Free Legal Fair Offers Real ID Information and Assistance This Saturday

Have questions about getting a new driver’s license or renewing one in New Mexico? Wondering about a name change? The upcoming Real ID Legal Fair on Saturday, Nov. 17 is for you! This free community event takes place from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Albuquerque Convention Center, West Building, Hall 4, and will offer bilingual attorneys and staff, free paperwork review, food trucks on Civic Plaza, and much more. Please share this information far and wide, and plan to attend if you still need to get your Real ID. Information flyers are attached. To learn more about this free event, contact the Volunteer Attorney Program at (505) 814-6719.  

A to Z World Food Database Offers A Taste of the World

With the holiday season fast upon us what better time to pull out a giant cookbook? AtoZ World Food contains printable traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, and beverages. - If you think that spice is the variety of life and love international cuisine, A to Z World Food has you covered, and all you need is your library card! Visit: www.abqlibrary.org/AtoZWorldFood and get cooking today.

Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town

·       Wells Park NA, Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m., Johnny Tapia Wells Park Community Center. E-mail: wellsparkna@gmail.com for more information.

·       Huning Castle NA, Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7:00 p.m., Albuquerque Country Club Board Room. E-mail: hcnaalert@gmail.com for more information.

·       Elder Homestead NA, Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6:00 p.m., César Chávez Community Center. E-mail: carlpennington1004@yahoo.com for more information.

·       Santa Barbara Martineztown NA, Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6:00 p.m., 1420 Edith NE. E-mail: sbmartineztown@gmail.com for more information.

·       South Broadway NA at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15 at South Broadway Cultural Center. E-mail: sbnaabq@gmail.com for more information

·       Westgate Heights NA at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6:00 p.m., 9901 Benavidez SW. E-mail: westgate9901@gmail.com for more information.

Community-Centered Action to Prevent Violence Seminar Offers Resources for Our Community

Violence in our community takes many forms and is a major concern for everyone today. On Friday, Nov. 16, the City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, the District Attorney’s Office, and representatives from numerous agencies will host a free daylong seminar on recognizing, addressing and solving issues of violence among families, relationships, and within our community. The seminar takes place at the Albuquerque Convention Center, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with free lunch for all registrants. This is a very important event, so please share with your family, friends and others. To register online, visit: http://www.bchealthcouncil.org/event-3106114

City Traffic Construction Reports Available Online

Ever wonder where the different construction projects are happening across town, so you can plan your drive and avoid if possible? Now you can view all construction traffic reports online via the Department of Municipal Development’s (DMD) interactive map! You can also view and download PDF reports as well. Visit: www.cabq.gov/municipaldevelopment/maps/traffic-report today!

Bernalillo County Property Tax Outreach Meetings This Week

The Bernalillo County Treasurer’s Office continues to host weekly community meetings about how property taxes are distributed, how to read and understand a property tax bill, and more, throughout November, and you’re invited to attend!

·       Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 9:30 a.m., Bear Canyon Senior Center

·       Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 11:00 a.m., Palo Duro Senior Center

·       Thursday, Nov. 15 at 12:30 p.m., Los Volcanes Senior Center

To learn more about property taxes, visit: www.bernco.gov/treasurer

Aerobic Classes at Senior and Multigenerational Centers Offer Great Exercise Benefits

Did you know that several of our senior and multigenerational centers offer aerobic classes? Manzano Mesa, Los Volcanes, North Domingo Baca, and Palo Duro, to name a few, offer these classes and many more fun and interesting classes. To learn more about our city’s senior and multigenerational centers and their community services, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/seniors/senior-multigenerational-centers

Community Policing Council (CPC) Meetings This Week

·       Northeast Area Command CPC, Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 6:00 p.m., North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center.

·       Southwest Area Command CPC, Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 6:00 p.m., Ted Gallegos Alamosa Community Center.

·       Southeast Area Command CPC, , Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 6:00 p.m.

For a complete listing of all CPC meeting dates, times, and locations, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/police/community-policing-council

Motorists are Urged to Drive Safely Around School Buses

Recent school bus tragedies in Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania have left parents without children, and have drastically changed families, and communities across the country. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urges drivers to please drive safely, use caution, be aware of your surroundings, and remember these rules about school bus safety:

·       Be alert and slow down when driving in neighborhoods with school zones

·       Watch for kids walking, playing, or assembling near bus stops. Children running late for the bus may dart into the street without looking.

·       Obey school bus laws as well as the flashing signal light system on all school buses.

·       Yellow flashing lights on a bus indicate the bus is preparing to stop to unload or pick up kids. Slow down and prepare to stop when you see these lights.

·       Red flashing lights (and extended stop arms on some buses) indicate the bus has stopped and kids are getting on or off. Stop and wait until the red lights stop flashing and the bus starts to move again before driving again.

To learn more about school bus safety, visit: www.nhtsa.gov/school-bus-safety for more information on this very important safety topic.

What Is the Library? Who is the Library?

Libraries have come a long way since the days they were just places to check out books. Today, you can use computer terminals, access free tutorials, find online homework help, download books, movies and music onto your smart phone or tablet, rent a ukulele or a cake pan, and so much more! Take a look at this great video and see just what your library has to offer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrqkdr00mjQ

Web Etiquette Guidelines for Neighborhoods

Whether you’re sending an e-mail, texting someone, posting something or responding to something on a social media site, or even composing content for a web page, there are guidelines that help ensure credible and positive communication. Visit the ONC Neighborhood Toolbox and learn some useful online communication guidelines at:

http://www.cabq.gov/office-of-neighborhood-coordination/news/web-etiquette-guidelines

Vanessa Baca

Neighborhood Communication Liaison, Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC)

City Council Department

(505) 768-3331 Office

Website: www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods