed at all times.

·       Vandalism often increases during Halloween, so lock your car and home, set your alarms if you have them, and keep your home well-lit.

Block Captain Conference Brings Together Neighborhood Safety Leaders This Saturday

You’re invited to a Neighborhood Watch Block Captain Conference this Saturday, Oct. 27 at the APD Police Training Academy, 5412 2^nd St. NW, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. If you or one of your neighbors is a block captain or is interested in learning more about this essential neighborhood safety role, e-mail: lkuehn@cabq.gov for more information!

Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town

·       Quaker Heights NA, Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 6:00 p.m., Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center. No contact information listed.

·       Bear Canyon NA, Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m., Jewish Community Center. E-mail: bearcanyonna@gmail.com for more information.

·       Palomas Park NA, Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m., no location listed. E-mail: wmarsh7@comcast.net for more information.

·       Parkland Hills NA, Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m., Whittier Community Center. E-mail: janetpod@aol.com for more information.

·       International District Healthy Communities Coalition, Thursday, Oct. 25 at Highland Baptist Church. E-mail: ecardiel@cabq.gov for more information.

·       Valley Gardens NA “Trunktober Fest” Celebration, Sunday, Oct. 28 at 3:30 p.m., Valley Gardens Park. E-mail: ajuarez8.ad@gmail.com for more information.

Community Policing Council (CPC) Meetings This Week

·       Valley Area Command CPC, Thursday, Oct. 25 at 6:00 p.m., Johnny Tapia Wells Park Community Center.

Residents are strongly encouraged to attend one of the CPCs in Albuquerque and become more involved with community policing. For more information on the CPCs and a complete schedule of meetings, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/police/community-policing-council

Syringe Pick-Up Events Invite Neighborhoods to Participate and Learn

If you’ve been wanting to coordinate a needle/syringe pick-up in your neighborhood but don’t know much about how to do it, why not join the International District Healthy Communities Coalition (IDHCC) at one of their many scheduled pick-up events? It’s a great way to learn how to safely dispose of needles and syringes, and you can take this information back to your neighborhood and share it! E-mail: ecardiel@cabq.gov to learn more.

Volunteer Opportunity of the Week

ABQ Reads is a literacy tutoring program for kindergarten students at Atrisco, Bel-Air and Whittier Elementary schools. The program is seeking volunteer tutors to work with students during weekday mornings. To learn more about this great initiative, call 505-764-3728 or visit: www.abqchamber.com

REMINDER! Public Notification Process Training Coming in November

Want to learn more about the updated public notification process and additional requirements under the updated Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO)?  The Office of Neighborhood Coordination, the Planning Department, and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Office will jointly host two training sessions open to the public, in November. Space is limited, so you’re encouraged to sign up quickly.

·       Monday, November 5, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

·       Wednesday, November 7, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Both trainings will take place at Plaza del Sol, 600 2^nd Street NW. To RSVP for one of the training sessions, e-mail: onc@cabq.gov.

ONC Neighborhood Toolbox Offers Resources to Combat Online and E-mail Scams

A neighborhood association recently experienced an identity theft attempt, with the attempt made using a fraudulent e-mail address that looked legitimate. The Office of Neighborhood strongly encourages all neighborhoods to make certain any requests for money or credit card transactions are verified to be legitimate. We’ve worked with the Albuquerque Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office to put together ideas and suggestions for helping prevent identity theft and e-mail scams for neighborhoods. Visit our online Toolbox at: www.cabq.gov/office-of-neighborhood-coordination/neighborhood-toolbox and learn how to protect yourself and your association!

The Office of Neighborhood Coordination Staff

Phone: 505-768-3334

Email: onc@cabq.gov

Website: www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods