Do you know of a teen between 14 and 18 interested in volunteering at the BioPark? Have them attend the upcoming Teen Volunteer Orientation this Saturday, March 5 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden and Aquarium Education Building, 2601 Central NW. This orientation is specifically for teen volunteers who want to work at the Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden or Tingley Beach. To apply for the orientation, visit: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1985852086
Hello Albuquerque,
I hope your year has been off to a good start, and that you’ve had the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month by enjoying some of the great exhibits and activities Albuquerque has to offer. As you may know, it’s been an eventful year already, as the state legislature just wrapped up a 30-day session. While we’re working every day to build a stronger city and support Burqueños, we’ve been clear that we need the state’s help to tackle some of our most pressing challenges. We went into this legislative session with clear objectives, set during our Metro Crime Initiative, to take tangible action to address the broken criminal justice system. We gave it all we got, and the outcome was a mixed bag.
We got some important wins, like expanding the Violence Intervention Program, increased funding for the judicial system, stronger penalties for gun crimes, and fixes to the ankle monitoring system and auto theft laws that will help APD on the frontline. We also currently have allocations of over $50 million in funding for important projects that will address infrastructure needs, enhance community resources, and contribute to public safety.
We’re grateful for the progress we made and the MCI items that passed, but we know this doesn’t mean we have justice for victims of violence. It doesn’t close the revolving door of crime, and it doesn’t mean we’re going to rest in pursuing the help with homelessness and crime that we need. We’ll continue to pursue fixes to the system that will keep Albuquerque and New Mexico safe.
Sincerely,
Mayor Tim Keller
UPDATE: RIGHT-TURN LANE OPENED FOR EASTBOUND WESTSIDE BLVD TRAFFIC TO HEAD SOUTH ON NM 528; PROJECT SCHEDULED TO BE SUSPENDED AS OF MARCH 1, 2022
Update as of Thursday, February 24, 2022
CONTACT for questions and more information:
Patti Watson, 505-269-9691 cell; 505-245-3134 office; pattiw@cwastrategic.com
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Westside Blvd Widening Project will go into suspension on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, for about three months so that the Water Authority can install a new raw water transmission pipeline along the south side of Westside Blvd. This work is being done now to minimize the impact homes and businesses along Westside by avoiding having to come back in and tear up newly installed asphalt paving. The Water Authority expects to complete construction in June 2022. After that, the City of Albuquerque will resume construction on this project and expects to complete it in about two months. You will automatically receive updates on the Water Authority project unless you unsubscribe. We apologize for the inconvenience and will work to get all construction in this area completed as soon as possible.
As of yesterday, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, crews opened the dedicated right-hand turn for eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd to head southbound on NM 528.
The following traffic impacts are in place:
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. All construction is weather permitting and subject to change without notice.
LUPZ Hearings
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Planning staff submitted proposed changes to the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO), the City’s zoning code, the 2021 annual update in October 2021. The Environmental Planning Commission voted in December 2021 to recommend approval, with conditions, to the City Council. See the Redline Draft below.
Update as of Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Westside Blvd will shift to the north between Golf Course Rd and Grande Blvd as shown above.
The following traffic impacts will be in place:
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. All construction is weather permitting and subject to change without notice.
CONTACT for questions and more information:
Patti Watson, 505-269-9691 cell; 505-245-3134 office; pattiw@cwastrategic.com