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.

 

 

Citizen’s Independent Salary Commission Seeks Applicants

The City of Albuquerque’s Accountability in Government Oversight Committee is seeking applicants to serve on the Citizens’ Independent Salary Commission, which carries the authority to set the salaries of the Mayor and City Councilors. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 26. Applicants must send a resume and letter of interest to: audcisc@cabq.gov. To learn more about the Commission and to apply, visit:www.cabq.gov/audit/citizens-independent-salary-commission

 

Community Grant Application Open For Creating Increased Neighborhood Walkability

Is your neighborhood or community interested in becoming more walkable and healthy? A Community Change Grant Application is now available so why not apply? Grantees who are chosen will receive $1,500 in community stipends for projects related to creating healthy, active and engaged places to live, play and work. Applications are due no later than Friday, November 2, so apply today at:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebJhZGsd2mOx0gQ9MDsJNuuy88iWdpfZLMsLN3cY_aEc_UyA/viewform. If you need tips on applying for grants, the ONC’s Toolbox article on grant writing is available at: www.cabq.gov/office-of-neighborhood-coordination/neighborhood-toolbox/grant-writing-series

 

Consumer Reports Provides Free Online Resources for Buying, Shopping, and Saving Money

Have you checked out Consumer Reports on the City’s Library website yet? This free online resource allows you to make better decisions about buying things like cars, TVs, appliances, electronics, and much more. Money-saving tips, product reviews and recommendations, and buying suggestions are just part of what you can access with Consumer Reports. And all you need is your library card! You can find this great online resource on the Library’s eResources and Databases page at: https://abqlibrary.org/az.php

 

Wood Burning Restrictions In Effect October Through February

The Environmental Health Department reminds residents that wood burning restrictions go into effect October 1 through February 28. The Department will issue burn restrictions as needed each day based on daily pollution levels, weather patterns, air movement, and temperatures. Before you burn, make sure there are no restrictions by calling 768-BURN (2876) or by signing up for alerts at: www.cabq.gov/airquality/todays-status

 

Water Utility Authority Reminds You to Cut Back on Landscape Watering In Autumn

With cooler temperatures upon us, it’s time to cut back on your landscape watering and irrigation. Follow the Water by the Numbers program, and cut back your watering to 2 days per week. Cooler nights mean less evaporation and less watering is needed! If it rains, you can skip one of your watering days, too! To learn more about the Water by the Numbers program, visit:www.abcwua.org/Water_by_the_Numbers.aspx

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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News from the BCSO Newsletter:

The changing of the seasons is upon us and temperatures
in the east mountain area are beginning to fall. We
would like to remind you of the fact that temperatures and
weather can change within minutes and citizens and residents
enjoying the numerous trails and outdoor recreation
areas should be prepared for inclement weather. As such,
please remember the following:
1. Become self-reliant by learning about the terrain,
conditions, local weather and your equipment before
you start.
2. Tell someone where you are going, the trails you are
hiking, when you will return and your emergency
plans.
3. When you start as a group, hike as a group, end as a
group. Pace your hike to the slowest person.
4. Weather changes quickly in the mountains. Fatigue
and unexpected conditions can also affect your hike. Know your limitations and when to postpone your hike. The
mountains will be there another day.
5. Even if you are headed out for just an hour; an injury, severe
weather, or a wrong turn could become life threatening.
Make plans for survival.
The Sandia Ranger District, Ranger Station, has numerous booklets,
pamphlets, and resources available to ensure a safe hike.

 

OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is committed to the awareness, prevention, and investigation of
domestic violence incidents. Many times domestic violence incidents are reported and responded to by
our uniformed Field Services Division. The response does not end there, the additional response is then
picked up by one or a combination of members of our Criminal Investigative Division often our Violent
Crimes Unit, Special Victims Unit and our Victim Liaison will play an important role in bringing the incident
to adjudication and providing services to the victims.

Keeping or discouraging the victim from seeing
friends or family members
 Embarrassing or shaming the victim with putdowns
 Controlling every penny spent in the household
 Taking the victim’s money or refusing to give
them money for expenses
 Looking at or acting in ways that scare the person
they are abusing
 Controlling who the victim sees, where they go,
or what they do
 Dictating how the victim dresses, wears their
hair, etc.
 Stalking the victim or monitoring their victim’s
every move (in person or also via the internet
and/or other devices such as GPS tracking or
the victim’s phone)
 Preventing the victim from making their own decisions
 Telling the victim that they are a bad parent or
threatening to hurt, kill, or take away their children
 Threatening to hurt or kill the victim’s friends,
loved ones, or pets
 Intimidating the victim with guns, knives, or other weapons

Pressuring the victim to have sex when
they don’t want to or to do things sexually
they are not comfortable with
 Forcing sex with others
 Refusing to use protection when having
sex or sabotaging birth control
 Pressuring or forcing the victim to use
drugs or alcohol
 Preventing the victim from working or
attending school, harassing the victim at
either, keeping their victim up all night
so they perform badly at their job or in
school
 Destroying the victim’s property

National Hotlines
National Domestic Violence Hotline (live chat available via website)
1-800-799-7233
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (live chat available via website)
1-866-331-9474
Statewide Crisis Lines
New Mexico Legal Aid Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault/Stalking HelpLine
1-877-974-3400
The New Mexico Legal Aid Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking HelpLine is a free
statewide service that provides legal information, advice and referrals to attorneys and other
community agencies who can help you. The helpline is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
www.lawhelpnewmexico.org – Provides information on domestic violence, orders of protections and resources for legal help from New Mexico Legal Aid.

 

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