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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.

City Leaders Meeting October 22nd

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Connect with the City Planning Department during a morning of learning and engagement! City Leaders is intended to inform the community about planning and the built environment in Albuquerque, create a more transparent planning process, and encourage community engagement in the growth and development of Albuquerque.

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ABQ Alert Offers Free Emergency Notifications for City Residents

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The City’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) encourages residents to sign up for ABQ Alert! ABQ Alert is a notification that sends alerts and provides information to the community during emergencies, special events, trash delays, and much more!

Sign-up for ABQ Alert online to receive customized notifications via text message, email, and voice message on emergencies like severe weather, wildfires, hazardous materials incidents, and other public safety incidents. Please note that message and data rates for your cell phone may apply. To learn more about ABQ Alert and to sign up, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/office-of-emergency-management/abq-alert

Westside Boulevard Construction Update September 30th

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Westside Blvd. to have one lane closed westbound from west of Grande Blvd to Golf Course Road; eastbound to have alternating, occasional right lane closures after 8:30 a.m. during Balloon Fiesta
Update as of Friday, Sept. 30, 2022

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
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In order to provide as much access as possible for Balloon Fiesta traffic, beginning Saturday, Oct. 1 and lasting through Sunday, Oct. 9, the following traffic impacts will be in place:

. Westbound traffic on Westside Blvd. will be reduced to one lane from west of Grande Blvd. (across from La Sierrita) to Golf Course Road

. Eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd. will be reduced to one thru lane and one dedicated right turn lane to head southbound on Golf Course Road just west of Golf Course Road.

. Eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd. may have occasional, alternating right lane closures during the daytime after 9:30 a.m.   

Motorists traveling in this area should use extra caution and obey posted speed limits.
Regular work hours are Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m., although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends if needed. Some Saturday work is planned for the next few weeks. All construction is weather permitting and subject to change without notice.