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NMDOT Hosting 3rd Public Meeting on I-25 S-Curve Area Study on December 3

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The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) invites you to attend the third public meeting for the I-25 S-Curve Area Study on Tuesday, December 3. The meeting will kick off a public comment period that will continue through Monday, January 6, 2025. After the public comment period, the team will refine the recommendations and complete the environmental analysis.

If you are unable to attend in person, the materials and a recording of the presentation will be available on our website following the public meeting. You can submit comments by visiting: https://i25scurve.com and fill out the survey or comment form, e-mail the study team at: study@i25scurve.com, call the project hotline at 505-600-2232, or send comments to the study team directly at: 6001 Indian School Road NE, Suite 250, Albuquerque, NM 87110.

Autumn in Albuquerque

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Hello Albuquerque,

Cold, wet weather arrived in the Duke City, and our team is ready to help people stay safe as the temperatures drop. When power outages lingered last week after the winter storm, we were out with Albuquerque first responders, knocking on doors to do welfare checks and offering folks rides to warming centers if they needed a place to go. 

We’ve revitalized our Winter Sheltering Plan and created a new Shelter Connect Dashboard to connect people experiencing homelessness to a warm bed out of the elements. These are both part of our Metro Homelessness Initiative (MHI), an all-in approach to help get folks off the street and on to a better path.

It’s been an eventful fall, with meaningful developments across the city. We’ve enhanced safety on our buses and increased our APD and ACS presence Downtown. We’ve created housing opportunities for veterans in need and converted a hotel into affordable housing. We continue improvements on the Westside, making roads safer and bringing folks together.

Earlier this week, we honored the brave men and women who served this country with our annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony. We’ve announced our next set of Constructive Conversations with the community, and broke ground on a new fire station that will soon be serving our residents along Route 66. 

As we look forward to the opportunities the next season will bring, I appreciate you all as partners in shaping the future of our city.


Sincerely,
Mayor Tim Keller

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Senior Holiday Donation Drive Happening This Month

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The Department of Senior Affairs is collecting donations of new items to share with older adults in need this holiday season. Donations will be delivered to older adults enrolled in the City’s Care Coordination program. Items should be new and unused, and include:

  • Protein drinks (Ensure/Boost)
  • Adult Depends
  • Scarves, hats, and socks
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Laundry detergent
  • Manicure and grooming sets
  • Tissue and toilet paper

You can also order from Senior Affairs Amazon Wishlist at: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3AL14D63JK5H9. Donations may be dropped off at any City of Albuquerque senior or multigenerational center before November 27.

ABCWUA Reminds Residents To Conserve Water During The Holidays

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This holiday season, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) reminds residents how they can do their part to conserve water. Here are a few things you and your family can do to make every drop count.

  • Be sure to only run dishwashers when they’re full, and scrape plates rather than rinsing
  • Consider gifting efficient showerheads, rain barrels, or other conservation-minded gifts
  • Time your showers with holiday-themed music. Choose a few of your favorites and create a five-minute playlist, so you can get in the holiday spirit, while saving water.
  • When preparing to cook, thaw meat in the fridge, rather than using running water.

For more water-conserving tips, visit: www.abcwua.org

Fall Green Waste Collection Starting in December

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The City of Albuquerque’s Fall Green Waste Collection starts Monday, December 2 through Friday, December 13. During collection events, residents should place their Green Waste at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the day of their regular trash collection. Please follow these guidelines:

  • Green Waste must be 5 feet away from trash/recycling containers
  • Green Waste including leaves, grass, and brush must be placed in trash bags
  • Trash bags must not weigh more than 40 lbs
  • Cut branches to four-foot lengths and bundle them securely
  • Dirt, debris, gravel, construction material or tree stumps will not be picked up
  • Do not place green waste in your recycling cart.

For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/green-waste?cid=