Nob Hill Neighbors, Three liquor license notices have come to my attention in the last few days.

I am distributing them for your information and to give you the opportunity to comment personally to NM Alcohol and Gaming Division(NMAGD) and/or CABQ Liquor Hearing Officer(LHO).

When a party applies for a license from NMAGD this triggers a LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE sign like you see in the attachments stating, “Any person having objection to granting a license for the location may register a written objection with the NMAGD. If a written objection is filed objection will be forwarded to the appropriate local governing body which will hold a public hearing on the application.” I believe that means the CABQ Liquor Hearing Officer (LHO), https://www.cabq.gov/council/liquor-hearings

I encourage any neighbor to comment individually to either agency whenever you wish; particularly when timeframes are tight.

If anyone knows the process better than me feel free to tell me what you know.

Nob Hill Neighborhood Association (NHNA) rarely expresses objection to NMAGD LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES  because timeframes are short.  Such objections are generally expressed by individuals.

NHNA can develop a statement of support or opposition to CABQ LHO whenever we receive neighborhood input indicating that neighbors want their association to make a statement. An association statement needs to be developed with neighborhood input and transparency. It needs a board meeting with proper notification of neighbors (which we do using the list serve that sent you this email), full community discussion, and the process of motions and votes by the board. If the hearing date permits we can do that at a regular meeting. If not we can call a special board meeting.

None of the three notices below is on our agenda for our next regular meeting, Monday, February 11, 6 pm, Monte Vista Christian Church, because they have come up so recently (agenda attached). However, we open our meetings with public comment. Anyone may comment on any issue relevant to the neighborhood. We suggest a target of a couple minutes but it can be extended slightly.  If public comment and the schedule of an application indicates a need, there is a possibility out board would amend our agenda. Otherwise, our action would be scheduled at a later date. You may also send your comments to theboard@NobHill-NM.com

Kind regards, Gary Eyster, President

Here are the three recent notices.

1. Three Little Birds, 114 Tulane SE

Email, 2/7/2019, Good afternoon Mr. Bayer (VP) and Mr. Eyster, In compliance with the regulations set forth by the Office of Neighborhood Coordination, I want to communicate with the Nob Hill Neighborhood Association about the upcoming hearing for a beer and wine license for Three Little Birds LLC.  Three Little Birds is located at 114 Tulane Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.  This restaurant is located next to Tractor Brewery, which serves beer and wine.

The upcoming hearing will be on Feb 22 at 9AM at the office of ONC(Office of Neighborhood Coordination)  located at One Civic Plaza NW , 9th Floor Room 9081.  That office can be reached at (50) 768-3334

I am the registered agent for Three Little Birds. Please let me know that this has been received. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you very much, Leticia Y. Bernal, Bernal Business Services LLC, 505.362.4545 [Comment by Gary Eyster: I did not see or hear of the LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE for this action. I assume it was posted.]

2. Soo Bak Seoul Bowl, 111 Hermosa SE; LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE attached

3. 7 Eleven Food Store #5771, 3801 Central Ave NE; LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE attached…..[Comment by Gary Eyster: I went to the store and talked to an employee. He said this is associated with a sale of the company and the license needs to be transferred to the new owner. He says the notice appears at all their stores affected by the sale].