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Announcements from Albuquerque Parks.
Half-Off Green Fees for Veterans on Veterans' Day
All four city courses off half-off green fees for U.S. Veterans and Active Duty Personnel
New Mexico Veterans' Memorial Park Launches New Website
Veterans' Park now has more vibrant presence online
April - June 2012: Volume 13, Issue 2
Spring is a busy time in Open Space. We welcome volunteer support as the weather warms and we prepare for summer. I will give you some headlines of ways you can participate. Don’t forget that the Open Space Alliance rewards volunteers with food and prizes at our cleanup projects. Bring the whole family to these exciting events!
New Bicycle Safety Newsletter
Newsletter designed to keep citizens informed about The Park and Recreation Department's Bicycle Safety Program
Open Space Division Continues Tradition of Excellence
Open Space has Activities and Events for All Ages and Interests
January - March 2012: Volume 13, Issue 1
In the spring of 2011 the City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Division (OSD) submitted a project to the “International Awards for Liveable Communities” (LivCom Awards) in Berkshire, England. Albuquerque’s submission was “Glass Gardens” Environmental Restoration and Habitat Enhancement. This year the LivCom Awards committee announced that the City of Albuquerque was one of only a few cities in the United States chosen as a fi nalist for the Project Awards. Congratulations are due to the City’s Open Space Division for receiving this important recognition.
October - December 2011: Volume 12, Issue 4
This year the Open Space Alliance announces a new Board of Directors. They are: President – Sallie McCarthy; Vice-President – Jack Clifford; Secretary – Steve Glass; and Treasurer – Elizabeth Young. I want to thank Steven Hamp for his years of service as President, and we are grateful that he will continue to serve on the board. The board meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. at the Open Space Visitor Center. We welcome your attendance anytime
Changes to Balloon Fiesta Park Proposed
Citizens encouraged to provide feedback on a variety of proposed changes.
Jerry Cline Tennis Complex Upgrade Begins
New recreation facility project promises better diggs, programs
July - September 2011: Volume 12, Issue 3
After the cold of winter passes and the temperatures slowly increase, so too does the visitation to the City of Albuquerque’s vast Open Space Network. Every year hundreds of volunteers come out to do much-needed work to spruce up the City’s Open Space properties for the summer. The dedication and enthusiasm that these volunteers bring when doing their part to beautify our city never ceases to amaze me.
April-June 2011: Volume 12, Issue 2
As of April we’ve offi cially kicked off our volunteer event season with the month-long Sandia Foothills Open Space Clean Ups! After April, throughout the spring and summer you can get out and help the Open Space Division and enjoy the warm weather at the same time.
October - December 2010: Volume 11, Issue 4
The City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Division is proud to announce the opening of its newest bike trail! Take a ride or a stroll on a new addition to the West Mesa trails network. The Paseo de la Mesa Trail runs from 81st Street (near to the Volcano Cliffs water tanks) up and west almost to Paseo de Volcan.
July - September 2010: Volume 11, Issue 3
As summer approaches we look forward to a prosperous monsoon season. The year started with several storms with the help of the El Niño cycle. Wildfl owers have been in bloom, insects and reptiles are on the move, and larger mammals can be seen as you hike and explore our wonderful Open Space lands.
April-June 2010: Volume 11, Issue 2
In April, the Sandia Foothills Open Space cleanup will kick-off another year of outdoor volunteerism. There is a contagious enthusiasm when you gather early on a Saturday morning with neighbors and fellow trail users to work on projects that will benefit our Major Public Open Space areas.
