The Westside Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (WSCONA) is hosting a Capital Outlay Funding seminar on Saturday, September 28 at 9:00 a.m. at the West Mesa Community Center, 5500 Glenrio NW, and all neighborhoods are invited and encouraged to attend. This non-partisan seminar will provide an overview of how capital outlay funding works, how neighborhoods can request such funding through their elected officials, and an opportunity to ask questions of the elected officials who will be in attendance. Refreshments will be served. For more information, e-mail Becky Davis at: beedee3@lawyer.com.
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Update on Westside Speeding and Lighting
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As many HOA members are aware, the Seven Bar HOA Board has expressed concerns to the City of Albuquerque regarding problems created by the expansion of Westside Blvd. Many more people are using Westside since the expansion to four lanes. Unfortunately, many of them are speeding. The expansion also included a large number of new streetlights. These lights are not properly shielded according to law to prevent excessive light from shining onto the properties that abut Westside.
Because of homeowner complaints about these problems, the HOA Board decided to give additional voice to these homeowners by petitioning the City to address these problems. We researched the speeding and light pollution issues and circulated a petition requesting speed cameras on Westside (there are currently 20 such cameras on city roadways) and calling for shields or hoods for the streetlights that comply with state and local laws. We gave the petition to Mayor Keller and Councilor Lewis on May 28, 2024.
This is an update on the City’s response so far. In our May 2024 Newsletter we reported on all traffic stops on Westside by the APD Northwest Area Command between November 2023 and early March 2024. We have recently been provided with new information about traffic stops that specifically involve speeding citations. From the beginning of this year through July 31, 2024, there have been 220 speeding citations issued. This was only for traffic going east on Westside, which the City claims is all they are responsible for. Traffic going west is said to be the responsibility of Rio Rancho, and we do not have their figures on any speeding citations issued.
Continue readingONC and NMDOT Hosting Virtual Presentation on I-25/Comanche Improvement Project
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What: Virtual Meeting on the I-25/Comanche Improvement Project
When: Thursday, August 29, 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Zoom, https://cabq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E-X0rJa1Q6yhplLBa1skFg
This presentation is free, open to all residents, and will be recorded and uploaded to the ONC’s YouTube channel.
The Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will host a virtual presentation on the I-25/Comanche Improvement Project on Thursday, August 29 at 12:00 noon via Zoom.
Construction has begun and is expected to be ongoing through Spring 2027 and will impact traffic in and around the I-25 corridor between Comanche and Montgomery. Residents, neighborhoods and businesses in and around the corridor will also be impacted. We hope you can join us at this informational presentation where you can learn about the project, ask questions and share concerns. For more information and to sign up for project updates, visit: https://www.i25improved.com/
Eagle Rock Convenience Center Will Have Delays This Week
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The Eagle Rock Convenience Center will have maintenance delays Tuesday, August 13 through Friday, August 16. The facility will be open each of the days during construction but customers should expect delays. Please consider going to another convenience center or the Cerro Colorado Landfill to dispose of waste. For a complete listing of trash drop-off sites, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/trash-collection/trash-drop-off?cid=
City of Albuquerque Constructive Conversations
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This spring, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and City Councilors met for “Constructive Conversations,” a series of community meetings fostering dialogue between residents and city leaders to shape the future of the built environment in Albuquerque. The meetings sought to bridge the gap between community aspirations and funding realities.
The series featured nine sessions exploring planned development in each Council district across Albuquerque. There was significant attendance and interaction between community members and the Mayor’s Office, City Councilors and City Department leaders including Planning, Parks and Recreation, Municipal Development, Community Safety and more. More than 1,100 people registered for the Conversations which took place in all nine City Council Districts.
The final report summarizes key facts related to the Constructive Conversations as well as feedback received on community hopes and needs.
View the Constructive Conversations slide show in PDF format