Labor Day Closures for City Government
Labor Day falls on Monday, September 2, and the majority of City offices will be closed. There will be NO bus or Sun Van service, all libraries, community centers and senior centers will be closed, the Open Space Center, Albuquerque Museum, and Shooting Range are all closed, and there will not be any 311 call center service. However, regular trash and recycle pickup will still happen, city pools and golf courses will all be open, and the BioPark will have full service until 5:00 p.m. To see a complete list of all City services for Labor Day, visit: www.cabq.gov/holiday/news/labor-day-holiday-information-2019
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Teen Ambassador Program Involves Sophomores and Juniors in Community Service
The Albuquerque Involved Teen Ambassador Program works with sophomores and juniors in our community to get them involved with volunteer opportunities and giving back to those in our city who need assistance. The program is currently recruiting students, so if you know of a high schooler who wants to become more connected and involved, send them to: www.abqinvolved.org/become-a-teen-ambassador
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Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town
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Historic Old Town Property Owners, Wednesday, August 28 at 3:30 p.m., Old Town Substation. E-mail: historicoldtown@gmail.com for more information.
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Citizen's Information Committee of Martineztown (CICM), Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m., La Amistad Community Center. E-mail: kris42898@live.com for more information.
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City Job Fair Seeks Bus Drivers for Hire!
Looking for a job? The City's Transit Department is hiring! Come to the Job and Career Fair next Thursday, August 29, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., City Hall, 9th Floor, City Council Committee Room, and see what great benefits the City can offer! To learn more, visit: www.cabq.gov/jobfair
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Serve on a City Board and Learn about Local Government Processes
There are over 60 boards and panels in the City, all made of up of citizens just like you. These boards and panels provide citizen feedback and oversight for a wide variety of community-based initiatives that include: police oversight, public arts, environmental planning, senior services, impact fees, economic development, and much more. If you’re interested in expanding your civic involvement and want to serve on a board, visit: www.cabq.gov/clerk/boards-commissions
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LearningExpress Library Offers Numerous Online Study and and Homework Resources
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Desert Mesa Neighborhood Hosting Community Event to Address Traffic Congestion Near Middle School
Residents of the Desert Mesa Neighborhood are joining forces with City Councilor Brad Winter, members of Albuquerque Public Schools (APS), City traffic engineers, surrounding neighborhoods and other residents, to address traffic congestion affecting the Desert Ridge Middle School. This meeting takes place Tuesday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m. in front of Desert Ridge Middle School, located on Barstow between Paseo del Norte and Alameda. If you live in this area and would like to attend, contact Kelly Harrell at: kelly@thrivenetwork.com
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"Junk Jog" Combines Trash Pickup and Fitness to Keep Albuquerque Beautiful
Plogging, a combination of jogging and picking up litter, began several years ago as an organized activity in Sweden because of growing concerns about marine debris and litter. Now the fitness craze is coming to Albuquerque! You are invited to join Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, Lululemon Athletica ABQ Uptown, Solid Waste Management, and Parks and Recreation on Saturday, September 21, for the inaugural Keep Albuquerque Beautiful Junk Jog four-mile plogging event. To learn more and to sign up, visit: www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/news/keep-albuquerque-beautiful-city-departments-and-community-partners-join-forces-to-host-plogging-event-in-the-bosque-on-sept-21
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Coffee with a Cop Invites Public to APD Training Academy This Saturday!
Join the officers of the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) this Saturday, August 31 between 9:00 a.m. - 12;00 noon for Coffee with a Cop at the APD Training Academy!, 5212 2nd St. NW. Meet your officers, enjoy a cup of joe (or two!), share concerns and ask questions, and meet your neighbors! ASL Interpreters, CART, and FM Loop System will be provided. For more information, contact Lt. Ferris Simmons at: fsimmons@cabq.gov
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Alameda Studio Tour Showcases Local Artists in the North Valley
If you haven't before checked out the Alameda Studio Tour, the 2019 event is your chance to experience a wide variety of local art in many different formats. There will be 37 artists showcasing their work in 14 studios throughout the North Valley on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday September 8, between 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Shop for jewelry, pottery, painting, prints, and much more! To learn more visit: https://www.alamedastudiotour.com/
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Fraud Protection Tips for Neighborhood Associations
The Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) was recently alerted by one of our Neighborhood Associations of an attempted scam, in which board member e-mail addresses were being used to fraudulently request money be transferred by other board members. Please be very cautious when receiving e-mail requests for any type of money transfer. If you find that the e-mail request is a hoax, report it immediately to the Albuquerque Police Department.
Below are some tips for protecting your information, both in person and online:
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Remember that you control the conversation. If you are contacted by someone asking for money, ask questions and get as much information as you can.
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Trust your instinct. If something feels “not right,” it is worth more investigation.
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Consider updating your association bylaws to include a secure process by which your association board handles financial transactions.
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Make sure the association treasurer knows which vendors you are working with and what money should be owed ahead of time.
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Be careful what you put on your website or social media. Scammers troll these sites to find facts about you or your association to build a false sense of trust.
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Always verify the information by initiating contact with a board member requesting money. For example: if your association treasurer receives an e-mail from the president asking to have money sent or transferred, get on the phone and verify with the president before you make that transaction.
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Do not wire-transfer money for any reason.
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Never provide personal information unless you initiated the contact.
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Hang up the phone if you have any concerns, if you're threatened, or if the caller refuses to give you a call-back number. Don't be afraid to be rude. Scammers often prey on trusting, polite people.
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If you are surprised by a bill, don’t pay it without first verifying its authenticity.
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If you receive a request for money that is needed by 5:00 "or else", that's a clue that something might not be right.
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A legitimate business will always accept multiple forms of payment. If you’re asked to pay a bill with a pre-paid gift card, watch out! It’s a scam.
- The ONC offers suggestions for protecting your association finances at: www.cabq.gov/office-of-neighborhood-coordination/news/avoiding-internet-scams
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