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Our 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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Annual Green Waste Pickup — Green Waste Curbside Collection, April 28 – May 9, 2025
The City of Albuquerque’s Solid Waste Management Department provides residential Green Waste collection at no additional charge two times each year. During collection events, residents should place their Green Waste at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the day of their regular trash collection. The green waste is processed into a rough chip mulch and used to help prevent erosion at the Cerro Colorado Landfill. Please call 311 or 505-768-2000 with questions or to report a missed Green Waste pick-up.
During collection events, please follow these guidelines:
*Green Waste must be 5 feet away from trash/recycling containers.
*Green Waste including leaves, grass, and brush must be placed in trash bags.
*Trash bags must not weigh more than 40 lbs.
*Cut branches to four-foot lengths and bundle them securely.
*Dirt, debris, gravel, construction material or tree stumps will not be picked up.
*Do not place green waste in your recycling cart.
For more information go to: https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/green-waste
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City Broadband Office Provides Update on Fiber Internet Infrastructure Expansion:
Fiber internet infrastructure expansion work is underway, with new-to-market internet service providers (ISPs) installing fiber across Albuquerque. The fiber is being installed underground and on telephone poles to bring faster, more reliable, and affordable internet options to homes and businesses, providing equitable access to broadband across Albuquerque.
While the City of Albuquerque is not performing the construction, a project of this scale requires close coordination between the City, public utilities, the internet providers, and their subcontractors. Installation also uses public right-of-ways and easements. Construction has been underway for over 13 months in both residential and commercial areas.
Fiber installation can be more intensive than routine infrastructure maintenance. Right-of-way work may occur along roads, sidewalks, property lines, and telephone poles. ISPs are required to notify residents in advance of construction via street signage and/or door flyers. Residents can view current and upcoming construction locations on the Fiber Company Public Right-of-Way Permit Map. Note: ISPs are responsible for completing the work and restoring any impacted areas to their original condition.
For questions or concerns regarding construction, contact the internet service provider 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
Gigapower 505-420-5195
Vexus Fiber 844-512-5022
For more information, visit cabq.gov/fiberinternet.
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Updates from Albuquerque Police Dept Foothills Command
APD Crime Prevention Unit Seeks Feedback on Proposed Dog Walker Watch Program
The Albuquerque Police Department’s (APD) Crime Prevention Unit is considering starting a Dog Walker Watch Program and seeks feedback from residents on this suggested idea. Dog Walker Watch is a crime prevention and awareness program, similar to Neighborhood Watch, that encourages neighbors out walking their dogs to be extra “eyes and ears” for law enforcement. Dog owners and walkers are trained on how to effectively observe and report suspicious behavior, while enhancing the partnership between the police and community. For more information on this proposed initiative, contact Laura Kuehn at: lkuehn@cabq.gov
APD…. ensuring safety and security
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.
Foothills APD Newsletter: April 2025 https://mailchi.mp/cabq/april-newsletter-4gasruruge
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E-Waste Collection Event at Tingley Beach Saturday April 26, 2025
The ABQ BioPark is teaming up with ACTenviro and New Mexico Computer Recyclers to host an e-waste recycling event at Tingley Beach on Saturday, April 26 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. You can just drive through and drop off old and used electronics. You can bring old cell phones, cables, keyboards, and almost anything with a plug to the north parking lot of ABQ BioPark Tingley Beach. While many items will be accepted, please note that TVs, microwaves, vacuums, refrigerators and freezers cannot be accepted. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/events/e-waste-recycling-event-at-the-abq-biopark
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ABQ RIDE Connect Microtransit Service Makes Getting Around Easier
Get a free ride in electric vans to your errands, appointments, activities, and more by using ABQ RIDE’s microtransit service in the Rio Grande and Southwest Mesa areas of Albuquerque. Get started and hail free rides by downloading the ABQ RIDE Connect app, which easily integrates with the Transit app. This is a pilot program that provides convenient community resources to connect riders with fixed-route bus service across the city. To learn more, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/transit/services/abq-ride-connect
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505 Outside 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.
Learn how here: https://www.505outside.
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.
Spring Landscape Cleanup: https://www.
Pollen Counts
The Air Quality Program uses PollenSense, an automated pollen monitoring system. Hourly pollen data is available by using the PollenWise mobile app, available for IOS and Android. Sign up to receive air alerts.
To check hourly Air Quality Index updates throughout the day, visit AirNow.govThe Daily Air Quality Update is posted on this website and emailed to individuals who have signed up to receive air quality alerts. The Air Quality Program issues health alerts if ambient air conditions may adversely affect individuals with respiratory conditions due to elevated levels of dust, smoke or ozone. Sign up to receive daily updates and other air alerts.
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
Center Activities List Spring 2025
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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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
If you or someone you know needs help with a behavioral health crisis, call 9-1-1 for an ACS response.
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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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
Civilian Police Oversight Board Seeks New Members
The City of Albuquerque is seeking dedicated residents to serve on the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board (CPOAB). This five-member board plays a crucial role in reviewing and investigating community concerns regarding the Albuquerque Police Department and ensuring accountability and transparency. To learn more and apply, please visit: https://www.cabq.gov/cpoa/police-oversight-board
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Teeniors Offers Free Tech Help
Teeniors is a non-profit organization that matches tech-savvy teens with senior citizens to help them navigate computers, cell phones, and smartphone apps. Teeniors offers several free help clinics that are open to all community members. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about how to better and more efficiently use technology, visit: www.teniors.com
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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
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