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Dog Walker Watch Program Kicks Off First Training Next Saturday May 10th

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The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is hosting a kickoff training for its new initiative, Dog Walker Watch Program, on Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m., at Vista del Norte Park, 1005 Osuna NE near the dog park. Developed by the National Association of Town Watch, Dog Walker Watch is a program that encourages those who are active in the community walking their dogs to be an extra set of “eyes and ears” for law enforcement. Dog walkers are trained in observing, recognizing and reporting suspicious activity. Fur babies are welcome. For more information, contact Laura Kuehn at: lkuehn@cabq.gov.

Recyclothes Clothing Drive This Saturday May 3rd

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The 14th annual Recyclothes Clothing Drive, hosted by Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, the City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department and Locker 505, returns this Saturday, May 3 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Hinkle Fun Center, 12901 Indian School NE. Recyclothes is a clothing drive that directly benefits students in Albuquerque by providing them with essential clothing, shoes, and bags free of charge. Your donations help make a real difference in the lives of children in need. Gather gently used clothing, shoes, and bags for students in grades K-12, drive through the donation event and event staff will unload the items from your vehicle. All donations will go to Locker 505, Student’s Clothing Bank, and each car that donates will receive two free mini golf passes. For more information, visit: www.cabq.gov/recyclothes

Northwest Area Command Hosting “Coffee With A Cop” This Friday

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The Northwest Area Command of the Albuquerque Police Department is hosting Coffee With A Cop this Friday, April 25 at Golden Corral, 2701 Coors NW, at 8:00 a.m. Residents are encouraged to attend and meet the officers of the Area Command, ask questions and share concerns, and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee. For more information, contact Pete Gelabert at: pgelabert@cabq.gov.

Pilot Compost Program Offers Online Waitlist for Residents Who Want to Compost

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The City of Albuquerque offers an online waitlist form for residents who are interested in participating in the Compost Hub Program. Residents can complete the online form and when there is availability, they can pick up a composting bucket, take it home and start collecting accepted food waste items. Then you can drop off the bucket with food waste at McKinley Community Center, 3401 Monroe NE and empty it into the green food waste roll cart during the Center’s regular hours. The food waste will be taken to a nearby compost facility which will turn it into compost to be used locally to help build healthy soil and grow plants. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/sustainability/waste/food-waste-collection-hub-pilot-registration

ABCWUA Offering Rebate for Xeriscaping and Drip Irrigation

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The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) is offering rebates to customers who convert their landscapes to desert friendly xeriscape AND use drip irrigation. The rebate is for a $3 per square foot rebate. Visit www.505Outside.com for the details.