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Westside Boulevard Median Landscaping Delayed

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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…”

City’s Cable Internet and PEG Advisory Board Seeking Applicants

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Are you interested in advising the Mayor and City Council on cable services and safeguarding the rights of cable services customers? Do you have expertise and experience in mass media, communications, information technology, or consumer advocacy? The City of Albuquerque is requesting Applications to serve on the Cable, Internet and Public Education and Government (PEG) Advisory Board. The Board oversees the City’s Cable Franchise Ordinance with Comcast/Xfinity, is the advisory body regarding PEG channels, and oversees the status of electronic technology, data transmission; and internet access. To apply, visit: www.cabq.gov/cable-franchise/albuquerque-cable-internet-peg-advisory-board

NMDOT Seeks Feedback for New Mexico Roadways

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The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) invites residents to contribute to a visionary Statewide Aesthetics Plan that will shape the visual character of statewide roadways for the future. This comprehensive initiative will establish design guidelines for bridges, interchanges, sound walls, rest areas, and landscaping throughout New Mexico’s highway system. Your perspective is valuable in ensuring these elements authentically reflect our state’s unique character. By participating in this public input process, you’ll help NMDOT create roadway infrastructure that honors our multicultural traditions, celebrates our distinctive natural landscapes and enhances the travel experience for residents and visitors. To take the survey, visit: https://app.maptionnaire.com/q/6zi4sb7iuu28

NMDOT Hosting 3rd Public Meeting on I-25 S-Curve Area Study on December 3

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The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) invites you to attend the third public meeting for the I-25 S-Curve Area Study on Tuesday, December 3. The meeting will kick off a public comment period that will continue through Monday, January 6, 2025. After the public comment period, the team will refine the recommendations and complete the environmental analysis.

If you are unable to attend in person, the materials and a recording of the presentation will be available on our website following the public meeting. You can submit comments by visiting: https://i25scurve.com and fill out the survey or comment form, e-mail the study team at: study@i25scurve.com, call the project hotline at 505-600-2232, or send comments to the study team directly at: 6001 Indian School Road NE, Suite 250, Albuquerque, NM 87110.

Update on Westside Speeding and Lighting

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As many HOA members are aware, the Seven Bar HOA Board has expressed concerns to the City of Albuquerque regarding problems created by the expansion of Westside Blvd. Many more people are using Westside since the expansion to four lanes. Unfortunately, many of them are speeding. The expansion also included a large number of new streetlights. These lights are not properly shielded according to law to prevent excessive light from shining onto the properties that abut Westside.
Because of homeowner complaints about these problems, the HOA Board decided to give additional voice to these homeowners by petitioning the City to address these problems. We researched the speeding and light pollution issues and circulated a petition requesting speed cameras on Westside (there are currently 20 such cameras on city roadways) and calling for shields or hoods for the streetlights that comply with state and local laws. We gave the petition to Mayor Keller and Councilor Lewis on May 28, 2024.

This is an update on the City’s response so far. In our May 2024 Newsletter we reported on all traffic stops on Westside by the APD Northwest Area Command between November 2023 and early March 2024. We have recently been provided with new information about traffic stops that specifically involve speeding citations. From the beginning of this year through July 31, 2024, there have been 220 speeding citations issued. This was only for traffic going east on Westside, which the City claims is all they are responsible for. Traffic going west is said to be the responsibility of Rio Rancho, and we do not have their figures on any speeding citations issued.

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