Category Archives: City/County Services

Independence Day Closures For City Of Albuquerque

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Independence Day will be observed on Friday, July 3 and the vast majority of City services and offices will be closed. There will be regular trash and recycle pickup that day, so remember to have your trash and recycle bins by the curb no later than 7:00 a.m.

The 311 Community Call Center will also be open and taking calls that day, and Animal Welfare shelters will be open. There is no bus or Sun Van service on that day, and all City libraries, community and senior centers will be closed.

For a complete listing of City closures, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/holiday/news/independence-day-holiday-information

Environmental Health Department Hosting Online Presentation on Homemade Food Act

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The City’s Environmental Health Department invites the public to an online presentation about the Homemade Food Act (HFA) and how it will impact residents. The presentation takes place Friday, June 6 at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. For more information and to get the Zoom presentation link, contact Michael Pittman at: mpittman@cabq.gov.

National Water Safety Day Promotes Aquatic Safety Best Practices

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Sunday, May 18 is National Water Safety Day and the Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to Eisenhower Pool, 11001 Camero NE, for a day of free, family-friendly events designed to teach about water safety. There will be free swimming, water safety presentations, fun activities for kids, and much more. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/events/national-water-safety-day

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Taking Place Saturday, May 31

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The Solid Waste Management Department (SWM) is hosting its annual free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 31, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NW in the east lot. Participants must print and fill out the participation form and submit in the entrance line, must have all drop-off items visible in the trunk or backseat of your car, and must remain in their vehicles. A Safety Kleen employee will offload the hazardous waste. 

Accepted Items include: paints, fertilizers, cleaners, pesticides, pool chemicals, used motor oil, automobile batteries, fire extinguishers, propane bottles, medical-grade oxygen cylinders, and over-the-counter medications. 

Items that will not be accepted include: explosives, ammunition, other compressed gases, radioactive waste, biomedical waste, business-generated waste, non-hazardous waste, electronics/e-waste, appliances, and tires. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/events/household-hazardous-waste-collection-day