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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.

On the ballot here will be four State of New Mexico general obligation bond issue questions, six Bernalillo County general obligation bond issue questions, four State of New Mexico proposed constitutional amendments, two Albuquerque City Charter questions, and three mil levy questions.   There are full descriptions at lwvcnm.org  of the bond issues, constitutional amendments, and city charter amendments with background information so you can do your research.

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 Foothills 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.

AARP NM Senior Citizens Law Office: Estate Planning–Powers of Attorney, Wills & Other Important Life Decisions        September 24, 2024 at 11:00 am via a ZOOM link.

There never seems to be a good time to discuss an estate plan, so how about now!  Join AARP members from across the country and the Senior Citizens Law Office of New Mexico for a virtual class on estate planning to learn how to get your affairs in order. We’ll discuss what planning you need to do in case of incapacity and how you can pass on assets to your heirs.
For example, you’ll get information about: Powers of attorney, Creating a will, Avoiding probate, and Asset transfers

Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with a Zoom link before class.  REGISTRATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  https://events.aarp.org/zrmXka?sms=7&cn=zP-kdBCYRBivQIQwhkGxuQ

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