Contact Tracer Scams on the Upswing in Albuquerque

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The following is a reprint from the Office of Neighborhood Coordination September 8th Weekly eNews.

Contact Tracer Scams on the Upswing in Albuquerque – Be Alert!
Contact tracer scam attempts related to COVID-19 are on the uprise in Albuquerque and residents are asked to be aware. If you are called by someone claiming to be a contact tracer asking for certain personal information, be aware that a legitimate contact tracer WILL NOT ask for the following information:

  • A credit card number
  • A Social Security number
  • Any type of payment
  • Immigrant status

You may be asked for your date of birth to confirm your identity, however. If you’ve been contacted by a scammer, report it online to the Albuquerque Police Department immediately. You can file a report online at: https://www.cabq.gov/police/file-a-police-report-online

Integrated Development Ordinance Updates On Council Agenda for Wednesday

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Office of Neighborhood Coordination
The following is reprinted from the Office of Neighborhood Coordination September 8th Weekly eNews.

After 16 months, we’re nearing the end of the 2019 Annual Update of the City’s Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO). The City Council will consider the IDO Annual Update for 2019 at its virtual meeting on Wednesday, September 9 at 3:00 p.m. 
The Council agenda is available online here Agenda  

IDO Annual Update Materials Redline draftincluding Tech Edits recommended by the Environmental Planning Commission
Council amendmentspassed by the City Council’s Land Use, Planning, and Zoning (LUPZ) Committee Floor Amendmentsnew changes proposed by Councilors since LUPZ hearings, including 1 new amendment since September 1st

Information about the City’s review and decision process to date is available here:
Annual Update 2019 webpage  

Send written comments to:
Crystal Ortega, Clerk to the City Council: cortega@cabq.gov

For questions, please contact:
Petra Morris: pmorris@cabq.gov / 505-768-3161
Shanna Schultz: smschultz@cabq.gov / 505-768-3185

Second Annual Junk Jog on September 19th

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Please consider participating in the 2nd Annual Junk Jog on Saturday, September 19th (See Press Release and contact information).  The City will consider a Westside ‘junk’ pick-up location in Taylor Ranch should enough people show interest.

As you may already be aware, Councilor Borrego is committed to raising the bar in Albuquerque–improving our City’s appearance and sense of pride and respect for its location and people.  Her commitment to these ideals led her to sponsor O-18 in 2018: AMENDING SECTION 9-8-99 ROA 1994 AND SECTION 8-2-1-60 ROA 1994 TO ADD OR INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF A FINE ASSOCIATED WITH A LITTERING OFFENSE passed November 30, 2018. 

Albuquerque’s Northwest side offers many outdoor amenities and walkable neighborhoods.  District 5 can continue to lead as an Albuquerque location proud of its qualities and willing to protect them. 

Participants must register by Thursday, September 10th at 5 p.m. Register and learn more at oneabqvolunteers.com.