Bringing the City Council Presidency to the
Westside is one of the highlights of my service to
you as your District 5 Council Representative. I plan
to keep a firm eye and hand on ensuring
Albuquerque’s Westside receives
due consideration in decisions affecting planning,
funding, and fair and equal asset distributions. A
great example of Westside Council unity is seen in
the City’s recent purchase of the Open Space Poole
property, just north of District 5 and accessible to
its neighborhoods.
Red Sky Development is looking at the southeast corner of Golf Course & Westside Blvd for Restaurant & Retail Development. Red Sky is asking the surrounding community to provide input on what would make our neighborhood better.
A meeting has been scheduled for March 24th, 6:15 P.M. – 8:15 P.M to discuss the development and solicit input. Access information is shown below.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 460 048 3770
Password: 713611
The City’s Consumer Financial Protection Initiative is launching a public awareness campaign about unfair and deceptive solar panel marketing to Albuquerque homeowners. While going solar can be a win-win for saving money and protecting the environment, it’s important for residents to have all the details. “Thinking of Solar for Your Home?” provides information about the differences between a financed purchase, a leasing agreement, and a power purchase agreement. These agreements are not the same and some may put homeowners at risk of higher costs or disadvantageous contract provisions. Some companies market door-to-door and use high-pressure tactics to steer homeowners into agreements that are more advantageous for the company than the homeowner. For more information about the City’s efforts concerning solar panel awareness, please go to https://www.cabq.gov/consumer-financial-protection-initiative/solar-awareness
Love the outdoors? Looking for a volunteer opportunity? why not sign up for the Open Space Trail Watch Training? This great opportunity is the first step to volunteering with the City’s Open Space Division and will teach you the history of open space. To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, and to see what other opportunities are available, visit: oneabqvolunteers.com
New Mexico State Parks are now open for all visitors for day trips, and limited camping trips are available by reservation only. Some state parks have seasonal closures, so it’s important to know which parks are currently open before you make plans to head out. Social distancing mandates apply for all visitors and campers. To find out which parks are open and to learn more, visit: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/Media%20Releases/documents/ParksReopeningRelease022421.pdf