Memorial Day Closures for City Government

Memorial Day will be observed Monday, May 27 and most City offices will be closed. There will be no bus or Sun Van service, all community centers, health and social service centers, and senior centers will be closed; all libraries will be closed; and the Albuquerque Museum, the Balloon Museum and the Open Space Visitors Center will all be closed. However, there will be regular trash and recycle pick-up, the Albuquerque BioPark and all City swimming pools will be open, and City golf courses will be open. For a complete list of City services that will be available on Memorial Day and what services will not be available, visit: http://www.cabq.gov/holiday/news/memorial-day-information

Community Policing Council (CPC) Meetings This Week

·       Valley Area Command, Thursday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m., Johnny Tapia Wells Park Community Center, 500 Mountain Rd. NW

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

Summer Camp Fearless Now Accepting Youth Registration

Do you have a kid between the ages of 9 and 13? Enroll them in Camp Fearless 2019! This annual program, hosted and conducted by the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), is an opportunity for the youth in our community to engage firsthand with public safety members, participate in many fun activities, and take day trips around the City. Each camp is five weeks long and will be open to the first 40 kids who register. To apply online, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/police/programs/summer-camp-fearless

Super Family Fun Night at Dennis Chavez Community Center Invites Community!

Join the Dennis Chavez Community Center and the John Marshall Health & Social Services Center at Super Family Fun Night this Friday, May 26, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., 715 Kathryn SE! This free evening of fun is open to the public and aims to show Albuquerque what great services, projects and initiatives are available! Share your ideas about what programs, classes and services YOU want, too. There are kid games, face painting, music, food, and information booths. To learn more, contact Cassandra Vigil, Community Recreation Supervisor, at (505) 767-5830 or e-mail: cvigil@cabq.gov

Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town

·       Albuquerque Meadows, Monday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m., Albuquerque Meadows Clubhouse. E-mail: stetson414@gmail.com for more information.

·       Semillas y Raices, Tuesday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m., 1420 Edith NE, north side. E-mail: s33dsnroots@gmail.com for more information.

·       Glenwood Hills, Tuesday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m., Highpoint Sports and Wellness. E-mail: treasurer@glenwoodhills.net for more information.

·       Four Hills Village, Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m., Canyon Club. E-mail: aman328@aol.com for more information.

·       International District Healthy Communities Coalition, Thursday, May 23 at 9:00 a.m., Highland Baptist Church. E-mail: idhccabq@gmail.com for more information.

·       North Eastern Association of Residents, Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. E-mail: jomartin87112@zoho.com for more information.

·       District 8 Coalition, Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m., Holiday Park Community Center. E-mail: dhc@zianet.com for more information.

You are Invited to Attend Civic Skills Workshops Focus on Planning, Zoning and Community Organizing!

Join us for the last of four Civic Skills Workshops in May, focused on Planning, Zoning, & Organizing: The Place-Building Toolkit. A comprehensive overview of the development of the City of Albuquerque and how planning and neighborhood development was established is a key part of this fascinating event, and we encourage you to attend! This event is a collaboration between the Office of Neighborhood Coordination, the Planning Department, and Common Ground ABQ, a McCune Foundation-funded program using an equity lens to strengthen the relationship between the City of Albuquerque, local organizations, and underserved communities. Free activities for kids 6 and older are available, and there will be light refreshments available.

·       Thursday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m., West Mesa Community Center, 5500 Glenrio NW

A link to the workshop presentations, and to RSVP, is available at: https://abc-zone.com/ido-trainings

Bernalillo County Public Meeting on South Valley Pool & Community Complex This Week

A public meeting hosted by the Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation Open Space Department will take place Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at the Rio Bravo Senior Meal Site, 3910 Isleta SW. The meeting will update the community on the South Valley Pool Renovation and related projects at facilities located on Isleta Boulevard at Camino del Valle. To learn more about this meeting, contact John Barney, County Planner, at 505-314-0404 or e-mail: jcbarney@bernco.gov

Volunteers Needed for 2019 National Senior Games Presented by Humana

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer experience? The 2019 National Senior Games, presented by Humana, are coming to Albuquerque June 14 – 25, and volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks. If you want to be part of this exciting opportunity, visit: www.nsga.com/volunteer or e-mail: volunteer@nsga.com

Door-to-Door Solicitation Safety Tips

Illegal or unauthorized door-to-door solicitation presents a possible unsafe situation in the residential setting, and the Albuquerque Police Department offers suggestions below about safely handling unwanted/unauthorized solicitors: 

·       If someone knocks on your door, if possible ALWAYS check the area through a window, eye-viewer or camera system prior to opening the door, even if you are expecting a visitor. If someone unfamiliar is outside your door, you should be VERY cautious about opening the door.

·       If you have a security screen door and it is bolted and locked and you feel comfortable opening the inner door, do so but do not engage with the individual. Instead, politely ask them to leave.

·       If you do not have a security screen door, ask the visitor to leave the premises and notify them that you do not want them there through your closed and locked front door. Never allow the visitor access to your house for any reason. Once you have asked the visitor to leave your property, you should observe them leaving and be prepared to report suspicious activity to the police.

·       Don’t let a knock on the door go unanswered, whether through your security screen door, main door, or camera system, however.  Criminals posing as a legitimate solicitor are looking for an empty house to eventually commit residential burglary, and if they break into an expected empty residence and find an occupant, the probability of a violent encounter is high.

·       If someone knocks on your door late at night asking for help, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. Instead, call 911 immediately.

·       If you have experienced an illegal solicitor or suspicious person knocking on doors in your neighborhood, alert your neighbors in the immediate area.

·       Remember that all legitimate businesses in the City of Albuquerque must have a permit to operate, and this includes the door-to-door solicitor per City Ordinance 13-3-1-1: “The Ordinance requires the individual to have on their person a permit that can be produced on request, which includes photo identification.  Any solicitor that claims not to have one or has left it in another location should be considered illegitimate. If you desire the right of privacy, posting a No Trespassing or No Soliciting sign on your premises must be observed by the solicitor. Solicitation is permitted only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and sunset.”

Visit: www.cabq.gov/police/documents/Door-to-Door-Solicitation.pdf to learn more about door to door solicitation safety.

Free Adult Learning Resources Available Online at The Public Library

Did you know our Albuquerque Bernalillo County Public Library offers a wealth of educational and learning resources not just for kids but for adults as well? There are self-directed courses, Diploma and GED resources, courses on Computer Basics and how to use social media, and so much more! And all you need is a library card! To learn more about these amazing free resources available to the public, visit: https://abqlibrary.org/adultlearning

Crime Mapping Tool Shows Online Real-Time Activity in Albuquerque

Have you bookmarked Albuquerque Police Department’s (APD) Crime Mapping Tool yet? This online, real-time map of criminal activity offers residents an up-to-date snapshot of what type of criminal activity is happening in their neighborhoods. Visit: http://www.cabq.gov/police/online-services/crime-mapping/ and make sure to bookmark the page, as it is updated daily.

Vanessa Baca

Neighborhood Communication Liaison, Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC)

City Council Department

(505) 768-3331 Office

Website: www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods