The City is dedicated to hearing from community members and tailoring sustainability projects to meet the public’s needs and expectations. The first Climate Action Plan Implementation Community Engagement meeting will focus on energy efficiency and include updates on related projects as well as opportunities for the public to provide input. The public will hear from City staff and key partners, including local utilities. The last 20 minutes are reserved for public feedback. The meeting takes place via Zoom on Wednesday, September 28 at 5:00 p.m. To register, visit: https://cabq.zoom.us/j/83896527265?pwd=dzZkeDUra3ZCaVRub2UrUi80K2Vrdz09#success
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Mayor’s Ball August 25th
You’re invited to join Mayor Tim Keller and the Board of Directors of the One Albuquerque Fund for the 2022 Mayor’s Ball on August 25th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Albuquerque Rail Yards.
This is not your typical ball, but an immersive cocktail party celebrating the best of Albuquerque! This year’s theme is Electric Picnic and is being curated by New Nuevo. Enjoy an exciting night of local food, beer and wine, and entertainment.
Pet Safety During Hot Summer Months
The Animal Welfare Department reminds residents to take extra care with your pets during the hot summer months. With unseasonably high temperatures hitting or topping 100 degrees, the extreme heat can pose a danger to pets. Below are reminders from the Humane Society of the United States on ways to protect your pet:
Never leave your pets in a parked car. On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. On an 85-degree day, for example, the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within ten minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees.
Shade and water are must. Anytime your pet is outside, make sure he or she has protection from heat and sun (a doghouse alone does not provide relief from heat) and plenty of fresh, cool water. Heat stroke can be fatal for pets.
Avoid walking on asphalt. Asphalt gets very hot and can burn your pet’s paws.
Limit exercise on hot days. Take care when exercising your pet. Adjust the intensity and duration of exercise in accordance with the temperature. On very hot days, limit exercise to early morning or evening hours.
Recognize the signs of heatstroke. Some signs of heatstroke are: heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid heartbeat, restlessness, excessive thirst, lethargy, fever dizziness, lack of coordination, profuse salivation, vomiting, a deep red or purple tongue, and unconsciousness.
If your pet shows symptoms of heatstroke, take steps immediately to gradually lower his or her body temperature and contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. Move them into shade or an air-conditioned area, and apply ice packs or cold towels to your pet’s head, neck and chest. Let them drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes. For more information about pet safety during the summer, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/pets/news/current-news
Independence Day Closures for City of Albuquerque
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Independence Day is Monday, July 4 and most City offices will be closed. The following services will still be offered on the holiday;
- Trash and recycle pickup
- 311 Community Call Center
- City pools and golf courses
- BioPark, Zoo and Aquarium
For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/holiday/news/independence-day-holiday-information-2022
Environmental Improvement Board and Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board adopt the Clean Car Rule
New Mexico Environment Department sent this bulletin at 06/01/2022 12:57 PM MDT
Environmental Improvement Board and Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board adopt the Clean Car Rule
Following a two-day hybrid in-person and virtual hearing and four public comment sessions, the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) approved the adoption of New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards as Part 91, Chapter 2, Title 20 of the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC), the Clean Car Rule, on May 5th, 2022. The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board (AQCB) followed suit and adopted the nearly identical Clean Car Rule specific to the AQCB’s jurisdiction, NMAC 20.11.104 New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards. After publication in the New Mexico Register, the rule will take effect July 1, 2022.
The Clean Car Rule sets low-emission and zero-emission standards for new cars and trucks offered for sale in New Mexico, improving the air we breathe, giving consumers more choices, saving New Mexicans money, and protecting our environment. In addition to providing links to the newly adopted Clean Car Rule, the Road to Clean Cars New Mexico webpage describes the key milestones and documents that led to the rule’s adoption with recordings of the virtual public meetings.
Pollution from transportation accounts for a large portion of New Mexico’s greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to the state’s growing ozone problem. Seven New Mexico counties are nearing problematic ground-level ozone levels, which cause respiratory illnesses and heart attacks, and disproportionately affect the state’s most vulnerable populations. New vehicle standards can significantly improve air quality, including ground-level ozone levels, especially along heavily traveled urban corridors where traditionally disadvantaged populations disproportionately live and work.
The Clean Car Rule reduces emissions from the transportation sector by making about 3,800 additional zero-tailpipe emission passenger cars – like fully electric vehicles – available in dealer showrooms in New Mexico each year. The Clean Car Rule is projected to eliminate about 130,000 tons of greenhouse gases and over 1,700 tons of harmful ozone-forming air pollution in New Mexico by 2050.
For additional information on the Clean Car Rule, contact Claudia Borchert at NMED at 505-699-8489 or claudia.borchert@state.nm.us.