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Tax Free Weekend July 31st – August 2nd

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The tax holiday starts Friday, July 31 and ends Sunday, August 2, so if you are getting your kids ready for back to school, it’s good to know which items are tax exempt.

  • Shoes and clothing that are less than $100
  • Computers that are less than $1,000
  • Computer monitors, speakers, printers, keyboards, microphones, or other computer hardware that are less than $500
  • School supplies that students normally use in a standard classroom priced at $30 or less per item
  • E-Readers (if the model has computing functions such as word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
  • Tablet computers
  • School backpacks less than $100
  • Handheld calculators under $200
  • Baby clothes & diapers

Eligible items can also be purchased online if you don’t want to battle large crowds. For more information, visit: https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/news-alerts/tax-holiday
 

School Almost Back In Session So Watch For Students

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Albuquerque Public Schools, the University of New Mexico, Central New Mexico Community College and many others will be starting their fall semesters in August, and we’ll be seeing many students on our city streets trying to get to class. Please remember to slow down when you’re near a school or in a school zone, and keep a close eye out for students crossing streets or getting off buses. Key dates to remember are as follow:

  • Friday, August 7 – first day for 1st – 12th grade students
  • Tuesday, August 11 – first day for pre-K and Kindergarten students
  • Monday, August 17 – first day for UNM students
  • Monday, August 31 – first day for CNM students

The City of Albuquerque is hosting two school supply giveaway events on Saturday, August 1, so if your kids need supplies, these events are for you. Visit: https://www.cabq.gov/family/events/cruzin-into-the-school-year-2026 for more information.

Coffee With A Cop This Friday, July 31st

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The Northwest Area Command of the Albuquerque Police Department will host Coffee With A Cop this Friday, July 31 at 9:00 a.m. at Golden Corral, 2701 Coors NW, and the public is invited. This is a great opportunity to meet the officers of the Northwest Area Command, ask questions and share concerns, and enjoy complimentary coffee. For more information, contact Pete Gelabert at: pgelabert@cabq.gov.

Conway Wood Multigenerational Center

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As an update for the Seven Bar North HOA neighborhood, the Conway Wood Northwest Multigenerational Center, located north of Cibola High School at the intersection of Cuba Road and Cibola Loop, is in the planning stages for opening in late summer close to Labor Day. We have learned from the City of Albuquerque Director of the Department of Senior Affairs, Ana Sanchez, that this newest center will house a fitness room with various workout equipment, offer a multipurpose arts and crafts room, and have a versatile, large social hall which will be able to host various activities for all ages. The center also offers spectacular views of the city. The center is walkable and bikeable from the Seven Bar North HOA and will be an asset to our neighborhood, making it an even more desirable place to live, work, and play.

As it opens, the center will work with the community on how programming needs will continue to evolve to best serve the public. The date for the opening has not yet been determined, but we will keep you informed.

Thank you to the many people involved for over ten years in bringing this center to fruition – former Mayor Richard Berry, current Mayor Tim Keller, Councilor Dan Lewis, former Councilor Cynthia Borrego, (now our District 17 State Representative), Department of Senior Affairs former Director Jorja Armijo-Brasher, and Current Director, Ana Sanchez.

July 505 Outside Newsletter

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Happy 250th birthday, America! Summer is off to a hot start, and we’re still in a drought advisory, so we’re sharing ways you can conserve water while staying cool. Check out our article about evaporative cooler strategies for best performance and water efficiency. We’ve also got some tips to help you keep mosquitoes at bay when you head outside to enjoy your patio during those lovely morning and evening hours.

Do you still have a grass lawn and worry about keeping it watered in this hot, dry weather? It might be time to convert to a desert-friendly xeriscape. Not ready to transform your grass? Consider improving your irrigation system by taking advantage of our generous irrigation rebates.

DROUGHT WATERING REMINDERS:

  • Sprinkler and spray irrigation is not allowed between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. from now until Oct. 31 to minimize losses to wind and evaporation. 
  • Customers who use more than twice their winter watering average may incur conservation surcharges. Visit our website to learn more.
  • Water by the Numbers: Just THREE DAYS a WEEK with spray irrigation for grass lawns.
  • Water trees and shrubs for 90 minutes with drip irrigation TWICE a WEEK or 55 minutes with a hose ONCE a WEEK.
  • Please report water waste if you see water in the street!
  • Turn off those sprinklers if it rains more than a ½ inch