Held the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM. The meeting is at the Northwest Area Command Substation located at 10401 Cibola Loop, NW 87114 across from Cibola High School.

Veteran Property Tax Exemptions  

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at the at the Assessor’s Office, 501 Tijeras Ave. NW, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The outreach events will be on the third Thursday of every month until April 2020, with an additional date on April 23, to ensure property owners applying for the veteran property tax exemptions meet the deadline, which is 30 days after the mailing of the notice of value statements.

Income Tax Assistance

Make your appointment for assistance with taxes.  Los Volcanes Senior Center, 6500 Los Volcanes NW, 836-8745.  Friday February 7 – April 10, 2020 APPOINTMENTS ONLY

 

“The Rio Grande: Wetlands/Borderlands” Images of the Rio Grande 

Feb 29, 2020, 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM, Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW

Jonathan Reeve Price presents an exhibit of digitally altered images of the Rio Grande. One series of images features the San Antonio Oxbow located just south of the Open Space Visitor Center. They show the value of this precious urban-wildlife interface that is under threat from development. Another series of images follows the Rio Grande from El Paso to the Gulf of Mexico, what the artist calls “The Liquid Border.” “These images contrast the beautiful curves of the river, seen from space, with the sharp dangers that migrant face when trying to trek across the river, and through the brutal landscape on the American side.” The exhibit runs through March 29, 2020. For more information call 897-8831.  Free

 

What Happens When You Die?  

Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, NEW MH Albuquerque Office, 8208 Louisiana Blvd NE, Ste C, Directions:  ttps://goo.gl/maps/oofoaDsqpqurRi5B9

Living Trust and Wills Seminar Morris Hall attorneys, James Plitz and Lisa Wynn, will answer the following questions:

• Retirement Plans. How does the newly enacted SECURE Act work, and how does it affect my IRA?
• Probate. What is probate and how can it be avoided?
• Taxes. How can community property and proper estate planning reduce or eliminate capital gains tax?
• Death or Incapacity. How does a will or trust impact my family when I die or if I become incapacitated?
• Peace of Mind. How do I know if my estate plan is up-to-date? How do I discuss my plan with my loved ones?
• Other Considerations. What other risks and issues, such as taxes, lawsuits, and divorce should be considered when developing my plan?

MH Albuquerque Office RSVP by filling in the form below or call 505-889-0100

 

Senior Centers Offer Many Community Resources and Classes!    

The City has eight Senior Centers citywide, all of which offer a wide variety of fun and innovative resources, exercise classes, arts and crafts, and best of all, meals! Breakfast and lunch are provided for free to senior citizens 60 and older, with a small donation requested if possible, but no one is turned away. Classes such as pickleball, writing, retablo wood carving, computer skills, languages and so many more, are all on offer to our seniors in the community. To see a full list of

all services offered by our senior centers, including Meal Sites, visit: www.cabq.gov/seniors/documents/dsa_activitiescat_2020_webfinal.pdf

 

AARP Smart Driver 

This one day, four-hour class provide techniques for coping with changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time, along with a “rules of the road” review.  No tests are involved.  $15 for AARP members $20 for non-members.  Make check payable to AARP and bring it to the class.  Los Volcanes Senor Center (6500 Los Volcanes NW).  1st Monday of each month, 9:00am-1:15pm.  Call 767-5999  to reserve you seat

 

Plastic Bag REMINDER! 

Single-Use Plastic Bags Will No Longer Be Offered in Stores and Businesses Starting January 1, 2020.

Starting Wednesday, January 1, 2020, local stores and businesses will no longer carry plastic bags for shoppers. The City Council passed the Clean and Green Retail Ordinance last April, prohibiting businesses from providing single-use plastic bags to customers. To learn more about Clean and Green visit:

http://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/clean-and-green-retail-ordinance

 

NM Gas Company Offers Free Online Savings Tool

Interested in learning how you might conserve natural resources within your home during winter months? The New Mexico Gas Company now has a free analysis tool available to help you. Visit: https://nmgc.energysavvy.com/residential/start/   and start saving today!

 

Freedom to Ride Program Expands Transit Options for Military Veterans
The New Mexico Rail Runner has expanded its Freedom to Ride Program, and now, all active duty military, veterans and anyone with a federally-issued veteran or military photo ID can ride the Rail Runner for free! To learn more, visit: www.riometro.org

 

LearningExpress Library Offers Numerous Online Study and and Homework Resources
LearningExpress Library is a great online resource that offers online tutoring, homework assistance in English and Spanish, test preparation, and career preparation for students of all ages!  Best of all, it’s free, all you need is a library card.
Visit:www.learningexpresshub.com/productengine/LELIndex.html#/learningexpresslibrary/libraryhome?AuthToken=91614C7C-629D-4D6C-A8A2-8709C84561E0 to learn more!

 

Free general admission to Albuquerque Museum 

On the following dates :

Enjoy a pleasant stroll in our sculpture garden with a friendly docent who will sharing stories  on the artists and their works. No reservations necessary.  General admission is free for the following times also:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month
5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday

Winter Tree Pruning

The winter is best time of year to prune trees. The Water Authority recommends hiring an arborist to prune them because arborists specialize in the care of individual trees. They are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide the proper care.

Arborists can provide the following services:

1. Pruning
2. Tree removal
3. Emergency tree care
4. Planting
5. Plant health care
6. Other services such as consulting, tree risk assessment, cabling and bracing of trees.

How do you find a professional arborist to take care of your trees? We recommend to ask the following questions when looking for an arborist:

1. Are they certified? Certified arborists have achieved a level of knowledge in the art and science of tree care through experience. They have passed a comprehensive examination developed by some of the nation’s leading tree care experts. There is an online resource called Find an Arboristto help you locate one in your area.
2. Do they have insurance? Check that they have a certificate of insurance that includes proof of liability for personal and property damage, including workers’ compensation.
3. Do they offer a contract? Get a written contract of the work to be completed from the arborist. It should include the estimate for the services, a start date, and estimate of how long the work will take.
4. Do they have references? Ask the tree company to provide a few names of past customers, and ask friends and neighbors for local references, too.

To learn more about tree care, visit http://www.treesaregood.org/portals/0/docs/treecare/hire_arborist.pdf

BernCo News Release: Assessor Partners with NM Dept. of Veteran Services for Veteran’s Outreach   

Office of the Assessor for Bernalillo County Hosts Third Annual Veteran Outreach Partnership with New Mexico Department of Veteran Services.  Bernalillo County.  The veteran outreach kicks off in December, and will be on the third Thursday of every month until April 2020, with an additional date in April added, to ensure property owners applying for the veteran property tax exemptions meet the deadline, which is 30 days after the mailing of the notice of value statements.   This year, because of the continuing partnership, qualifying veterans will be able to obtain, at the veteran outreach, their tax exemption certificates on-site from the NMDVS and then be able to apply for their veteran property tax exemption with the Bernalillo County Assessor’s Office.

 

311 Customer Service Survey Invites Public Feedback

Have you taken the 311 Customer Service Survey yet? This online survey offers you the chance to give feedback and share ideas for making the City’s 311 service more open, accessible and accountable to the community it serves. To take the survey, visit:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8TKMZV

311 Citizen Contact Center

Information about the 311 Citizen Contact Center.

The 311 Citizen Contact Center is a centralized call center for the City of Albuquerque. The 311 service is a single telephone number for all non-emergency City of Albuquerque inquiries and services.

We answer questions and respond to requests for service.

Hours

Monday through Saturday – 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Animal welfare calls and fixed bus times)

How Can We Help?

There are several ways the City of Albuquerque and 311 can answer questions or requests for service.

• Online 311 Search
• City website
• Dial 311 or (505) 768-2000
  Outside Albuquerque, dial (505) 768-2000
• Online form
• Twitter

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The new City website link to report abandoned vehicles.

    Report Abandoned Vehicles at: https://www.cabq.gov/report-abandoned-vehicles/report-abandoned-vehicles

 

Sign Up for APD’s Security Camera Analytical Network! Does your home or business have a security camera? Register it with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Security Camera Analytical Network (SCAN) network at: www.cabq.gov/scan. Connecting your street-facing security camera to the SCAN network can help counter crime in your area and helps APD with visual surveillance and information in the event a crime was captured on camera.

 

 

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