Coffee with a Cop Coming Up This Friday January 12th

The officers of the Northwest Area Command with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) cordially invite the public to Coffee with a Cop this Friday, January 12 at 9:00 a.m., Target, 9371 Coors NW. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, enjoy a complimentary cup of joe, and get to know your officers. For more information, contact Pete Gelabert at: pgelabert@cabq.gov.

Environmental Protection Commission Hearing 1/18/24 – Proposed Zoning Change for New Apartment Complex

A Zoning Change has been requested for the Northwest Corner of Coors and Ellison for a proposed apartment complex. There will be an EPC hearing on January 18th:

January 18th, 2024 @ 8:40am
https://cabq.zoom.us/j/2269592859
Agenda/meeting materials: http://www.cabq.gov/planning/boards-commissions
To contact staff, email devhelp@cabq.gov or
call the Planning Department at 505-924-3860.
Where more information about the project can be found:
https://compplan.abq-zone.com/comp-plan-update-2023

Additional Information provided:
Public Notice of a Proposed Project in the City of Albuquerque
LAND USE FACILITATION PROGRAM ZOOM MEETING REPORT from December 7, 2023

Annual Treecycling Kicks Off December 26

Solid Waste Management, Parks and Recreation, and PNM are teaming up to offer residents a chance to recycle their real Christmas trees. Treecycling starts Tuesday, December 26, 2023, through January 8, 2024. You are encouraged to drop off your real Christmas tree at one of the three designated locations in Albuquerque between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Saturday through Wednesday.

  • Eagle Rock Convenience Center at 6301 Eagle Rock NE
  • Ladera Golf Course at 3401 Ladera Dr. NW
  • Montessa Park Convenience Center at 3512 Los Picaros SE

No artificial trees will be accepted, and only 5 real trees will be allowed per resident. Commercial customers may call 505-761-8300 to schedule a separate drop off. Please remove all bags, tree stands, decorations, and lights from trees before dropping them off to be mulched. PNM Vegetation Management crews and Parks and Recreation staff will grind trees into mulch chips, which can provide a better growing environment for plants and residential landscapes. Residents can pick up the mulch chips free of charge while supplies last. Last year, this program kept more than 3,600 trees out of the landfill. To learn more, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/treecycling

Green Waste Collection Continues Through Friday



The City’s Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) will pick up green waste through Friday, December 8. This service is offered to residential customers at no additional charge. Solid Waste customers should have their green waste at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on their regular trash collection day. All green waste must be placed five feet from trash and recycling containers as well as any large item scheduled for pick-up. Solid Waste residential customers must place their green waste such as leaves, grass, and brush in trash bags. Each trash bag should not weigh more than 40 pounds. Customers that have branches must cut them to four-foot lengths and bundle them securely. Green waste should not be placed in your recycle cart. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/green-waste

Operation “Silent Night” Collecting Gifts for Shelter Pets

Celebrate the season of giving by helping the Animal Welfare Department increase the comfort of homeless animals in City shelters. The wish list for cats and dogs include small cat toys, treats, beds, brushes, wand toys, scratchers, blankets, towels, dog enrichment toys, collars, harnesses, pill pockets, and Kong’s toys. Please help them by fulfilling their wish list as they spend their holidays at Animal Welfare shelters while waiting to find forever homes. Donations will be accepted through December 31. Members of the public can drop off their donations at the Animal Welfare Department shelters and at participating small businesses throughout the city. 

Drop off locations:

  • Clarks Pet Emporium – 4914 Lomas NE, 87112 – 505-268-5977 
  • Clarks Pet Emporium – 11200 Menaul NE 87111 – 505-292-6288
  • Petco – 10700 Lomas NE, 87112 – 505-296-0978
  • Petco – 3601 Old Airport NW, 87114 – 505-898-2450
  • Boofy’s Best for Pets – 8201 Golf Course NW, 87120 – 505-890-0757
  • Boofy’s Best for Pets – 4610 Cutler NE, 87110 – 505-884-3855
  • Route 66 Veterinary – 3601 Central NE, 87108 – 505-266-7866
  • Great Harvest Bread – 11200 Montgomery NE – 505-293-8277
  • Eastside shelter: 8920 Lomas NE
  • Westside shelter: 11800 Sunset Gardens SW
  • Lucky Paws: 6600 Menaul NE

Find and order goodies for the animals through the Amazon Wish List for Albuquerque Shelter Animals at: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5S9A193E58F0/ref=cm_go_nav_hz