Planning Department Hosts West Mesa and Northwest Mesa Community Planning Kickoff Event This Wednesday

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The Planning Department is kicking off the West Mesa and Northwest Mesa Community Planning Area (CPA) Assessments on Wednesday, September 11 at the Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This event will feature a presentation from the Northwest Mesa CPA and West Mesa CPA planning teams, and breakout groups for in-depth discussion about the assets and opportunities in these CPAs. All ages welcome to join us, learn about the Community Planning Area Assessment process and share input about the area! Spanish interpretation will be available. Children can play in a kid zone activity area and dinner will be provided to the first 210 attendees. For more information, visit: https://cpa.abq-zone.com/

Open Space Visitor’s Center Celebrates 40 Years This Saturday

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The public is cordially invited to come out to the Open Space Visitor’s Center at 6500 Coors NW this Saturday, September 14 between 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to celebrate its 40th anniversary! There will be many events for the entire family, including guided hikes, a panel discussion about the Past, Present, and Future of Open Space, live music from the High Desert Playboys and Open Space musicians Dogs on Leash, information booths, commemorative giveaways, cake, a short film on the history of Open Space, and more. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/events/open-space-division-40th-anniversary-a-celebration

Labor Day Closures for City of Albuquerque

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In observance of the upcoming Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2, some City services and offices will be closed. However, there WILL be regular trash and recycle pickup that day, and the BioPark, golf courses, tennis courts and swimming pools will be open.

There will not be any bus or Sun Van services, the 311 Call Center will be closed, and all community centers. senior centers, libraries and museums will be closed as well. For a complete listing of available and unavailable services on that day, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/holiday/news/labor-day-holiday-information

“Coffee With A Cop” on Tuesday, September 10 Promotes Citywide Safety and Community Outreach

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The public is cordially invited to join the officers of the Albuquerque Police Department for a large-scale “Coffee with a Cop” on Tuesday, September 10 at the University Substation, 1009 Bradbury SE, between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. There will be complimentary coffee and refreshments courtesy of Dunkin’ Donuts. This is a great opportunity to meet the officers, share concerns and ask questions, and enjoy that great cup of Dunkin’ Donuts joe! For more information, contact Angelina Navarro, Community Engagement Manager, at: angelinanavarro@cabq.gov.

Alvarado Street Fair This Weekend

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The public is invited to come downtown to the Alvarado Transportation Center, 100 1st St SW this Saturday, August 31 for a morning of music, vendors, education, nonprofits, local shops, entertainment, and food and drinks. From 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, you can enjoy this free community event. Parking is free at the 1st and Gold parking structure. A QR code will be provided at the event to waive the parking fee. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/transit/events/summer-at-the-alvarado-street-fair-aug