Category Archives: Volunteer

Dog Walker Watch Program Kicks Off First Training Next Saturday May 10th

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The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is hosting a kickoff training for its new initiative, Dog Walker Watch Program, on Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m., at Vista del Norte Park, 1005 Osuna NE near the dog park. Developed by the National Association of Town Watch, Dog Walker Watch is a program that encourages those who are active in the community walking their dogs to be an extra set of “eyes and ears” for law enforcement. Dog walkers are trained in observing, recognizing and reporting suspicious activity. Fur babies are welcome. For more information, contact Laura Kuehn at: lkuehn@cabq.gov.

Solid Waste Management Hosting Spring Fixit Clinic in March

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Do you have a broken item in need of repair? Join the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Department for their Spring Fixit Clinic on Saturday, March 8 from 09:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Fuse Makerspace, 101 Broadway Ave NE. Bring your broken household items and learn from our experienced coaches how they can be repaired.

This is a free, all-ages event where people can learn how to assess, disassemble, and hopefully repair broken household items instead of sending them to the landfill. The acceptable items include bikes, small appliances, electronics, and sewing projects. Skilled individuals who are handy and experienced in sewing, woodwork, leatherwork, electronics, small appliances, and jewelry are also invited to register as coaches.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/events/fixit-clinic

“Dash For The Trash” Combines Exercise and Environmental Sustainability

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Dash for the Trash is an exciting community event hosted by Keep Albuquerque Beautiful and the Solid Waste Management Department, aimed at beautifying the Bosque area through a fun and competitive cleanup. Prizes will be awarded to the top cleaners and the top groups of cleaners, so participants will be welcome to sign up as individuals or groups.

The Bosque, a beloved natural area, requires continual care, and “Dash for the Trash” provides the perfect opportunity for individuals to unite and make a meaningful difference. By blending the spirit of competition with community service, we aim to inspire more residents to get involved and take pride in keeping Albuquerque beautiful. The event takes place Saturday, October 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. You can register at: https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=981611

Solid Waste Management and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful Seek Volunteers for Fiesta Fanatics Event September 28th

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The Solid Waste Management Department and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, in partnership with Imagine ABQ, proudly present the Fiesta Fanatics Cleanup Event, a rebranding of its annual fall neighborhood cleanup, and are seeking volunteers for this event. As a Fiesta Fanatic, you’ll be among the first to kick off the festivities for this year’s Balloon Fiesta. Volunteer perks include:

  • Exclusive Fiesta Fanatics t-shirt for the first 300 registrants to sign in day of event
  • Free Balloon Fiesta session ticket for the first 300 registrants to sign in day of event
  • Free breakfast and lunch
  • Free Supplies for cleanup (trash bags, gloves, grabbers, and safety vests)

Interested volunteers should register on the city’s volunteer registration website, https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=970397. 
For more information call 311, TTY 711, or visit: www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/events/fiesta-fanatics-cleanup-event

Fixit Clinic Will Teach You To Fix your Household Items

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The Solid Waste Management Department and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful will partner with Quelab Makerspace and Fuse Makerspace to host this year’s Fixit Clinic on Saturday, February 24, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, at the Quelab Makerspace, 680 Haines Ave NW. Bring your broken household items and learn from our experienced coaches how they can be repaired. This is a free, all-ages event where people can learn how to assess, disassemble, and hopefully repair broken household items instead of sending them to the landfill. The acceptable items include bikes, small appliances, electronics, and sewing projects.

There is also need for skilled individuals who are handy and experienced in sewing, woodwork, leatherwork, electronics, small appliances, and jewelry, so please register if you have any of these skills.

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