League of Women Voters Offer Numerous Online Voting Resources

The League of Women Voters has a comprehensive website that offers many resources for voters this election year. There will be a general election on Tuesday, November 7, and residents are encouraged to learn as much as possible about candidates and issues that will be on voter ballots in several areas around New Mexico. To learn more about the election and to see what voter resources are available, visit: https://www.lwvcnm.org/voters-and-elections/

Senior Gift Donation Drive

The Annual Senior Holiday Donation Drive is now collecting donations of new items to share with older adults in need this holiday season. All donations will go to homebound seniors. Help spread holiday cheer with your generous donation of new and unused items. Items needed include:

  • New scarves, hats, gloves, socks
  • Protein drinks (Ensure/Boost)
  • Adult Depends
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Laundry detergent
  • Facial tissue, toilet paper
  • Soap, lotion, grooming sets

Donations may be dropped off at any City of Albuquerque senior or multigenerational center until November 3, 2023. For more information, drop-off location hours, or directions call 505-764-6400 or visit: https://www.cabq.gov/seniors/events/annual-senior-holiday-donation-drive

IDO Update Public Meetings Coming Up This Week

Interested in citywide IDO Zoning Updates? Attend a public meeting to review and discuss the proposed citywide changes with Planning staff.

  • Thursday, October 12, 5:30 – 7 pm via Zoom
  • Friday, October 13, Noon – 1:30 pm via Zoom
    • Zoom Meeting Link:  Meeting ID: 913 7126 2282 / Passcode: CABQ
  • To attend by phone: (669) 444-9171

Want to stay up-to-date? Follow the 2023 IDO Annual Update throughout the City’s review and decision process on the project webpage at: https://abq-zone.com/ido-annual-update-2023?mc_cid=6b5840f9dc&mc_eid=94dbcaf0ff

Comprehensive Plan Update 2023

It has been six years since the adoption of the 2017 Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan and now it’s time to give the City’s Rank 1 Plan an update. This year’s Comprehensive Plan Update will focus on the city’s progress since its original adoption, as well as bringing in new policies and actions from plans and reports that have been approved and adopted since 2017.  Please visit the Comprehensive Plan website at: https://compplan.abq-zone.com/ for more information. Upcoming meetings are listed below.

  • Wednesday, October 18 at 5:30 p.m., Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center
  • Wednesday, November 1 at 5:30 p.m., Holiday Park Community Center
  • Monday, November 6 at 5:30 p.m., International District Library
  • Thursday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m., Alvarado Transportation Center
  • Tuesday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m., Westgate Community Center
  • Tuesday, November 14 at 12:00 noon via Zoom

Bernalillo County Treasurer Hosting “Your Money Matters” Outreach Events Through October and November

Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce will visit several senior and mutigenerational centers during the “Your Money Matters” outreach tour in October and November and the public is invited!  Please bring a copy of your property tax bill and any questions you have about your property taxes. To see a complete listing of dates, times and locations where the County Treasurer will be, visit: https://www.bernco.gov/treasurer/