Coffee with a Cop Today!

Join the Southeast Area Command today, Monday, Feb. 25 at 12:30, Highland Senior Center, 131 Monroe NE, for Coffee with a Cop! This is a great opportunity to meet the officers, share concerns and ask questions, and enjoy a nice cup of joe! E-mail: lkuehn@cabq.gov for more information.

West Side Day at State Legislature Honors Neighborhoods and Residents

West Side Day at the 2019 State Legislature honors residents, neighborhoods, schools and businesses on the west side of the river this Thursday, Feb. 28 at the State Capital in Santa Fe. This is an excellent opportunity for West Side residents and neighbors to meet their state elected representatives and learn more about the legislative process. Activities include a tour of the State Capitol, a rally in the rotunda, and much more. To learn more, contact Jerry Gallegos at (505) 385-5809 or e-mail: jgallegoswccdg@gmail.com

Free Summer Law Camp 2019 Seeks 6^th and 7^th Graders For Great Educational Experience

The New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association and UNM are hosting the 2019 Summer Law Camp June 23-28 and July 7-12, and are seeking applicants in 6^th and 7^th grade for this great, free experience! Participants get a taste of college life and the opportunity to develop research skills, participating in mock trials, and participate in New Mexico’s legal system by meeting judges, attorneys and touring relevant judicial sites in Albuquerque. To learn more, call (505) 277-5321 or visit: www.cpp.unm.edu

Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town

·       Palomas Park NA, Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. No location listed. E-mail: wmarsh@comcast.net for more information.

·       Historic Old Town Property Owners, Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 3:30 p.m., APD Old Town Substation. E-mail: historicoldtown@gmail.com for more information.

·       International District Healthy Communities Coalition, Thursday, Feb. 28 at 9:00 a.m., Highland Baptist Church. E-mail: idhccabq@gmail.com for more information.

GOV TV Offers Boards and Commissions Channel on YouTube

Ever wanted to attend one of the many boards and commission meetings offered in the City, but just don’t have time? You can now watch them online at the Gov TV Boards and Commission Meetings YouTube channel! Meetings ranging from the Civilian Police Oversight Agency to the Board of Ethics and Campaign Practices are featured, along with City Council meetings, Bernalillo County Commission meetings, and much more. Visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEqpcP42AmnpJPyuOy1jASQ?view_as=public to subscribe and start watching!

Community Policing Council (CPC) Meetings This Week

·       Valley Command CPC, Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6:00 p.m., Johnny Tapia Wells Park Community Center.

All of the CPCs are open to the public, and encourage all residents to attend, participate, and join! For a complete listing of CPC meeting dates, times and locations, as well as information on applying to serve on a CPC, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/police/community-policing-council

Free Sunday Movies at the Baca Library Are Great for the Entire Family!

Did you know that the Patrick Baca Library at Central and Unser offers free movies every Sunday? This week, Sunday, March 3, the film “Venom” will be shown, starting at 1:30 p.m., in the Children’s Activity Room. To learn more about this great free program, as well as the other services offered at this library, visit: https://abqlibrary.org/centralunser

Tips to Reduce Auto Theft Risks

With car thefts always being a concern, the Albuquerque Police Department has several tips to help keep your vehicle safe:

·       In winter months, do not leave your vehicle running to “warm up.” This is one very easy way for criminals to steal your car.

·       Always lock your car, close your windows, and engage your anti-theft device when leaving your vehicle.

·       Don’t leave your keys in your car for any reason.

·       Park in well-lit areas close to buildings.

·       Do not leave valuables in your car, including purses, wallets, cell phones, laptop computers, briefcases, backpacks or gym bags.

·       If possible, park your vehicle in a garage, behind a lockable gate, or in an area with good lighting.

·       If you take your vehicle for service, only leave your ignition key. Some people leave their entire key ring, including house keys, and copying these keys is another way thieves can strike.

·       Don’t keep vehicle registration, insurance paperwork, or other types of documents in your car. If there is a break-in, this information can be used for identity theft. Instead, keep this paperwork in your wallet and carry it with you.

·       Etch your vehicle identification number (VIN) on car doors, windows, windshields, engine blocks, and other parts.

·       Consider utilizing these other vehicle safety devices – a kill switch, a steering wheel lock, a steering column collar, brake locks, or wheel locks.

For more information on keeping your vehicle safe, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/police/crime-prevention-safety/auto-theft

¡Vamos Al Museo! Art Workshop This Saturday             

Join in the fun at the National Hispanic Cultural Center this Saturday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m., Creative classroom, Domenici Building, for the monthly ¡Vamos al Museo! family art workshop! Bring the kids and spend the morning engaging your artistic side. To learn more about this fun monthly event, and to see all the other exciting exhibits and happenings at the NHCC, visit: www.nhccnm.org

ONC YouTube Channel Offers Video Series on Parliamentary Procedure

Ever wonder how to make your neighborhood association’s bylaws a bit easier to understand? This question, and many more, are answered in the Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC)’s YouTube video series on Parliamentary Procedures, so if you’ve ever wanted to impress your association board with a “blurt stop,” this resource is for you, at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtPaOOlqsog7jRkxF0zRKjw/videos

Vanessa Baca

Neighborhood Communication Liaison, Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC)

City Council Department

(505) 768-3331 Office

Website: www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods