Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event Offers Safe Disposal of Flammable, Chemical, Corrosive and Poisonous Items
The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Municipal Development, Engineering Division; Solid Waste Management Department; Bernalillo County, and Advanced Chemical Transport (ACT) are sponsoring a free household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, August 24, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., at the Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NW. Residents are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste that are flammable, corrosive or poisonous, and safely dispose of them. To learn more, visit:
www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/our-department/events/household-hazardous-waste-collection-event-2
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Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town
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Albuquerque Meadows, Monday, August 19 at 6:00 p.m., Albuquerque Meadows Clubhouse. E-mail: stetson414@gmail.com for more information.
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Semillas y Raices, Tuesday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m., 1420 Edith NE. E-mail: s33dsnroots@gmail.com for more information.
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Four Hills Village, Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m., The Canyon Club. E-mail: FHVAPresident@gmail.com for more information.
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Glenwood Hills, Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m., Highpoint Sports and Wellness. E-mail: treasurer@glenwoodhills.net for more information.
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Santa Barbara Martineztown, Wednesday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m., 1420 Edith NE. E-mail: sbmartineztown@gmail.com for more information.
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Santa Fe Village, Wednesday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m., Taylor Ranch Library. E-mail: robert.oberer@gmail.com for more information.
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District 4 Coalition, Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m., North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. E-mail: michael@drpridham.com for more information.
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International District Healthy Communities Coalition, Thursday, August 22 at 9:00 a.m., location TBD. E-mail: idhccabq@gmail.com for more information.
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Dog Walker Watch Encourages Neighborhood Residents to Help Prevent Crime
Love to walk your dog? Worried about crime in your neighborhood? Why not join the Dog Walker Watch Program? This national initiative encourages people to be consciously aware of what's going on around them while out walking their furry friends! There are thousands of dog owners in Albuquerque, and these eyes and ears can be a valuable crime-fighting asset to our city. To learn more about the program and how to sign up, visit: www.natw/dog-walker-watch
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Bernalillo County Promotes Online Mapping Tool to Help with Needle and Syring Pickup
Bernalilllo County's Department of Behavioral Health Services is taking an active role with the creation of an online mapping tool showing needle pickups within Bernalillo County. There is also a function to report needles that have been picked up. If you or your neighborhood group regularly pick up and dispose of needles, this map is for you! Visit: www.bernco.gov/needles to learn more.
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Free Mundos de Mestizaje Tour at National Hispanic Cultural Center Every Weekend
Have you seen the Mundos de Mestizaje mural at the National Hispanic Cultural Center yet? If not, take the family this weekend for a free tour of the mural inside the torreón at the NHCC. To learn more, visit: http://mundos.nationalhispaniccenter.org
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Food Pantry Program Accepting Donations of Non-Perishable Food
The Alamosa, East Central, John Marshall, and Los Griegos Health and Social Service Centers all offer a Food Pantry five days a week, for those in our community in need of food. No one is turned away. The Food Pantry program is always looking for food donations, so if you would like to give, contact: Mayan Armijo at: marmijo@cabq.gov for more information.
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Crestview Bluff Protection Discussion Meeting This Saturday!
The public is invited to a Discussion Meeting this Saturday, August 24 at the Ted M. Gallegos (Alamosa) Community Center at 10:30 a.m., to hear updates about the City and County's efforts to protect Crestview Bluff. To learn more, visit: www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/events/crestview-bluff-protection-discussion
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Several City Pools Staying Open Through September
Pool time isn't over just yet! The Parks and Recreation Department will keep several pools open through the end of September, including Rio Grande, Wilson, West Mesa, Eisenhower, Sierra Vista and Sunport. Hours of operation vary for each pool, so visit: www.cabq.gov/aquatics to find out when you can splash around!
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Community Emergency Preparedness Training This Week and the Public is Invited!
In a large-scale disaster, most rescues are performed by neighbors, not first responders who are typically overwhelmed with responding to the emergency. As a neighborhood resident, are you prepared for a disaster? Could you perform life-saving first aid to help your family, friends and neighbors? The City of Albuquerque's Office of Emergency Management is offering a free community training on Disaster Preparedness this Thursday, August 22, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the St. Luke Lutheran Church (Fellowship Hall) and you are invited! To learn more, e-mail Nick Zubel at: nzubel@cabq.gov
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Senior Citizens' Day Trivia at the Cherry Hills Library Brings a Blast from the Past!
Did you know that National Senior Citizens' Day is Saturday, August 24? The Cherry Hills Library is celebrating our community seniors by hosting Blast from the Past Senior Trivia from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Drop by with your favorite senior citizen and learn some fun retro facts this weekend! Visit: https://abqlibrary.org/cherryhills to learn about this and other fun programs the Cherry Hills Library has to offer!
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Tips for Summer Watering
The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) reminds everyone about summer watering, even in late summer, and offers tips on how to irrigate our yards, trees, and flowers:
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Follow the “Water by the Numbers” program and water your turf and plants just three times per week in summer months. Trees appreciate a deep watering every two to three weeks during the summer.
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If it rains, count that as one of your watering days and shut off automatic sprinkler systems when it rains. You can also install a Smart Irrigation Controller.
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Do not water or use your sprinkler between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Water early in the morning or in the later evening to reduce water loss to wind and evaporation.
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Troubleshoot your sprinkler system for leaks, broken heads and emitters, and poorly angled/aimed heads. A broken sprinkler head can waste as much as 16 gallons of water per minute – and irrigation water should never end up in the street or on others’ property.
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Consider replacing thirsty turf with xeriscaping. There are hundreds of regionally adapted plants, trees and shrubs that can fill your yard with color while saving you money on water.
Visit http://www.abcwua.org to learn more about water conservation programs and how you can reduce your water use!
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Community Policing Council (CPC) Meetings This Week
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Northwest Area Command, Wednesday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m., Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center.
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Valley Area Command, Thursday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m., Johnny Tapia Wells Park Community Center.
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
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5th Annual "Your Track to Success" Job Fair Open to Public
Know someone looking for a job? Send them to the 5th Annual Your Track to Success Employment Event, on Tuesday, August 20, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the Manzano Mesa Multi-Generational Center, 501 Elizabeth St. SE. The first 200 attendees will receive a free tote bag and free Rail Runner pass! To learn more, visit: www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Job-Fairs/your-track-to-success-08202019
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