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
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…”
May is National Bike Month, featuring various dates dedicated to celebrating biking. This year, the City of Albuquerque will offer several free Bicycle Safety Classes (registration required), and on Friday, May 16, there will be Bike to Work Day pop-up cycle stops where individuals can pick up bike safety gear.
To learn more, visit: www.cabq.gov/bike.