April 2026 Meeting Minutes
6:30pm | Preservation Station | Bonnie Anderson presiding
Yard Sale Success
Glen reviewed the positive feedback received from buyers and sellers at our recent neighborhood yard sale netting over $140 from donated items minus expenses. Suggestions for next year included moving some of the tables to the cement area in front of the station (for greater visibility), putting up bigger and brighter signage, and having some coffee and pastries available for sellers. It was estimated that over 100 people participated and that door hangers were a great advertising tool. Glen was applauded by the group for the success of this event.
Reclaiming Streets for People
Carlos reported he is very excited about Janette Sadik-Khan coming to Albuquerque. She transformed NYC including pedestrianizing Time Square, creating the Citi bike share program, creating the first protected bike lane in the US, and so much more, transforming NYC into one of the safest cities for walking and biking, all in just seven years. This is relevant to us because Albuquerque is currently the second deadliest city for pedestrians and cyclists, and to our neighborhood specifically as we pursue the Broadway road diet (which might include parking protected bike lanes). The event is April 8 at the Hispanic Cultural Center and you can reserve your free ticket here.
Lead/Coal Decision
Carlos noted that the City has decided not to make any major changes to the current Lead/Coal design between I-25 and Washington. Instead they will create minor traffic calming measures such as rest-in-red traffic signals and some road restriping.
Jane’s Walk – May 2
Krista reminded neighbors who want to participate in the neighborhood walk this year to watch our website for a registration link starting Friday, April 3. There are two sessions, 8:30 and 10:30, and we will cover Arno and Edith between Central and Coal.
Annual Meeting – New Ideas?
Bonnie reviewed the usual plans for our August annual meeting (potluck, short meeting, folk music band, and lots of conversation), and asked for other ideas we might consider. Several people mentioned they liked having time to get to know new neighbors in a relaxed atmosphere, but maybe we could start some kind of food competition to add a little variety. Lizzy, Nick R. and Jasmin agreed to work on a baking contest idea and Nick F. agreed to work with Jonathan, Moises, and Carlos to distribute door hangers to advertise the event.
Lutheran School – Easter Egg Hunt and Market
Mark Angell from the Immanual Lutheran Church and School talked about how they want to improve communication with the neighborhood. He invited us to bring our children and grandchildren to their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 at 4:00pm and Sunday, April 5 at 9:30am. He also invited us to their May Day Market on May 2, 10am – 2pm.
Community Safety
Lizzy talked with the group about a city-wide collaboration among various neighborhoods, churches, and other non-profits to arrive at a consensus about priorities requiring City attention. She invited our neighborhood to set up a potluck on July 5 (at a location TBD) to discuss common concerns and possible solutions. There were suggestions about adding some fun features such as a contest for “Patriotic Pets” or an invitation to bring a HOT food item reflecting your passion for whatever HOT topic you want to share with the group.