Pet Safety in the Summer Heat
Don't forget that our fur babies feel the heat in the summertime too! Here are some suggestions to keep your pets happy and healthy this summer:
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Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so make certain they have access to plenty of clean, fresh water at all times.
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Consider keeping your pets indoors when it's hot or humid outside. If they must be outdoors, make certain they have a shady place out of the sun and please bring them indoors when it is extremely hot.
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Hot sidewalks can burn paws, so only take your pet for a walk in the early morning or when it cools off in the evening.
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Insecticides can be toxic to pets, so keep them out of reach.
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Picnic and barbecue food can be fatal, so keep things like grapes, onions, raisins, chocolate and xylitol away from your pets.
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Dogs with flat faces, like Pugs and similar breeds, ar more susceptible to heat stroke since they can't pant as effectively as other dog breeds. These breeds should be kept in cool, indoors areas as much as possible.
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Know the symptoms of overheating in pets, including excessive panting, difficulty breathing, heavy drooling, mild weakness, stupor or collapse.
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NEVER leave your pet alone in a parked vehicle! It can lead to heatstroke.
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Don't leave your pets unsupervised near swimming pools as not all dogs are good swimmers.
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There are often fireworks during the summer for various events, so keep your pets indoors if this is happening nearby. The noise can be very traumatic for them, and often they will escape and get lost or hit by a car to escape the noise. Keep them safe in a quiet, sheltered and escape-proof area of your house.
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Gun Buyback Event Hosted by APD, Crime Stoppers and the Bernalillo County District Attorney
The Albuquerque Police Department (APD), Crime Stoppers, and the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office are co-hosting a Gun Buy Back event Saturday, July 13 at the César Chávez Community Center, 7505 Kathryn SE, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Up to $75 will be offered for operational hand guns, shotguns and rifles; and up to $100 will be offered for operational assault rifles. All weapons must be UNLOADED. To learn more, visit: www.cabq.gov/council/find-your-councilor/district-6/events/gun-buy-back-event
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Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town
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Nob Hill, Monday, July 8 at 6:00 p.m., Monte Vista Christian Church. E-mail: theboard@nobhill-nm.com for more information.
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Alamosa, Monday, July 8 at 6:00 p.m., no location listed. E-mail: jetbac@aol.com for more information.
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Huning Castle, Tuesday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m., Albuquerque Country Club. E-mail: hcnaalert@gmail.com for more information.
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D7 Coalition, Wednesday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m., Horn YMCA. E-mail: davidh.d7@comcast.net for more information.
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Westside Coalition, Wednesday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m., Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center. E-mail: jfworrall@comcast.net for more information.
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Barelas, Thursday, July 11 at 6:00 p.m., Barelas Community Center. E-mail: info@barelas.org for more information.
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Santa Barbara Martineztown, Thursday, July 11 at 6:00 p.m., 1420 Edith NE. E-mail:sbmartineztown@gmail.com for more information.
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Singing Arrow, Thursday, July 11 at 6:00 p.m., Singing Arrow Community Center. E-mail: abqsana@gmail.com for more information.
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West Old Town, Thursday, July 11 at 6:00 p.m., Los Duranes Community Center. E-mail: krobtson@gmail.com for more information.
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South Valley Coalition, Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m., Bernco Sheriff South Area Command. E-mail: roberto@swop.net for more information.
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City Pools Will Have Extended Evening Hours Through Summer
Several City pools will remain open into the evenings on weekdays through the end of summer, to give Albuquerque families a safe and affordable option to get out of the house and cool off on warm summer evenings. Most pools will remain open until 8:00 p.m. For a complete list of all City pools and their schedules, visit: www.cabq.gov.pools
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Volunteer Needle Pickups in Albuquerque
Bernalillo County's Behavioral Health Services is hosting a series of needle pickups in various locations throughout Albuquerque and is seeking volunteers. This is a great opportunity to safely learn how to pick up and dispose of needles. Several community members have participated and taken their knowledge back to their own neighborhoods to further train neighbors. This week's needle pickup takes place at the Praise & Worship Center, Barcelona and Isleta SW, on Wednesday, July 10 at 9:00 a.m. To sign up for this event or to learn more, contact Evan Gonzales at: evgonzales@bernco.gov or visit: www.bernco.gov/dbhs
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Community Policing Council (CPC) Meetings This Week
Have you attended a Community Policing Council (CPC) meeting yet? These great meetings are free, open to the public, and encourage residents to participate and join! It's an excellent opportunity to be part of policy development for the Albuquerque Police Department. Here are this week's meetings:
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Foothills Area Command CPC, Monday, July 8 at 6:00 p.m., Holiday Park Community Center
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Northeast Area Command CPC, Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m., North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center
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Southwest Area Command CPC, Wednesday, July 10 at 6;00 p.m., Ted Gallegos (Alamosa) Community Center.
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
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Job Fair Invites Community Members Seeking Employment
The 7th Annual Job Fair, hosted by Senator Michael Padilla, will take place Wednesday, July 10, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, at Harrison Middle School, 3912 Isleta SW. This yearly free community event features over 100 potential employers and actively seeks to connect job seekers with quality companies and organizations. In the past six years, over 3,800 people have found jobs through this event. Please share this information with family and friends! To learn more, visit the Event page at: www.facebook.com/events/366204337340652
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Like to Star-Gaze? Alamosa Library Hosting Fun Astronomy Classes for Tweens!
Got a tween between 13 and 17 who loves to star-gaze? Send them over to the Alamosa Library on Tuesday, July 9 to learn about our star system, how to plot a constellation, and other fun stuff! This free event is limited to 12 participants and will fill up quickly, so sign up today by calling (505) 836-0684!
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City of Albuquerque Hosts Career Fair
Know someone who wants to work for the City of Albuquerque? Send them to the Job and Career Fair on Saturday, July 13, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Cottonwood Mall, 10000 Coors Bypass NW. Hiring managers from all City departments will be on hand to answer questions and help applicants, so don't let this great opportunity go! To learn more about this event, visit: www.cabq.gov/jobfair
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Senior Centers Offer Wide Variety of Activities and Services for 62+
We all know a senior citizen, whether it's a family member, a friend or a neighbor! Why not recommend some of the great free services offered by our Department of Senior Affairs? Our many Senior Centers offer a wide variety of classes and activities ranging from computer literacy to tax assistance to basketball to knitting to wood carving, and everything in between! Visit: www.cabq.gov/seniors/events to learn more!
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Half-Price Weekend at BioPark, Zoo and Aquarium Coming Up
Mark your calendar and plan to take the family to the BioPark for Half-Price Weekend! Saturday, July 20 through Sunday, July 21 gets you in at the Zoo or the Aquarium for only $5 per adult, $2.75 per senior citizen and $2.50 per kid under 18! It's a great opportunity to see some of the new exhibits and revisit some of the regular ones! To learn more about Half-Price Weekend, visit: www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/events/july-half-price-weekend
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