Category Archives: Community

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=

Valle de Oro Hosting Community Open House

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The Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge at 7851 2nd St SW is hosting a community open house on Thursday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is designed to garner community feedback on what’s happening at the Refuge. There will be refreshments, and Spanish interpretation as well. For more information, e-mail: valledeoro@fws.gov.

City Closures for Veteran’s Day

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Veteran’s Day will be observed on Monday, November 11 and there will be several City closures. However, there will be regular trash and recycle pickup, ABQ RIDE will run regular bus and Sun Van services, and the 311 Call Center will be open and taking calls. For a complete listing of what City services are available and which are not, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/holiday/news/veterans-day-holiday-information