Conway Wood Multigenerational Center

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As an update for the Seven Bar North HOA neighborhood, the Conway Wood Northwest Multigenerational Center, located north of Cibola High School at the intersection of Cuba Road and Cibola Loop, is in the planning stages for opening in late summer close to Labor Day. We have learned from the City of Albuquerque Director of the Department of Senior Affairs, Ana Sanchez, that this newest center will house a fitness room with various workout equipment, offer a multipurpose arts and crafts room, and have a versatile, large social hall which will be able to host various activities for all ages. The center also offers spectacular views of the city. The center is walkable and bikeable from the Seven Bar North HOA and will be an asset to our neighborhood, making it an even more desirable place to live, work, and play.

As it opens, the center will work with the community on how programming needs will continue to evolve to best serve the public. The date for the opening has not yet been determined, but we will keep you informed.

Thank you to the many people involved for over ten years in bringing this center to fruition – former Mayor Richard Berry, current Mayor Tim Keller, Councilor Dan Lewis, former Councilor Cynthia Borrego, (now our District 17 State Representative), Department of Senior Affairs former Director Jorja Armijo-Brasher, and Current Director, Ana Sanchez.

Westside Boulevard Median Landscaping Delayed

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The latest communication from Aziza Chavez, City Council CIP Project Coordinator, indicates that the start of this project has been delayed until July/August:

“You may have noticed we are delayed in starting the work on the Westside medians. I’ve been informed that we should be able to begin construction in July/August. Unfortunately, we are not able to get a permit until the median work on Coors and the 528 sign project are complete. I’m told the state doesn’t want too many roads with closed lanes too close together at the same time…”

Unauthorized Tree Trimming

Posted on July 25, 2023 by hoa7barnorth

Someone has been trimming trees, primarily along Sierrita, and leaving the cut limbs on the sidewalk and in the street. Limbs are a tripping hazard. John Currier, Landscape Committee Chair, cleaned up some and asked Yellowstone if they would pick up the rest while they are out.

This unauthorized tree trimming needs to be stopped to prevent further damage. Leaving the cut limbs creates a tripping hazard and cutting some infected trees (Fire Blight bacteria and Ash dieback) then cutting uninfected trees will spread the diseases to the uninfected trees. Appears that most of the trees that have been trimmed were from homeowners’ yards that were growing over the wall and encroaching on the sidewalks. John Currier originally used to trim back these trees; but with the diseases currently present, he stopped trimming homeowner’s trees for fear of infecting healthy trees after trimming them.

Please contact Jack Corder at Corder & Company (associations@corderandcompany.com, 505-896-7700) to report any trees that need to be trimmed.

Dubra Karnes-Padilla, 2022 ACHA Volunteer Award Winner

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Congratulations to our very own Seven Bar North resident and volunteer, Dubra Karnes Padilla!

Influencer of the Year Award: Dubra Karnes-Padilla
This award is presented to a member of the CHD community who has gone above and beyond to spread the word about CHD and the need for lifelong care—an outreach aficionado.

Dubra, a member of the Patient and Family Advisory Board (PFAB), reached far in her networks and beyond to spread the word about ACHA and CHD both regionally and nationally. One way she did this is through her role as co-chair of the Public Policy and Advocacy Committee on the PFAB. Dubra was an active participant in ACHA’s Virtual Advocacy Day in May. She also spread awareness in multiple ways during Heart Month, including securing a CHD Awareness Week proclamation in her home state of New Mexico, and having a letter published in the Santa Fe New Mexican.

Dubra also interacted with many through her involvement in ACHA events throughout 2022. She participated in the Virtual Arizona Regional Conference in March by sharing her story, and also letting the audience know that she is available for further support if needed. During the Virtual National Conference in June, Dubra was a featured speaker in the “How to Bring ACHA into Your Community” general session. She also co-led her Regional Conversations session and reported back on next steps in this general session. We look forward to supporting Dubra in her future outreach efforts!