Christmas Tree Lighting in Old Town Kicks Off Holiday Season
Come out to Old Town this Friday, December 6 for the annual Holiday Stroll and Christmas Tree Lighting at Plaza Don Luis! The event is from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., with the tree lighting at 6:00 p.m. This event marks the unofficial start of the holiday season in Albuquerque so don’t miss it! To learn more about this fun event, parking and more, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/historic-old-town/old-town-holiday-stroll

 

Nob Hill Shop & Stroll, Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 05, 2019
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Enjoy the annual Nob Hill Shop & Stroll Thursday, December 5. Support your local restaurants and stop in your local businesses and see what entrepreneurial teens have for sale with
the 2nd Annual Youth Artisan Market from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Enjoy a tree lighting in the Nob Hill Business Center horseshoe at 6:00 p.m. along with other entertainment.

Twinkle Light Parade

Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 5:15 p.m. | Historic Nob Hill | Central Ave., rolls west from Washington St. to Girard Blvd.
It’s the brightest holiday parade in the city and everyone is invited! Watch in awe as local community groups, businesses and families come together for a One Albuquerque twinkling procession. Come early and stay late as Central Ave. will be closed to traffic and open for shopping from 2-10 p.m. Get your holiday gifts at a variety of shops, watch the parade at 5:15 p.m., and stay late for dinner and drinks at local eateries.

District 5 Craft Fair Seeks Vendors at Taylor Ranch Community Center

In conjunction with the upcoming District 5 Holiday Open House happening Thursday, December 12 at the Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center, there will also be a Holiday Craft Fair happening at this event. If you or someone you know makes crafts, jewelry or anything similar and would like to be a vendor, please contact Susan Vigil at: susanvigil@cabq.gov or (505) 768-3189.

River of Lights, it’s brighter than ever! 

River of Lights 2019 Schedule
•    November 30th- December 30th
•    ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden: 2601 Central Ave. NW
•    6PM-9:30PM
•    CLOSED December 24th & 25th
Prices
•    Adults (13+): $14
•    Children (3-12): $7
•    Babies (under 2): Free

For more info and to buy tickets online Click Here :  https://riveroflights.org/

MAGIC HOUR!  It’s the magic before the masses. Click HERE :  https://riveroflights.org/magic-hour/   to find out how you can be part of an exclusive River of Lights experience!

FREE Ride Options   Click here https://riveroflights.org/parking/ for info on fast and free ways to get to River of Lights!

 

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.

November Watering

November is when the Water Authority recommends you turn off your irrigation controller due to freezing temperatures. For trees that still need water this month, hand water per the Fall Season Watering Recommendations. If you have turf, water for only one day per week. Remember that if it rains or snows more than ½ inch, count that day as one of your watering days and cut back on supplemental irrigation.

Leaves, Leaves and More Leaves!!

Here are some tips on what you can do with all those leaves: http://www.505outside.com/2019/11/02/leave-those-leaves/

How to Winterize Your Irrigation System:

To avoid damage to your irrigation system from freezing temperatures, it is important to “winterize” it by protecting exposed outdoor fixtures. If your hose bib is left exposed or standing water is left in pipes, valves or sprinkler heads during freezing temperatures, that water may expand and damage your system fixtures. That could result in costly but avoidable repairs. Each irrigation system may be different, but the general idea is the same: protect your irrigation system now to save time and expense later. Here are a few tips you should take to prepare your irrigation system for winter.  Click here for full step-by-step details: http://www.505outside.com/2019/11/02/winterize-your-irrigation-system/

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

 

APS Hosting Community Meetings for Input on Hiring New Superintendent

The Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) invites the community to a series of public meetings aimed at getting community feedback on the hiring of a new superintendent. Ten public input meetings will be held starting Monday, November 18 through Thursday, December 5. If you have a child in the APS system, you are encouraged to attend at least one meeting and share your thoughts. Spanish interpreters will be available alll meetings, and other-language interpreters can be requested by calling (505) 880-3729. For a complete listing of all meeting dates, times and locations, and for an online survey link to share your input, visit: www.aps.edu/news/what-traits-should-our-new-superintendent-have

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 :

Dec 04, 2019 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Jan 01, 2020 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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!

 

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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