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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT Bob Fass Memorial in the Park 8:00 am, May 8, 2026
Dear Oso Grande Neighbors: Bob Fass will be remembered at El Oso Grande Park at 8:00 am, Friday, May 8. Come join us in honoring Bob for all his work and good deeds in the community. Bob Fass — our friend, neighbor and Oso Grande Neighborhood Association (OGNA) Board President — passed away on February 25, 2026 after an extended illness. As President, Bob was a staunch advocate for our neighborhood, El Oso Grande Park and the Pollinator Garden. He was instrumental in championing the maintenance and many of the improvements to our Park and the Pollinator Garden.
The OGNA Board will continue to meet every other month. Going forward David Hollis, the current Board Secretary, will be assuming the role as President in the interim until we can elect a new President.
The current OGNA Board Members are: Interim President: David Hollis, Vice President: Open/Vacant, Secretary: Open/Vacant Treasurer: Lorraine Kubik, At Large members: Victor Clark, Liz Maruyama, Dee Taylor and 2 Open/Vacant At Large positions
We are currently a small group and are in the need of additional Board Members. As you can see we have a total of 4 open positions on the Board. So we are asking that you consider joining the OGNA Board. If you are interested in joining the Board or have any questions please feel free to contact Lorraine Kubik at: Lrainskubik@gmail.com.
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OGNA is planning to join the City’s Solid Waste Management Department and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful for “One Albuquerque Cleanup Days”. We have registered to clean up our neighborhood, park, and other areas that need it in honor of Earth Day! With your help we can all work together to keep our neighborhood clean and beautiful.
So please join us on Saturday April 25th 2026 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm.
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2026 New Mexico Primary Election will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Good News! New Mexico now has Semi-open primaries! A person that did not specify a party, wrote Declined to State (DTS), or wrote Independent when registering can choose either a Democratic or Republican ballot when voting, without changing their voter registration.
Because voting is expanded, the League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico will provide a printed Voter Guide for the primary for the first time. If you want to get printed Guides for a business or organization or be notified via email when the PDF version of the Guide is posted on our website then call the League office at 505-884-8441 or email us at lwvcnmoffice@gmail.com.
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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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E-Waste Drop Off On Saturday, April 18, 2026
The Solid Waste Management Department and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful are hosting a free E-Waste Dropoff Event to help residents dispose of their old and unwanted electronics. On Saturday, April 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., residents can drive up to the North Lot at Balloon Fiesta Park, where Solid Waste Management employees will unload their items for them. To register for the event and to see a list of which items will be accepted and which will not, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/events/free-e-waste-dropoff
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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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Serve Your City on the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board
The City Council is recruiting applicants for the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board (CPOAB), a five-member board that reviews investigations into complaints involving APD personnel, makes policy recommendations, and hears public comment at monthly meetings. Board members are appointed by City Council for three-year terms. This is a meaningful way to contribute to public safety policy at the local level. Residents from all backgrounds who are interested in public safety, accountability, and who want to serve our City are encouraged to apply. For more information on the CPOA board and to apply, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/
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One Albuquerque Cleanup Day(s) April 11 and April 25, 2026
In honor of Earth Day, The Solid Waste Department and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful are excited to invite you to participate in One Albuquerque Cleanup Day – a citywide event dedicated to making our community cleaner, greener, and more beautiful! We’ve added an additional cleanup day to accommodate more volunteers.
Date: April 11, 2026 & April 25, 2026 (Saturdays) Register by April 3 for the April 11 opportunity or by April 17 for the April 25 opportunity
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Any Neighborhood in Albuquerque – you choose where to volunteer!
It’s easy to get involved: simply register to volunteer and join other community members on one or both days to work together to keep Albuquerque clean.
How to Register:
- Registration is required. Visit our registration page at www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/events
- Select your preferred neighborhood/area
- Sign up as an individual or with a group of friends, family, or coworkers
- A day and time for supply pickup will be scheduled
- Show up on the event day and help make a big impact!
Volunteers will be provided with supplies (trash bags, gloves, and grabbers). Free trash pickup will be provided by the Solid Waste Management Department, if you choose that option. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, support local areas, and show pride in our beautiful city. Together, we can make a positive, lasting change!
Let’s come together as ONE Albuquerque to make our city shine!
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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 final bill: O-26-2 (City Council File): https://cabq.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7790348&GUID=39E39AD3-6906-49AE-87DF-A5FEA8D16A89&Options=ID|Text|&Search=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