Category Archives: City/County Services

Westside Boulevard Project Update November 4th

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CREWS TO LAY 20-INCH PIPELINE UNDERGROUND ACROSS INTERSECTION OF NM 528 & WESTSIDE BLVD FOR JUST OVER ONE MONTH BEGINNING MONDAY, NOV. 7; TRAFFIC TO BE DETOURED FOR SAFETY
Update as of Friday, November 4, 2022

Beginning Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, crews will prepare and install a 20-inch pipeline underground, heading from the southwest corner to the northeast corner of the intersection of Westside Blvd and NM 528. The project is part of a new raw water transmission pipeline on Albuquerque’s west side. This construction is expected to last through Friday, Dec. 16, 2022.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS
During construction, the following traffic impacts will be in place:

  • Eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd. will have the far-right lane open from La Sierrita Road to NM 528 and will be able to turn right and head southbound on NM 528.
  •  Westbound traffic on Westside Blvd. west of NM 528 will have one lane open west of the intersection of Westside Blvd. and NM 528 to La Sierrita Road.

For safety during this work:
Traffic will be detoured via The American Road and Intel Drive to 19th Avenue on the north, Golf Course Rd. on the west, Ellison Drive on the South and Coors Bypass on the east as shown on the map.
 
Motorists should expect delays, give themselves extra time to reach their destinations and use caution in the construction area.
 
Regular work hours are Monday-Friday 7am-5 pm although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends as needed. Construction on this Raw Water Transmission Pipeline segment is expected to last through December 2022 or January 2023.
 
About the Raw Water Transmission Pipeline
Construction on this new 20-inch pipeline will provide “raw” or nonpotable water (not suitable for drinking) to support Intel’s multi-billion-dollar investment in upgrades and expansion at its Rio Rancho facility. Intel is an existing Water Authority customer, and the planned upgrade is expected to create new jobs and economic development opportunities for our area. Several segments, or phases are included in this project, which is expected to last through early 2023.

CONTACTS for questions and concerns or to sign up for email updates on the project:
Patti Watson, 505-245-3134 office; 505-269-9691 cell; pattiw@cwastrategic.com
Ty Stevers, 505-245-3138 office: 505-417-9989 cell; tys@cwastrategic.com

Westside Boulevard Project Update November 3rd

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: 7 BAR LOOP TO BE CLOSED AT WESTSIDE BLVD
FOR ONE WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, NOV. 7, 2022
Update as of Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022

From Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, through Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, 7 Bar Loop will be closed at Westside Blvd. so that crews can repair the valley gutter in the area as part of their final punch list, closeout activities for the Westside Blvd. widening project.
During this closure, local traffic can use La Sierrita as the detour.

Regular work hours are Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5 p.m., although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends if needed. All construction is weather permitting and subject to change without notice.

CONTACTS for questions and concerns or to sign up for email updates on the project:
Patti Watson, 505-245-3134 office; 505-269-9691 cell; pattiw@cwastrategic.com
Ty Stevers, 505-245-3138 office; 505-417-9989 cell; tys@cwastrategic.com

Westside Boulevard Project Update October 28th

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Construction to be Substantially Complete on Westside Blvd. Widening Project as of Monday, Oct. 31, 2022; Various Lane Closures May Be Required for Minor “Punch List” Work through Mid-December 2022
Update as of Friday, Oct. 28, 2022

Construction is expected to be substantially complete on this project as of Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 with all traffic barricades removed and all roadways, trails and pedestrian crossings open.
 
As construction wraps up this week, through Saturday, Oct. 29, the northbound, right-hand lane of Golf Course Road will be closed at the intersection of Golf Course Road and Westside Blvd.
 
Also, please note there may be various short-term lane closures as the contractor works to address minor “punch list” items for about 45 days following substantial completion, through mid-December 2022.
 
We appreciate your patience during construction. Thank you!

CONTACTS for questions and concerns or to sign up for email updates on the project:
Patti Watson, 505-245-3134 office; 505-269-9691 cell; pattiw@cwastrategic.com
Ty Stevers, 505-245-3138 office; 505-417-9989 cell; tys@cwastrategic.com

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event November 5th

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When
Nov 05, 2022
10:00 AM – 03:00 PM

Where
Balloon Fiesta Park
5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NW
Albuquerque, NM 87113

Price
Free

City of Albuquerque’s Department of Municipal Development, Engineering Division; Solid Waste Management Department; Bernalillo County, and Advanced Chemical Transport (ACT) are sponsoring a free household hazardous waste collection event.

Residents of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are encouraged to bring their household hazardous waste on this drop-off day. Examples of household hazardous waste include those items that can burn easily (flammable), corrode or irritate the skin (corrosive), or poison humans and animals (toxic).

  • Accepted Items:
  • Paint
  • Automotive Oil
  • Antifreeze
  • Gasoline
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Finishes & Stains
  • Aerosols
  • Pesticides/Herbicides
  • Poisons
  • Corrosives/Photo graphics
  • Batteries of all types
  • Fertilizers
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Fluorescent Light Bulbs
  • Mercury
  • Items Not Accepted:
  • Cylinders
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Appliances (Stoves, Refrigerators, etc.)
  • Metals
  • Paper
  • Needles/Medical Waste
  • Medications
  • Computers
  • Televisions/Stereos/Electronics
  • Asbestos
  • Ammunition/Gunpowder/Explosives
  • Radioactive Materials (including smoke detectors)

Download, print, and fill out the event form prior to the day of the event.

2022 Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) Updates

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Updates for the 2022 Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) are underway and staff from the City’s Planning Department have gathered and posted a list of proposed changes online Ordinance – for the 2022 update. You can comment on proposed changes by clicking on the links below:  

Planning staff will provide a series of meetings to review and discuss changes proposed for the 2022 IDO Annual Update via Zoom.

Zoom Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 913 7126 2282
Passcode: CABQ
Join by Phone: (346) 248-7799
 Meeting ID: 913 7126 2282

If you would like interpretation for this meeting, please contact us at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting at 505-924-3932 or abctoz@cabq.gov.