The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is hosting a free VIN etching event on Saturday, June 21 at 9:00 a.m. at the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Park, 801 Odelia NE. For more information, contact Brittany Martinez at: brimartinez@cabq.gov
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) warns the public of an ongoing text and e-mail message scam, in which recipients receive threatening text or e-mail messages stating they owe fines for unpaid tolls on toll roads. However, New Mexico has no toll roads. If you or someone you know receives this type of text message, do not click on any links or scan any QR codes in the messages, and delete and block the sender. For more information, visit: https://www.dot.nm.gov/blog/2025/05/12/toll-road-scam-alert-new-mexico-has-no-toll-roads/
Sunday, May 18 is National Water Safety Day and the Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to Eisenhower Pool, 11001 Camero NE, for a day of free, family-friendly events designed to teach about water safety. There will be free swimming, water safety presentations, fun activities for kids, and much more. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/events/national-water-safety-day
The Solid Waste Management Department (SWM) is hosting its annual free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 31, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NW in the east lot. Participants must print and fill out the participation form and submit in the entrance line, must have all drop-off items visible in the trunk or backseat of your car, and must remain in their vehicles. A Safety Kleen employee will offload the hazardous waste.
Accepted Items include: paints, fertilizers, cleaners, pesticides, pool chemicals, used motor oil, automobile batteries, fire extinguishers, propane bottles, medical-grade oxygen cylinders, and over-the-counter medications.
Items that will not be accepted include: explosives, ammunition, other compressed gases, radioactive waste, biomedical waste, business-generated waste, non-hazardous waste, electronics/e-waste, appliances, and tires. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/events/household-hazardous-waste-collection-day
The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) invites you to their next online class to help you Weather the Drought. In “Xeriscape: Making Your Yard Desert-Friendly,” you’ll learn new ways to reduce water use outdoors. Eligible attendees will receive a $20 rebate on their water bill for participating, so register today. The class takes place Friday, May 16 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. at: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4a3acc84-19ae-4b00-8370-49f28ae3f6c1@ee17a019-664a-4893-9afa-b96cc2e502a9