Announcing the Oso Grande Neighborhood Association
Annual General Meeting
Our OGNA General Meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm, October 29, 2026 at the Bear Canyon Senior Center, 4645 Pitt, NE, Albuquerque, 87111.
We have an exciting Agenda of informational speakers including City Staff and NM District 27 candidates as well as OGNA Board Member Elections. The topics and/or speakers so far will be:
- Fire Safety and Awareness In and Around Your Home: ABQ Fire Rescue
- Foothills Community Planning Process: D. J. Felipe
- NM District 27 House of Representatives Candidates: Abbey Foster (D); Jahnelle Louise Garcia (R)
OGNA Board Member Elections at the Annual Meeting!
We hope you will consider becoming involved and serve your Oso Grande Neighborhood Association (OGNA). The following OGNA Board positions are open for nominations and self-nominations: President, Vice President, Secretary, and 4 At Large positions. These positions will be for a term of two calendar years October 2026 – October 2028. A Board Application can be found under the OGNA Board tab on this website and must be submitted by October 8,
Renew Your OGNA Membership !
Per the OGNA Bylaws and the City of Albuquerque’s Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance [0-22-15], members need to renew their membership on an annual basis. Memberships expire on the last day of October each year. Remember that OGNA membership is required to vote in the Annual Elections. A Membership Application can be found under the Join the Neighborhood Association tab on this website. You can bring the completed Membership Application form(s) to the OGNA General Mtg on October 29.
Foothills Community Planning Area (CPA) Assessment Update
Sponsored by the City of Albuquerque Long Range Planning Department.
CPA Assessments are year-long planning efforts that help identify community strengths, challenges, opportunities, and priorities. Through community input, data analysis, and collaboration with City departments and partner agencies, the assessment will help inform future planning, investments, projects, and programs. The CPA will not change zoning or adopt new regulations.
There will be many opportunities to participate throughout the assessment, including community meetings, open houses, surveys, pop-up events, and other outreach activities. For further information contact the CABQ Planning Department Lead for the Foothills Planning Area: DJ Felipe, dfelipe@cabq.gov
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Bob Fass’ Memorial in the Park
Bob Fass, our former OGNA President, passed away on February 25, 2026 after an extended illness. He was a staunch advocate for our neighborhood, El Oso Grande Park and the Pollinator Garden as well as the District 8 Coalition of Neighborhoods.
Bob was remembered in a special gathering of over 50 people at El Oso Grande Park at 8 am, May 8. Neighbors from several areas in the NE Heights including Oso Grande, Academy Hills, Cielito Lindo and the District 8 Coalition of Neighborhoods (Bob served as President) were in attendance. There were also several City of Albuquerque staff members including Elaine Romero from City Councilor Champaine’s office and Aziza Chavez, Senior Policy Analyst in the Mayor’s Office. Representatives from the Bear Canyon Senior Center where Bob served on the Friends of Bear Canyon Board were also present. We will miss Bob…
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Our District 8 City Councilor — Dan Champine
City Councilor Dan Champine represents District 8, Albuquerque’s Far Northeast Heights and Foothills (includes the Oso Grande area) and was elected to the City Council in 2023. Need help? Contact Councilor Champine. Send us an online request or call his office at 505-768-3100.
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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, etc.
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Your Questions Answered: Installation of the Fiber Optic Cable System in Albuquerque
OGNA is aware of the installation of fiber optic cable that is going on in our Oso Grande area and all across the City. There are actually 3 different fiber companies that will be installing fiber cables: Ezee Fiber, Vexus and Gigapower. Each of these fiber optic companies have already received right of way permits and permission to install fiber optic cable in the right of way across private properties from the City Planning Dept and City Broadband Office. The City owns/oversees all right of ways within the City limits, so you as a homeowner are not able to refuse the installation of fiber optic cable across your property – even if you choose not to use the internet and fiber optic services/products. As an example, Comcast Cable TV, CenturyLink, etc. have right of way permits and installed cable for TV and Internet access in most neighborhoods many years ago.
Right-of-way work to install fiber optic cable can occur along roads, sidewalks, property lines, and telephone poles. Each of the 3 fiber companies are required to notify residents in advance of construction via street signage and/or door flyers. Please be assured that these companies are responsible for completing the work and required by the City to restore any impacted areas to their original condition.
For questions or concerns regarding construction, contact the internet service provider/company directly using the phone number that is on the notification you received to ensure personalized service from the provider working in your area.
Ezee Fiber 505-539-4848 support.nm@ezeefiber.com
Gigapower 505-420-5195 contactus@circetusa.com
Vexus Fiber 844-512-5022
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Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) Dept
If you or someone you know needs help with a behavioral health crisis, call 9-1-1 for an ACS response. ACS First Responders are trained professionals who respond to behavioral health and quality of life calls that are not criminal or medical.
- Call 9-1-1 for emergencies
- Call 3-1-1 for non-emergencies or next-day follow-ups
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.
March 30, 2026 ACS Update: https://www.cabq.gov/acs/news/albuquerque-community-safety-welcomes-two-new-graduating-classes-of-responders
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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
Senior Center Activities: https://www.cabq.gov/seniors/documents/bcsc-ongoing-activity-list-spring-2026.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.
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505 Outside Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Authority Newsletter
These warm days have us dreaming about our spring gardens. Did you know we will give you $3 for every square foot of grass you remove and replace with desert friendly landscape? Perhaps this is the year you refresh your yard! We’re here to help and we’re sharing a fun landscape design template you can use to get started. The official start of spring is later this month. Prep now by clearing up around the plants you tucked in for the winter, aerating your lawns, and cleaning up your outdoor living spaces. Then after the last chance of freezing temperatures has passed (typically late March), it’s time to turn on your irrigation system.
Monthly Service Tips and Watering Recommendations
By following the Water Authority’s helpful tips, you can keep your water use down, your irrigation system running smoothly and your landscape looking great. https://www.505outside.
On February 18, 2026, following several hours of debate and multiple amendment votes, the Albuquerque City Council voted to adopt O-26-2, the 2025 Biennial Update to the City’s Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO)
View the approved Integrated Development Ordinance: City of Albuquerque IDO: https://www.cabq.gov/planning/codes-policies-regulations/integrated-development-ordinance
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Apply to Serve on Any 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