Albuquerque Downtown Neighborhoods Association

Calendar of Events
Heritage Preservation Month, May 2012
Celebrating 100 Years of Statehood
www.nmhistoricpreservation.org
Events
Heritage Preservation Month is a national event celebrated in New Mexico each May. Parks, museums, cities and towns, individuals and organizations hold events to honor our state’s heritage. They range from architectural tours, hikes to archaeological sites—many of them restricted to the public except in May—lectures and
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There will be a meeting at the home of Donna Bruzzese and Jerry Ortiz y Pino at 400 12th St. NW on Sunday 4/22/12 at 2:00 pm. The purpose of this neighborhood meeting is to address the proposed zoning change on Tijeras between 10th & 12th streets. The zoning change would permit 100% office use for the historic homes along this two block stretch of Tijeras. The infiltration of offices into our residential neighborhoods is something which the Downtown Neighborhood Association has actively opposed.

There is a program at UNM that brings in nationally recognized speakers to give free public presentations about mental health. You may know that former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been an advocate for mental health for 40 years. She will speak at Popejoy Hall Monday, May 14.

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s topic is:

“Within Our Reach: Ending the Mental Health Crisis” Continue Reading »

Bernalillo County’s new website was unveiled a year ago, a major step forward that has given taxpayers more information about how county government works and how tax dollars are spent.

I made a commitment after my appointment as County Manager to improve the county’s customer service. Our website is critical in this effort to provide citizens the information they need to hold their government accountable and access the many services the county has to offer, from outstanding parks and recreation centers to permits and free help for small businesses.

Please take a few minutes to fill out the attached website survey, which will help us do a better job managing the website. The link to the website survey is http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/berncowebsite. We’re also looking for volunteers to participate in an informal focus group to help us with these improvements. The bottom line is that the Bernalillo County Commission and I look forward to your input and are eager to listen.
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ALBUQUERQUE NM—Each year thousands gather in Old Town to celebrate the birthday of Albuquerque, now 306 years old. Honoring the first families and their ancestors, the event that fills the square, patios, courtyards and streets of Old Town pays homage to the five eras that define New Mexico history.
This year, a wide range of entertainment and activities will keep the crowds entertained while they learn about our history and those who contributed to our unique culture. The event begins at noon with live music in many locations throughout Old Town.
Throughout the afternoon live music and dance will be presented at the Gazebo, and five designated areas of Old Town will focus on each era, featuring live music, dance, speakers and actors playing the roles Continue Reading »

NEW MEXICO STATEHOOD CENTENNIAL 1912-2012
www.nmcentennial.org

SAVE THE DATE: OPEN HOUSE FOR THE 1910 NEW MEXICO CONSTITUTION,
WEDNESDAY…MAY 2, 1 – 5 P.M. SANTA FE, NM STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES BUILDING
Display of the 1910 New Mexico Constitution with original signatures

MAY 3 Free NM Statehood History symposium, NM History Museum Santa Fe, 10:30-4:30 p.m.
May 4-5 Annual Conference, Historical Society of New Mexico, Santa Fe, program details & registration at www.hsnm.org Continue Reading »