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City of Albuquerque Offers Christmas Tree Recycling

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The Solid Waste Management Department, Parks and Recreation, and PNM will recycle real Christmas Trees for FREE at three separate locations in Albuquerque beginning December 27, 2021. No artificial trees will be accepted. PNM Vegetation Management crews and Parks and Recreation staff will grind trees into mulch chips, which can then be used as mulch to provide a better growing environment for plants and residential landscapes. Residents can pick up the mulch free of charge while supplies last.

Trees may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday, December 27, 2021 through Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the following locations:

•Montessa Park Convenience Center, 3512 Los Picaros SE, 873-6607

•Eagle Rock Convenience Center, 6301 Eagle Rock NE, 857-8318

•Ladera Golf Course, 3401 Ladera Dr NW, 836-4449

Please remove all bags, tree stands, decorations and lights from trees before dropping them off to be mulched. Limit 5 trees per resident, no commercial customers.

For more information call 311, TTY 711, or visit: https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/our-department/events/treecycling

Solid Waste Mgmt Dept and PNM will also be collecting donations for Animal Welfare at the Eagle Rock Convenience Center. Please consider bringing non-food donations for animals in need in our community. A special donation trailer will be parked at the Eagle Rock Convenience Center location during the entire Treecycling Event. 

DiverseIT FREE Digital Literacy Classes

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Increase Your Technology Skills
Free Digital Literacy Classes

The Department of Senior Affairs in partnership with Adelante DiverseIT is excited to offer a series of FREE digital literacy group classes designed to teach the benefits of technology. Reserve a spot in our computer lab or bring your own laptop, smartphone or tablet. One on one mentoring for personal devices will be available.
Space is limited, registration required.

Download schedule.

EPC to Review Proposed Changes to Integrated Development Ordinance in December

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The Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) will review proposed changes to the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO), the City’s zoning code, at a special hearing for the IDO Annual Update in December 2021. This is the first step in the City’s review/decision process, each of which includes opportunities for public comment. The proposed changes will continue to change throughout the process as staff and decision-makers consider and respond to comments and concerns. We encourage you to stay engaged throughout the process. Please see details below:

. Hearing #1: December 9, 2021 – Zoom
Staff will present the amendments, and the EPC will take public comments and discuss potential conditions of approval.
Zoom link: https://cabq.zoom.us/j/2269592859
To dial in by phone: (346) 248-7799, Meeting ID: 226 959 2859

The meeting agenda, staff report, and all other meeting materials will be available by Friday, December 3 here:
EPC webpage

Adopt a Pet “Black Friday Cuddlebuster” Event

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Adopt a Pet On “Black Friday Cuddlebuster” Event with Animal Welfare and PetSmart Charities
Give a shelter pet a home by adopting during “Black Friday Cuddlebusters” at Lucky Paws and PetSmart Charities Everyday Adoption Center. Adoption center doors at these two locations are opening to the public Friday, November 26. Bring your family and find your purrfect match! To view our available pets, visit our www.cabq.gov/pets. Animal Welfare Department will waive the fee that is typically charged for adopting pets, while keeping all other adoption policies in place, including thorough match-making procedures and background checks. Each adoption will include spay or neuter, a microchip, required vaccinations, and one free initial vet visit. For dogs you will receive one free dog training class.

* Lucky Paws, 6600 Menaul N.E. in Coronado Mall, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
* Everyday Adoption Center, 350 Eubank Blvd. NE in PetSmart, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/pets/events/animal-welfare-department-hosts-black-friday-cuddlebusters-pet-adoption