March 2026 Meeting Minutes

6:30pm | Preservation Station | Bonnie Anderson presiding

Discussion on Neighborhood Safety

Neighbors shared strategies they used that helped them feel safe in their homes: owning a dog; installing cameras with speakers attached; using motion-detection lighting in side and back yards; getting phone numbers from their neighbors to share news about incidents; picking up packages for neighbors who are not home; keeping bikes and other valuables locked out of sight; installing fencing. Representatives from APD added the importance of reporting incidents to 911 (if urgent) or 242-COPS or 311 if less urgent because metrics help determine how officer time is assigned. You can also email them at brimartinez@cabq.gov or call the substation at 505-761-8800 to report ongoing issues. They noted that drones (with cameras, lights, and speakers) are now being used to assist with addressing calls for service. Neighbors requested community policing which puts police on foot or on bikes as a regular presence, rather than only appearing in response to service calls.

Zoning Changes Update

Carlos reported that the City Council approved changes to parking requirements that relieved properties within a block of Central and Broadway from having to maintain a certain number of on-site parking spots.

Spring Yard Sale – March 28 (8am to 1pm)

Glen reminded neighbors about the upcoming sale and said he had received a good level of interest. Neighbors can either donate or sell items at the station on Walter and Coal. Contact hhhdayardsale@gmail.com by March 14 to participate.

Jane’s Walk – May 2

Krista thanked Bob for his extensive work on the narrative of this year’s walk, covering Edith and Arno between Central and Coal. Participation is limited to 20-25 people at each start time (8:30 and 10:30) so interested neighbors need to sign up as soon as reservations are open.

Lutheran School – Auction and Market

The principal and a long-time teacher at the school shared details about upcoming events to which the neighborhood is invited: an auction on March 20 at 5 pm and a May Day Market on May 2, 10am – 2pm.

For information on the auction: 32auctions.com/ILSauction2026
For information on the market: 100years@immanuelabq.org

Rt. 66 Talks – Special Collections library

Ann encouraged neighbors to attend entertaining presentations regarding the history of Route 66 at the Special Collections Library on the 4th Saturday of the month, at 11:00 am.

Voices of our Community Concert – March 29

Susie announced a combined concert of the Albuquerque Civic Chorus, Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra, the NM Peace Choir, The NM Women’s Chorus, and the NM Gay Men’s Chorus. They will perform an uplifting program at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 pm.

Why We’re Stuck: Housing and the American Dream in ABQ

Carlos encouraged neighbors to attend a free talk by Yoni Appelbaum (an editor at the Atlantic) at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on March 11, 6-8 pm.