Even if you are planning to attend the hearing, I suggest you send an email, letter, or fax to the hearing officer Stephen M. Chavez or the contact.

Sandra M. Chavez, Liquor Hearing Contact

Here is what I sent to them.

I am writing to comment on the following waiver and license application to be considered at the hearing on November 9, 2018 by Steven M. Chavez, Esq. Liquor Hearing Officer:

Liquor License/Application: 1104647 
Applicant: Future 500, LLC Doing Business As: Safari Grill
Proposed Location: 3001 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
The applicant is requesting a distance waiver from the City of Albuquerque as the proposed location is within 300 feet of the Calvary Baptist Church, the applicant is also requesting restaurant liquor license with on premise consumption only.

My comment to the hearing officer:
As a many-year resident of the neighborhood adjacent to the location proposed, I fully support the granting of the waiver and the liquor license. The business is a quiet, responsible one and the ability to serve beer and wine will only enhance its chances of continuing to contribute to the vitality of the neighborhood.

Sincerely,
Spencer Nelson
523 Hermosa Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
October 30, 2018