Los Altos Pool Reopening Today!

Just in time for Spring Break, the historic Los Altos Pool is back open, and with some really great new renovations and features! The pool area is much larger with more ADA accessibility, more deck space for swim lessons and meets, larger locker rooms and showers, free Wi-Fi, and even a multipurpose room for community events! If you want to learn more about this great community resource, visit: www.cabq.gov/aquatics

District 5 Open House with City Councilor Cynthia Borrego

You are cordially invited to City Councilor Cynthia Borrego’s District 5 Open House this Tuesday, March 12, 6:00 p.m., at the Northwest Area Command, 10401 Cibola Loop NW. Meeting topics will include crime and fire safety updates, District 5 infrastructure, and economic and commerce information. Refreshments will be served. For more information, e-mail: susanvigil@cabq.gov.

Public Meeting Hosted by Short-Term Rental Task Force Next Week

The public is invited to attend a meeting hosted by the Short-Term Rental Task Force on Tuesday, March 19, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at the Realtor Building, Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors, 1635 University NE. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the Task Force to get input on regulation, registration, and administration of short-term rentals in Albuquerque. To learn more about this public meeting, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/council/find-your-councilor/district-7/projects-planning-efforts/short-term-rental-task-force

Community Policing Council (CPC) Meetings This Week

·       Foothills Area Command CPC, Monday, March 11 at 6:00 p.m., Holiday Park Community Center.

·       Northeast Area Command CPC, Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m., North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center.

·       Southwest Area Command CPC, Wednesday, March 13 at 6:00 p.m., Ted Gallegos (Alamosa) 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

Daylight Savings a Reminder to Change the Clock and Check for Safety!

This past Sunday, March 10, was the start of Daylight Savings Time, so if your clock didn’t automatically spring forward, remember to bump it up one hour. It’s also a good time to change out batteries on your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide monitors. Here is a useful article about how to change the batteries on your smoke detector: https://www.hometips.com/buying-guides/smoke-detector-batteries-change.html

Two “Coffee with a Cop” Events This Week!

You are cordially invited to join the officers from the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) at two – count ‘em, two! - Coffee with a Cop events this week:

·       Thursday, March 14 at Flying Star, 3416 Central SE (Southeast Area Command), 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. E-mail: lkuehn@cabq.gov for more information.

·       Saturday, March 16 at Cracker Barrel, 5700 Redlands NW (NW Area Command), 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. E-mail: pgelabert@cabq.gov for more information.

·       These community-focused events provide residents and neighborhoods a great opportunity to enjoy good coffee, ask questions and share concerns, and get to know your police officers, so come out if you can!

Tickets on Sale for “Noche de Flamenco” Mayor’s Dog Ball 2019

If you’re a dog lover or enjoy the rhythms of flamenco, you’ll want to buy your tickets now for the Mayor’s annual Dog Ball 2019! This year’s theme is “Noche de Flamenco,” with all proceeds going toward helping dog adoptions, spay/neuter programs, and saving the lives of animals in city shelters. To learn more or to purchase your tickets, visit: http://www.kennelkompadres.org/dog-ball-2019.html

Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town

·       Del Webb Mirehaven Annual Meeting, Monday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m., Sandia Amenity Center. E-mail: rorik.rivenburgh@gmail.com for more information.

·       Alamosa, Monday, March 11 at 6:00 p.m., no location listed. E-mail: jetbac@aol.com for more information.

·       Nob Hill, Monday, March 11 at 6:00 p.m., Monte Vista Church. E-mail: theboard@nobhill-nm.com for more information.

·       Silver Hill, Monday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m., Heights Community Center. E-mail: ja.montalbano@comcast.net for more information.

·       Wells Park, Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m., Johnny Tapia Wells Park Community Center. E-mail: wellsparkna@gmail.com for more information.

·       Huning Castle, Wednesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m., Albuquerque Country Club. E-mail: hcnaalert@gmail.com for more information.

·       North Wyoming, Wednesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m., North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. E-mail: albqnwna@msn.com for more information.

·       Barelas, Thursday, March 14 at 6:00 p.m., Barelas Community Center. E-mail: info@barelas.org for more information.

·       Singing Arrow, Thursday, March 14 at 6:00 p.m., Singing Arrow Community Center. E-mail: abqsana@gmail.com for more information.

·       Elder Homestead, Thursday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m., Cesar Chavez Community Center. E-mail: carlpennington1004@yahoo.com for more information.

·       South Valley Coalition, Thursday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m., Bernalillo County Sheriff South Area Command. E-mail: rmahoney01@comcast.net for more information.

Apply to Serve on the Police Oversight Board!

The Police Oversight Board is a 9-member board that provides policy guidance for, and civilian oversight of, the Albuquerque Police Department. Members are appointed to 3-year terms and are eligible to reappointed for an additional term. Any person residing within the City of Albuquerque may submit an application. Qualified applicants are placed into a pool of candidates available for future appointment when vacancies occur. To apply, visit: http://www.cabq.gov/council/albuquerque-police-oversight-board-application. For more information on the  POB and Civilian Police Oversight Agency (CPOA), visit: http://www.cabq.gov/cpoa.

Valle del Oro Hosts “Birds and Breakfast” Event

The Valle del Oro National Wildlife Refuge has a variety of events for everyone, and this week’s event on Saturday, March 16 at 8:00 a.m., combines breakfast with a plethora of wings, in “Birds and Breakfast.” To register for this free, family-friendly event, visit: www.friendsofvalledeoro.org

Council Adds Appeals Resources to Website

In order to help the public track the dates associated with appeals of land use decision that they may be interested in, the City Council has added a page to its website. Parties that are part of an appeal will still be noticed formally through the Planning Department. The page lists the title of each appeal and the associated dates. The page can be accessed at:

http://www.cabq.gov/council/council-meeting-schedules/appeals-of-land-use-decisions-to-the-city-council

Vanessa Baca

Neighborhood Communication Liaison, Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC)

City Council Department

(505) 768-3331 Office

Website: www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods