Holiday Closures for July 4th

Thursday, July 4 is Independence Day and the majority of City services and offices will be closed. There will be no bus or Sun Van service, all libraries and community centers and senior centers will be closed, the Open Space Visitors Center, animal shelters and the Summer Lunch Program will all be closed, and there is no 311 service that day. The BioPark and Botanic Gardens, golf courses, museums and city swimming pools are all open until 5:00 p.m., and there will be regular trash and recycle pickup that day. For a complete list of holiday closures, visit: http://www.cabq.gov/holiday/news/july-fourth-holiday

Coffee With a Cop Invites Public to Attend

Join the officers of the Foothills Area Command at “Coffee with a Cop” this Thursday, June 27 between 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at McDonald’s, 11824 Lomas NE. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, meet the officers and enjoy a cup of joe! Contact the Foothills Area Command at (505) 332-5240 with any questions.

Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town

·       Historic Old Town Property Owners, Wednesday, June 26 at 3:30 p.m., Old Town Substation. E-mail: historicoldtown@gmail.com for more information.

·       North Valley Coalition, Wednesday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m., Los Griegos Community Center. E-mail: nvcabq@gmail.com for more information.

·       International District Healthy Communities Coalition, Thursday, June 27 at 9:00 a.m., Highland Baptist Church. E-mail: idhccabq@gmail.com for more information.

·       Snow Heights, Thursday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m., Snow Heights Park. E-mail: laurasmigi@aol.com for more information.

Community Emergency Preparedness Training This Saturday

The public is invited to attend a free Emergency Preparedness Training on Saturday, June 29 from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m., at the Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina NW. This important event will discuss evacuation preparation, shelter locations, individual disaster preparedness and City operations. Families are encouraged to attend and lunch will be served. To learn more, contact Roger Ebner at (505) 244-8657 or: rebner@cabq.gov

Growers Markets Showcase Local Produce

Have you been to one of Albuquerque’s many great Grower’s Markets yet? There are so many to choose from, and in every quadrant of the city! You’ll have your pick of fresh fruit and seasonal vegetables, homemade food, handcrafts, and much more! To see a map of all Albuquerque Grower Markets, visit: http://farmersmarketsnm.org/find-a-market/

Teen Night Events Offer Free Summer Fun and Activities for Kids 12-19

Family and Community Services, Parks and Recreation and Cultural Services (Youth Connect) have planned 12 teen events that will take place at various locations throughout the city on Friday evenings, throughout the summer months. These events have been designed with a variety of themes to cater to youth, ages 12-19. This week’s Teen Night event, “Teen Night Takeover,” will include an Escape Room, Science Lounge, food, and music. This event takes place Friday, June 28, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., at Explora. Visit: www.cabq.gov/teen-nights for more information.

Mental Health First Aid Trainings Offer Resources for Youth-Focused Groups

The free Youth Mental Health First Aid classes provide excellent resources for individuals and groups who work primarily with the youth in our community. These trainings are open to the public and are particularly useful for people who regularly have contact with young people ages 8-24 such as parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches, school administration staff, janitors, bus drivers, community center staff, youth groups, after school program staff, doctors, nurses, hospital and medical facility staff, parks and recreation, court services, probation and juvenile justice, faith leaders, social workers or case managers. To register online for the upcoming June training or to see upcoming trainings, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-first-aid-for-people-who-work-with-youth-june-training-tickets-59237865049?aff=ebapi

Sign Up for APD’s Security Camera Analytical Network!

Does your home or business have a security camera? Register it with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Security Camera Analytical Network (SCAN) network at: www.cabq.gov/scan. Connecting your street-facing security camera to the SCAN network can help counter crime in your area and helps APD with visual surveillance and information in the event a crime was captured on camera.

Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center Has New Hours

Saturday, June 22 marked the start of new hours for the BernCo Animal Care and Resource Center. Hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, with adoptions from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Center is closed on Sundays, Mondays and all Bernalillo County holidays. In case of an animal enforcement emergency, call (505)468-PETS (468-7387). For more information, visit: www.bernco.gov/animal-care-services

STAY TUNED! New Weekly E-News Format Coming!

The ONC’s weekly e-news has gotten a facelift! Keep an eye out for our newly revised format coming out next week! For any questions in the meantime, contact us at: onc@cabq.gov

Vanessa Baca

Neighborhood Communication Liaison, Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC)

City Council Department

(505) 768-3331 Office

Website: www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods