Operation Hiring Heroes Employment Event Seeks Veterans for Jobs

Do you know a military veteran who is seeking employment? This event is for them! On Wednesday, April 10, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion, Post 13, 1201 Legion Rd. NE, numerous potential employers will be recruiting vets to work at their companies. To learn more, visit: www.wccnm.org

Women in Law Enforcement Recruitment Event Hosted by Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office

Are you a woman looking for a career in law enforcement, or do you know someone who is? The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is hosting a free recruitment seminar aimed at women seeking a career in law enforcement on Saturday, April 13 at 12:00 noon, Cottonwood Mall. It’s a great opportunity to meet the female deputies of BCSO and learn about their careers, find out about the BCSO and see how you might make a difference in our community! To learn more or to reserve your seat, call or text (505) 804-0000.

Free Climate Disruption Film Festival Invites the Public

You are cordially invited to attend the Climate Disruption Film Festival on Saturday, April 13, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., at the South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway SE. This community event will feature films on climate and environment, a free vegetarian buffet lunch, a panel discussion on climate disruption, and noted speakers including U.S. Representative Deb Haaland, First Lady of Albuquerque Elizabeth Kistin Keller, and much more! To learn more about this event, visit:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1025143104353638/

Community Policing Council (CPC) Meetings This Week

·       Foothills Area Command CPC, Monday, April 8 at 6:00 p.m., Holiday Park Community Center.

·       Northeast Area Command CPC, Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m., North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center.

·       Southwest Area Command CPC, Wednesday, April 10 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

“Southwest View” Highlights City and County Issues

Have you seen “Southwest View” yet? This City/County initiative showcases City Councilor Klarissa Peña and County Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada jointly discussing issues that affect constituents who live in the city and within county boundaries. To see the first episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGCDnlSokdE

Neighborhood Meetings Around Town

·       Nob Hill, Monday, April 8 at 6:00 p.m., Monte Vista Church. E-mail: theboard@nobhill-nm.com for more information.

·       Silver Hill, Monday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m., Heights Community Center. E-mail: ja.montalbano@comcast.net for more information.

·       Wells Park, Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m., Johnny Tapia Wells Park Community Center. E-mail: wellsparkna@gmail.com for more information.

·       Huning Castle, Wednesday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m., Albuquerque Country Club. E-mail: hcnaalert@gmail.com for more information.

·       Barelas, Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m., Barelas Community Center. E-mail: info@barelas.org for more information.

·       Elder Homestead, Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m., César Chávez Community Center. E-mail: carlpennington1004@yahoo.com for more information.

·       Singing Arrow, Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m., Singing Arrow Community Center. E-mail: abqsana@gmail.com for more information.

·       South Valley Coalition, Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m., Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office South Area Command. E-mail: rmahoney01@comcast.net for more information.

Barelas Senior Center Hosting Photo Exhibit Showcasing History of Barelas Neighborhood

You’re invited to attend the Barelas Photo Exhibit at the Barelas Senior Center, 714 7^th St. SW, now through April 27, and view the exhibit that showcases the history of the Barelas Neighborhood. One of Albuquerque’s most historic neighborhoods, the photo exhibit shows classic views of River View Elementary School, area businesses such as El Cambio, and the wide variety of residents who have made the area unique over the years. To learn more about the exhibit and the history of the Barelas Neighborhood, contact Julia Guerra at julia.guerra@comcast.net.

Free VIN Etching Event Hosted by APD

Have you had your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etched onto your car yet? It’s an excellent deterrent to car theft! The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is hosting the first VIN etching event of the year on Saturday, April 20 and it’s FREE and open to all residents! Join APD at the Journal Center between 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and get your car protected! To learn more, visit: www.cabq.gov/police

Album Cover Exhibit Showcases Unique Musical Art

Did you have a favorite album cover growing up? Do you have kids who don’t know what an album even is? The New Mexico Humanities Council invites you to Stories on the Sleeve: Connecting with Album Cover Art, a fascinating exhibit of album covers from private collections that describe the album’s significance in a person’s life. So if Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon stayed with you over the years, if Inna Gadda Da Vida’s Iron Butterfly made you see colors and patterns, or if the Ramones eponymous album cover just made you want to lean against a wall and look cool, this exhibit is for you! Running weekdays through Friday, June 21 from 9am – 4pm at the New Mexico Humanities Council, 4115 Silver SE. To learn more, visit: www.nmhumanities.org

Bernalillo County Assessor Mails Out Property “Notice of Value” Statements This Month

The Bernalillo County Assessor’s Office has mailed out “Notice of Value” statements to property owners in April, notifying property owners about their property’s assessed value for property tax purposes. The deadline to protest the assessed value on your property, or to apply for any eligible property tax savings programs is Tuesday, April 30, 2019. For questions on property taxes in Bernalillo County, call (505) 222-3700 or visit: www.bernco.gov/assessor

ONC Toolbox Series Offers Suggestions for Applying for Grants

Does your neighborhood association want to apply for grants to help with projects and initiatives in your area? Grants can be very exciting to get, and useful to understand, but before you start writing, there are some things that might help you along the way. Visit our Grant Writing Toolkit Series at: http://www.cabq.gov/office-of-neighborhood-coordination/neighborhood-toolbox/grant-writing-series and learn about the grant-writing process, pitfalls you may encounter, and suggestions for overall success.

Vanessa Baca

Neighborhood Communication Liaison, Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC)

City Council Department

(505) 768-3331 Office

Website: www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods