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BernCo Announces 30-Day Warning Period for Speed Enforcement Traffic Cameras

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Bernalillo County announced that today, Monday, August 26, marks the start of a 30-day warning period for newly activated traffic cameras. While drivers will still receive notices in the mail, they will not have a due date or a fine printed on them. This is your chance to adjust before full enforcement kicks in. Starting September 25, individuals who are caught speeding will face a $100 citation or a $25 fine, along with four hours of community service with the BernCo Clean Team. Please note that cameras are located at:

  • Paradise eastbound & westbound at Radcliffe
  • Isleta northbound between Arenal & Montrose Place
  • Isleta southbound between Sunbeam & Brother
  • Golf Course northbound & southbound between Congress Ave & Sutton Street
  • Bridge eastbound & westbound between Old Coors & Atrisco Drive
  • Arenal eastbound & westbound between Isleta Blvd & Tapia

For more information, visit: https://www.bernco.gov/blog/2024/08/23/bernalillo-county-announces-start-of-automated-speed-enforcement-program-to-improve-road-safety/

NMDOT Seeking Public Input on State Transportation Improvement Program

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The public is invited to comment on the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) 2024 – 2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment 4. The NMDOT’s six-year transportation preservation and capital improvement program contain multi-modal transportation projects that use federal, state, local, and private transportation funds. It includes projects of regional significance (projects with high public interest or air quality impacts) and projects in the National Parks, National Forests, and Indian Reservations. 

The fourth Formal Amendment to the 2024-2029 STIP is posted online at: https://estip.dot.state.nm.us/ and is open for public comment until Monday, September 16, 2024. For more information, contact Jolene Herrera, STIP Bureau Chief, at: jolenem.herrera@dot.nm.gov

Crime Tip Line Resources

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There are numerous public safety resources available to our community. 

If you have concerns about drug-related issues in your neighborhood, submit an online tip through the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) website at: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/tips-online.html.

You can connect your surveillance cameras to the Community Connect Camera Registry at: https://www.cabq.gov/police/albuquerque-community-connect-camera-registry-and-integration.

You can also request information from Crime Prevention Specialist staff at each Area Command by visiting: https://www.cabq.gov/police/crime-prevention-safety/crime-prevention-personnel

Solid Waste Management and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful Seek Volunteers for Fiesta Fanatics Event September 28th

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The Solid Waste Management Department and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, in partnership with Imagine ABQ, proudly present the Fiesta Fanatics Cleanup Event, a rebranding of its annual fall neighborhood cleanup, and are seeking volunteers for this event. As a Fiesta Fanatic, you’ll be among the first to kick off the festivities for this year’s Balloon Fiesta. Volunteer perks include:

  • Exclusive Fiesta Fanatics t-shirt for the first 300 registrants to sign in day of event
  • Free Balloon Fiesta session ticket for the first 300 registrants to sign in day of event
  • Free breakfast and lunch
  • Free Supplies for cleanup (trash bags, gloves, grabbers, and safety vests)

Interested volunteers should register on the city’s volunteer registration website, https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=970397. 
For more information call 311, TTY 711, or visit: www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/events/fiesta-fanatics-cleanup-event

APD Hosting Safe Surrender Gun Buy Back Event This Saturday

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The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is hosting a Safe Surrender Gun Buyback event this Saturday, August 24, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at the University Substation, 1009 Bradbury SE. Anonymity for individuals who sell their guns is assured, and sellers will receive free tickets to the Isotopes baseball game taking place that same afternoon. Buy-back prices for guns are as follow:

  • $250 for assault weapons
  • $200 for semi-automatic handguns and rifles
  • $100 for long guns and pistols
  • NO CASH EXCHANGES for 3D and ghost guns

Sellers are asked to bring firearms unloaded and in the trunk of a vehicle, as this is a drive-thru event. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/police/news/apd-partners-with-new-mexicans-to-prevent-gun-violence-nm-united-lobo-athletics-and-isotopes-for-gun-buyback-event