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Protect Yourself and Your Family Against Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus
With the recent announcement of the first two human cases of West Nile virus here in Bernalillo County this year, it’s essential to protect yourself and your family against mosquito bites which cause the virus. All residents are encouraged to use insect repellent with proven, effective ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, permethrin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus, limiting exposure to mosquitoes by avoiding outdoor activities at dawn and dusk, and eliminating sources of standing water on your property, which is where mosquitoes lay their eggs. For more information on mosquito control and prevention, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/
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Vote411.org, the League of Women Voters online voter guide, is now live! There are brief descriptions of the offices, candidates’ photos, contact information, and their answers to questions on issues. Go to the Vote411 website, enter your street address, and you can view information on voting in New Mexico, find your polling place and view your personal election ballot linked to your street address/geographic area.
By October 1, 2024, The Voter Guide (the hard copy version of the online Vote411.org) for Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia and Torrance Counties elections on November 5 will be available for distribution at over 50 community locations across the 4 county area.
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Updates from APD Foodhills Command
In August, 2024, there several ongoing operations in the Northeast Area Command designed to enhance safety and security in our community. First, we are actively addressing issues related to speeding and racing activity in our area. Our officers are conducting targeted operations to curb these dangerous behaviors and ensure that our roads remain safe for all users. Additionally there is an increased presence of our bike officers on local trails, such as the Embudo Trail and along the diversion channels. These officers are dedicated to patrolling these areas to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all who use them.
Now that school has started please remember to drive slowly at all school crosswalks. We want our students to get to school safely. Please SLOW DOWN for students and pay attention to the crossing guards !
Foothills APD CPC (Community Policing Council) Meetings — Second Mondays
The Community Policing Council’s goal is to engage in candid, detailed and meaningful dialogue between the Albuquerque Police and the citizens they serve. Participants are asked to make recommendations and identify concerns, problems, successes and opportunities within each area command and for the department as a whole. Regular participants include APD Foothills Commander Shawn Garrett and his staff. Commander Garrett provides monthly statistics for burglaries, auto theft, and other calls for service for our area.
You are cordially invited to attend APD (Albuquerque Police Department) Foothills CPC (Community Policing Council) meetings. The Council meets 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second Monday of every month at the Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Community Center. 501 Elizabeth St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
Senior Services Information
Bear Canyon Senior Center, 4645 Pitt NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 : https://www.cabq.gov/seniors/senior-multigenerational-centers/bear-canyon-senior-center
Bear Canyon Senior Center Spring 2024 Senior Activities https://www.cabq.gov/seniors/documents/bcsc-april-2024-activity-list.pdf
Free Senior Lunch Options
The City of Albuquerque Dept of Senior Affairs continues to serve Senior lunches for persons 60 yrs and older. Lunches are distributed between 11:30 am – 1 pm, Monday – Friday and are available at local Senior and Multigenerational Centers — including Bear Canyon Sr Center. Seniors must make reservations for their free lunch with the Senior Center 24 hours in advance. Contact https://www.cabq.gov/seniors/senior-services/senior-meals.
Senior Services in Bernalillo County
Transportation Assistance: Learn about curb-to-curb van transportation within Bernalillo County provided to individuals age 60 and older.
Home Services and Assistance: Home Services are available to seniors ages 60 and older to promote safe, independent living. Services include chores, repairs, and retrofit.
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CABQ Solid Waste Dept.
For information regarding CABQ Solid Waste Dept, hazardous waste collection, green waste, trash pick up and recycling events, please call 311 or go to https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste
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City of Albuquerque Constructive Conversations Report
In Spring 2024, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and City Councilors met for “Constructive Conversations,” a series of community meetings fostering dialogue between residents and city leaders to shape the future of the built environment in Albuquerque. The series featured nine sessions in each Council district across Albuquerque. There was significant attendance and interaction between community members and the Mayor’s Office, City Councilors and City Department leaders including Planning, Parks and Recreation, Municipal Development, Community Safety and more. The below Constructive Conversations report summarizes key facts related to the Constructive Conversations as well as feedback received on community hopes and needs. View the report
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Apply to Serve on a CABQ Board or Commission
If you are interested in serving on a City of Albuquerque Board or Commission, apply via the online application. The application works for all boards and commissions and will remain active for one calendar year from the date submitted. For a list of opportunities see: https://www.cabq.gov/clerk/boards-commissions
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The 311 Community Contact Center provides our community with speedy and easy access to City of Albuquerque information and services with exceptional customer care. City agents answer your questions and respond to your requests for service from any department or division at the City. Typical city related issues include: non-functioning Traffic signs and lights, abandoned vehicles, l
Click here for more information https://www.cabq.gov/311/abq311/
For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) : https://www.cabq.gov/municipaldevelopment/frequently-asked-questions
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Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) Dept
ACS Second Anniversary Report https://www.cabq.gov/mayor/documents/redefining-public-safety_acs-2-year-anniversary.pdf
The mission of ACS is to provide Albuquerque with a holistic, empathetic, and informed response to behavioral and mental health-related 911 calls. Responses are personalized to the needs of the individual, family, and community so that ACS can bring the right response at the right time. ACS allows 911 dispatch to send trained professionals with backgrounds in behavioral and mental health and social services to non-violent and non-medical calls.
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CABQ Office of Neighborhood Coordination: https://www.cabq.gov/office-of-neighborhood-coordination/
To subscribe to the weekly ONC e-news: https://cabq.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b697b563bdb0acc3e117a1409&id=8d891d34a8
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City of Albuquerque Comprehensive Plan Update:
The City of Albuquerque committed to updating the Comprehensive Plan to bring in current data, policies and actions that have been created since 2017. The 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update will take place on January 18, 2024 @ 8:40am via Zoom: https://cabq.zoom.us/j/
Newsletter: Comp Plan Update, Central ABQ CPA Assessment & NW Mesa Escarpment VPO @ EPC (mailchi.mp)
The Oso Grande area is in the Foothills Community Planning Assessment area that is scheduled to begin March 2026.
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You can make a direct difference in the lives of hungry children, adults, seniors and whole families by providing the nourishment they need. The Food Bank accepts monetary donations year round. A financial contribution extends your support allowing us to distribute up to five meals for every one dollar contributed. Please make your gift payable to Roadrunner Food Bank, 5840 Office Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, or Donate online: https://www.rrfb.org/give/give-funds/
For more information, please call 505.349.8909 or 575.523.4390.