Coffee With a Cop with the Southeast Area Command!
Join the officers of the Southeast Area Command this Wednesday, July 24 for Coffee with a Cop! Have a cup of coffee and share concerns with the officers at McDonald's, 5001 Gibson SE between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contact the Southeast Area Command at: (505) 256-2050 with questions.
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National Night Out Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Have you registered for National Night Out yet? Got questions about where to have your event or if you need a permit? Check out the handy-dandy FAQs and find out all about this yearly community event at: www.cabq.gov/national-night-out
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Senior Crime Prevention Seminar at Barelas Community Center
Senior citizens currently represent the fastest-growing segment of the population in the United States, with one in every eight Americans being over 65. The Albuquerque Police Department will host a free seminar on crime prevention for senior citizens, focusing on personal safety, home and car safety, and being safe when shopping or out in public, on Wednesday, July 24, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Barelas Community Center, 801 Barelas SW. To learn more, contact the Barelas Senior Center at: (505) 764-6436 or visit: www.cabq.gov/seniors/senior-multigenerational-centers/barelas-senior-center.
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Neighborhood Engagement Process Update for July
As many of you know, the Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) is in the middle of the Neighborhood Engagement Process (NEP). This process is in place to gather information from community stakeholders that will help shape the amendments to the Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance (NARO). The NEP process includes the hiring of not only the independent contractor Social Innovations Strategy Group (SISGroup), but also facilitators employed by SISGroup to assist. These facilitators are: Dr. Rudy Garcia, Jamie Welles, Barbara Garcia, Antonio Maestas, and Lara Bryson. These facilitators, along with Everette Hill, will be continuing to contact stakeholders in the community to gather their input. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact ONC and we can clarify any issues. Please take a minute to familiarize yourself with all of the facilitators. Their bios can be found at: http://www.cabq.gov/office-of-neighborhood-coordination/neighborhood-engagement-process.
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Needle Pickup Seeks Volunteers for Safe Syringe Disposal
Join the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services this Friday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot of El Super Grocery Store at Central and Atrisco, and be part of the volunteer efforts to safely pick up and dispose of needles and syringes. This is a great training opportunity for you if you've been wanting to do this in your neighborhood. Contact Evan Gonzales at: evgonzales@bernco.gov to learn more.
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Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization Asks for Public Feedback on Metropolitan Transportation Plan
The Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MRMPO) oversees the development of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, or MTP, which is the long-range transportation plan for the Albuquerque Metropolitan Planning Area (AMPA). A Draft Connections 2040 MTP will be available for public review in the fall of 2019. There will be public meetings held in conjunction with the release of the draft plan where feedback from the public will be sought. You can learn more at: www.mrcog-nm.gov/Connections2040. If your neighborhood association would like a presentation about the MTP, contact Tara Cok at tcok@mrcog-nm.gov or at (505)724-3627.
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Scissors and Markers and Pens, Oh My!
The Department of Family and Community Services is sponsoring a school supply donation drive. Donations are being accepted at all City Community Centers until Wednesday, August 7. All items received will be dispersed at the 2nd Annual “Cruzin into the School Year” event that will take place at the Ted Gallegos Alamosa Community Center on August 11, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Our goal is to help with the transition back to school, by taking some of the financial burden off of families and ensure children are equipped to learn on the first day of school! For a list of items needed and for more information about the event, visit cabq.gov/youthconnect
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Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town
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International District Healthy Communities Coalition (IDHCC), Thursday, July 25 at 9:00 a.m., Highland Baptist Church. E-mail: hardy_bernadette@yahoo.com for more information.
- District 6 Coalition, Thursday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m., UNM School of Architecture, Room P133 (downstairs). E-mail: ginafornm@gmail.com for more information.
- District 8 Coalition, Thursday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m, Holiday Park Community Center. E-mail: dhc@zianet.com for more information.
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Stay in your Lane! ABQ RIDE Starts Driver Education Campaign in Preparation for ART Buses on Central Avenue
Don't forget that yesterday, July 22 was the start a two-month awareness campaign to prepare motorists for the full operation of the 9-mile stretch of Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) along Central Avenue. ABQ RIDE drivers started training in ART buses, and the Albuquerque Police Department will be pulling over drivers who improperly use the ART lanes during this two-month period. Citations will be issued to motorists when the ART training period is over. To learn more about ART and ABQ RIDE, visit: www.myabqride.com
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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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Valley Area Command CPC, Thursday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m., Johnny Tapia Wells Park 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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Garage Sale Safety Tips!
Summer always means garage sales,and there are a few things to keep in mind when having one:
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Only two garage sales per year are allowed by City rule, and can’t exceed three days.
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No signs advertising the sale are allowed on utility poles or in medians.
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If possible, have an assistant or two to help you with sales and cash handling, and to prevent theft of sale items or cash.
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Have plenty of change on hand - $1 bills, quarters, etc. – and keep a close eye on it.
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Have a calculator on hand.
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Specify that sale of all items is final and clarify that all sales are cash only.
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For safety, have the sale in your more-visible yard or driveway, not in the garage.
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Keep your pets indoors.
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Keep your house doors and windows closed and locked, and keep your garage locked.
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Before the sale, double-check all sale items to ensure no personal or financial information is left in them.
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Watch for trip hazards such as cords, boxes, bags, or other clutter, and don’t display breakable items where they can be easily knocked over.
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Keep anything that is not for sale out of sight.
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Any items not sold at the end of the day could be put in a box marked “FREE” to eliminate further packing and cleaning up.
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If you’ve put out signs, remember to take them down at the end of the sale and keep your neighborhood looking tidy.
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To learn more about garage sales in Albuquerque, contact the Planning Department’s Zoning & Residential Code Office at (505) 924-3850 or visit: www.cabq.gov/planning/planning-faqs/code-enforcement-faqs
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