Register Online for National Night Out!

National Night Out (NNO) is Tuesday, August 6, and all neighborhoods are encouraged to participate! If your neighborhood is hosting an event, register it online at:  https://www.cabq.gov/national-night-out. Attached is an updated, fillable flyer you can use to promote NNO among your neighbors. Just open the PDF, fill in your event information and print!

NMDOT Hosting Free Child Seat Inspections

Join staff from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) at a free child seat inspection event Thursday, June 20, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., at Fire Station 13, 9810 Eucariz Ave NE. This is a great opportunity to ensure your child’s car seat is safely and securely fastened in your vehicle. Other events will take place around the state. To learn more about these free events, visit: http://dot.state.nm.us/content/dam/nmdot/Community/Press_Releases/June_child_safety_seats.pdf

Community Recreation Summer Youth Programs Still Accepting Registrations

The City’s Community Recreation Summer Youth Programs started last Monday, June 10 and run through Friday, August 2. Registration is still open at several community centers so if you would like to register your children, visit: https://play.cabq.gov. For more information, visit www.cabq.gov/family or call (505) 767-5800.

Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town

·       Albuquerque Meadows, Monday, June 17 at 6:00 p.m., Clubhouse. E-mail: stetson414@gmail.com for more information.

·       Four Hills Village. Tuesday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m., Highpoint Sports and Wellness. E-mail: treasurer@glenwoodhills.net for more information.

·       Semillas y Raices, Tuesday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m., 1420 Edith NE, north side. E-mail: s33dsnroots@gmail.com for more information.

·       Glenwood Hills, Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m., Highpoint Sports and Wellness. E-mail: treasurer@glenwoodhills.net for more information.

·       SR Marmon, Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m., East Atrisco Kimbar. No contact information listed.

·       Santa Barbara Martineztown, Wednesday, June 19 at 6:00 p.m., 1420 Edith NE. E-mail: sbmartineztown@gmail.com for more information.

·       Santa Fe Village, Wednesday, June 19 at 6:00 p.m., Taylor Ranch Library. E-mail: Robert.oberer@gmail.com for more information.

·       Los Duranes, Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m., Los Duranes Community Center. E-mail: billherring@comcast.net for more information.

·       District 4 Coalition, Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m., North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. E-mail: michael@drpridham.com for more information.

·       South Broadway, Thursday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m., South Broadway Cultural Center. E-mail: sbnaabq@gmail.com for more information.

·       Westgate Heights, Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m., Westgate Community Center. E-mail: westgate9901@gmail.com for more information.

Juneteenth Celebration Showcases Sports History
Come and meet Olympic athletes Sheila Burrell and Jarrin Solomon and All-American sprinter Valerye Boyer Wells on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m., at the Juneteenth Celebration of Emancipation, Liberation and Wellness through Sports History, UNM Continuing Ed Auditorium, 1624 University NE. Refreshments from Powdrells BBQ will be available. To learn more, call (505) 345-8086 or e-mail: mrpowdrellsbbq@aol.com.

Pet Safety in the Summer Heat

Although this can be a fun time of the year for your furry friends, it’s also important to remember that higher temperatures mean higher risks for pets. To keep your pets safe, follow these safety tips from Animal Welfare:

·       Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water.

·       Know the symptoms of overheating, including excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart rate, drooling, stupor or even collapse.

·       Never leave your pet alone in a parked vehicle.

·       Do not leave pets unsupervised near swimming pools. Not all dogs are good swimmers and can drown.

·       If you are walking your pet, don’t let them linger on hot pavement as their paws can get burned. If the sidewalk is too hot for you to walk on your bare feet, it’s too hot for your pet!

For more information on keeping your pets happy and healthy in the summer, visit: http://www.cabq.gov/pets/news/keep-your-pets-cool

Community Policing Council (CPC) Meetings This Week

·       Northwest Area Command CPC, Wednesday, June 19 at 6:00 p.m., Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center.

·       Southeast Area Command CPC, Thursday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m., César Chávez Community Center.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend any of the CPC meetings, and anyone can 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

APD Announces 116 New Officers For Albuquerque

The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) announced today that several new police officers will be hitting city streets. Most of those officers are now patrolling Albuquerque’s streets after going through the police academy and completing on-the-job training. Currently, there are 72 new patrol officers added to all six of APD’s area commands:

·       Valley Area Command: 10 new officers

·       Southwest Area Command: 11 new officers

·       Southeast Area Command: 17 new officers

·       Northwest Area Command: 15 new officers

·       Northeast Area Command: 12 new officers

·       Foothills Area Command: 7 new officers.

Three new officers are serving in other commands; another 13 officers are completing on-the-job training; and two more classes – one lateral class and one cadet class – are finishing training this summer, which will add another 28 officers to APD. To learn more about the Albuquerque Police Department, visit: www.cabq.gov/police

Community Career Fair Seeks Job Applicants

Do you know someone who is seeking a job? Send them over to the Community Career Fair this Thursday, June 20, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., hosted by Goodwill Industries. To learn more, call (505) 881-6401 ext. 1816.

Art in Public Places Program Open to Artists

The Art in Public Places Program at New Mexico Arts announces the 2019 New Mexico Only Purchase Initiative, which seeks to buy art from artists from all types of media and genres within New Mexico. If you know an artist who might have artwork they want to sell as part of this initiative, visit: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals. The deadline for art submissions is August 2, 2019.

3^rd Thursday Family Night at Albuquerque Museum Promises Crafts and Fun for the Family

Take the family to the Albuquerque Museum this Thursday, June 20 and enjoy 3^rd Thursday Family Night from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. There will be live music, arts and crafts and fun for all. Best of all, it’s free! Visit: https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/albuquerque-museum/events/3rd-thursday-family-night

Vanessa Baca

Neighborhood Communication Liaison, Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC)

City Council Department

(505) 768-3331 Office

Website: www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods