District 2 Newsletter
Hello Neighbors,
The next City Council meeting is Monday, June 4 at 5:00 pm in the Vincent Griego Chambers, basement level of City Hall: Agenda.
Upcoming Events
Starting June 1st, there will be a FREE concert in the Old Town Gazebo the NM Jazz Workshop and Partners present 2018 Salsa Under the Stars Summer Concert Series! Local all-star orchestra Tributo will perform on the Old Town Plaza in cooperation with the annual San Felipe de Neri Fiesta in homage to the late Puerto Rican sonero Cheo Feliciano and in tribute to the people of Puerto Rico, who are still battling the effects of Hurricane María, and a federal government that has forgotten them.
All subsequent performances to take place in the Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater. Visit http://www.nmjazz.org/calendar-of-events.aspx for details on upcoming events.
- US: Dealing with International Organized Crime. Italy, Asia, Colombia and Mexico: Sunday, June 3 | 3 – 5 pm | Albuquerque International Association Lecture
- Rail Yards Market: 2018 Season opens May 6 | Sundays 10 am – 2 pm | May – October
- Downtown Growers Market: Saturdays 8 am – noon | April 14 – November 3
- BioParks Summer Concert Series: Artists and dates have been announced and tickets are available!
- Valley Area Command Community Policing Council: Meets every 4th Thursday from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Wells Park Community Center. Community policing is a two-way street; get involved!
- Open Space Visitor Center Events: We have the best open space system in the country – check it out!
- Explora Calendar: Great events for kids of all ages.
- ABQ365 Events: Year-round events in Albuquerque.
Community Announcements / Resources
- Bike Share Expansion: More bikes, more stations!
- Behavioral Health Initiative: Stay updated on the progress of this important initiative the City is taking in conjunction with Bernalillo County. NEWSLETTERS
- Rail Runner Seniors Ride Free: Wednesdays thru September.
- City Traffic Construction Reports Available Online along with the Department of Municipal Development’s (DMD) Interactive Map!
- Downtown Arts & Cultural District Interactive Map: Explore galleries, coffee shops, museums, theaters, restaurants, and more.
- Air Quality Awareness: The Environment Health Department has announced an awareness campaign. Sign up to get Air Quality alerts.
- Free ABQ Images Library hits 5,000 downloads. This is an online collection of professional photos and videos of the Albuquerque area that can be downloaded and used by anyone for free.
Sincerely,
Isaac Benton
City Councilor, District 2