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

Free Skills for Dementia Caregiving Course

Alzheimer’s Association, 6731 Academy Rd. NE

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tuesday, February 04, 2020 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

“Skills for Dementia Caregiving”  is a designed for family and friends caring for a loved one with dementia, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter.

This evidence-based training aims to teach caregivers practical techniques for interacting with loved ones with dementia orAlzheimer’s disease, and for understanding and managing their behavior. It also imparts tools for long-term planning and for reducing stresses common to dementia or Alzheimer’s caregivers. The course explains the signs, impacts and pathology of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.  Call 505-266-4473 to Register Today!  Price: Free

Mayor Tim Keller Gives First State of the City Address, Marks First-Year Progress, Announces New Initiatives for Most Pressing Challenges

Mayor Tim Keller delivered his first State of the City address at a community celebration where he marked the progress his administration has made during the first year in office and detailed new efforts to address Albuquerque’s most pressing challenges.

For a  breakdown on the speech go to:  https://www.cabq.gov/mayor/news/mayor-tim-keller-gives-first-state-of-the-city-address-marks-first-year-progress-announces-new-initiatives-for-most-pressing-challenges

For a video on the speach (1 hour, 26 minutes) go to:  https://www.cabq.gov/sotc

FREE Genealogical Research 

10:30 AM | Saturday Jan 18, 2020, Main Library 2nd floor, 501 Copper Ave NW

Come to the Library for a FREE one on one experience with your Genealogy. We will help, teach, and research your families Ancestry with you.  All computer programs are free and thousands of books to help with research. We have many volunteers so you can have a great experience on your first day researching. For those  with experience maybe we can help you break the Brick Wall down. Parking on the SE Corner Parking Garage is best. You can get 2 hours Free by having the Library stamp your ticket.   Price: Free

Lighten Up Albuquerque

Immerse yourself in the Inaugural Projection Mapping Festival, Jan 24, 2020, 6:00 PM – 09:00 PM,  Albuquerque Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Drive NE.  This is a time to think big, share light, and set a tone.  In this spirit, Electric Playhouse will expertly map and project, larger than life, artwork from artist Brian Carlson onto the Balloon Museum with creations that express the themes of Energy, Light, Community, Sustainability & Play.  Spend your Friday with us and enjoy food truck dining, Marble Brewery beer garden, balloon glow, free admission to the Balloon Museum and more!   Music provided by Electric Playhouse DJ.  As the light returns and as new year hopes, resolutions and dreams shine, Albuquerque is alive with the energy of the future — powered by a sustainable ecosystem and economy as well as the playful enthusiasm of city residents and all New Mexicans.   Price – Free.

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

 

Parenting 101: Understanding Your Child  

Main Public Library,501 Copper Ave NW

Sunday, January 12, 2020 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sunday, January 19, 2020 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sunday, January 26, 2020 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

All you need to know about the proper upbringing of children. A professional child psychologist will answer all possible questions and talk about the best methods of raising children. Contact Info, Julia Mells, bestbabykit@gmail.com  : Free —FREE

 

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

 

Senior Centers Offer Wide Variety of Activities and Services for 62+

We all know a senior citizen, whether it’s a family member, a friend or a neighbor! Why not recommend some of the great free services offered by our Department of Senior Affairs? Our many Senior Centers offer a wide variety of classes and activities ranging from computer literacy to tax assistance to basketball to knitting to wood carving, and everything in between! Visit:www.cabq.gov/seniors/events to learn more!

 

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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