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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

Identity Theft Awareness Week

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The Federal Trade Commission reminds us that Identity Theft Awareness Week starts today, January 27. If you or someone you know has had their personal information used to open accounts, if you’ve had your tax refund stolen, or if someone has filed a fake health insurance claim in your name, that’s identity theft. It can happen to anyone, but simple steps can help lessen the chance it will happen to you.

The FTC will host free podcasts, webinars, Facebook Live interviews, and other events focused on avoiding and recovering from identity theft and spotting scams. There is information geared toward all walks of life, including military servicemembers, senior citizens, young adults, and business owners. For more information, visit: https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/identity-theft-awareness-week

MRA Seeks Input on Downtown Parking

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The City of Albuquerque’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) is conducting a Downtown Parking Study, and your input is vital. This study will assess current parking conditions and explore opportunities to enhance parking while supporting downtown businesses and the needs of everyone who lives, works, or visits Downtown. Please take the survey and share your thoughts, experiences, and priorities for parking. Your feedback will help the MRA better understand the current parking conditions and create a more accessible, dynamic, and thriving Downtown. You can take the survey at: 
https://ow.ly/X33M50UNTnB

Tire Amnesty Event Hosted By Bernalillo County

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Got used tires? Dispose of them for free during Bernalillo County Tire Amnesty Days. Bring them over to the Pajarito Community Center on Sunday, January 26 and safely dispose of your unwanted tires while helping keep our community clean and green. It’s free, eco-friendly, and you can join your neighbors in making a positive impact. There is a maximum of nine passenger car/truck tires per vehicle. No tires will be received from businesses. For more information, visit: https://www.bernco.gov/planning/managing-used-and-scrap-tires/

City Seeks Public Comment on Draft 2025 Action Plan for Department of Health, Housing and Homelessness

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The City’s  Department of Health, Housing and Homelessness has prepared its Draft 2025 Action Plan and seeks public input. A public hearing to present the Draft 2025 Action Plan will be held on Wednesday, January 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Los Griegos Health & Social Services Center, 1231 Candelaria NW. 

The Action Plan serves as the COA’s grant application to HUD and includes specific activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from HUD and other local funds in furtherance of the Consolidated Plan strategies during Program Year 2025, July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.

Estimated funding from HUD includes $4,221,830.00 of CDBG funding;
$21,000.00 of CDBG program income;
$1,947,445.00 of HOME funding;
$100,000.00 of HOME program income;
$486,861.25 of HOME Match;
$376,019.00 of ESG funding;
and $376,019 of ESG Match.
The Action Plan will also include $866,656.00 in General Funds.

For individuals who need assistance at the public hearing, contact Yolanda Krantz (505) 768-2885 72 hours prior to the hearing. The public hearing will also be held via Zoom at the following link: https://cabq.zoom.us/j/8118271546. For more information, contact Tammy Jo Archuleta at: tammyjoarchuleta@cabq.gov.