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FAIR WEST NEWS | Oct 2022

Read the October issue [PDF Download]

FWNA publishes a monthly newsletter to inform residents of the latest neighborhood issues and news.  Copies are sent out by email via Blog, posted to the website and available at FWNA social events. A big thank you to Dayna who is putting together the FWNA newsletters!

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Fair West residents and businesses are encouraged to provide content. If you’d like to submit a guest commentary, story idea, photograph, or article for the newsletter, please email dayna.vocasek @ outlook.com.

CABQ Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Municipal Development, Engineering Division; Solid Waste Management Department; Bernalillo County, and Advanced Chemical Transport (ACT) are sponsoring a free household hazardous waste collection event.

Residents of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are encouraged to bring their household hazardous waste on this drop-off day. Examples of household hazardous waste include those items that can burn easily (flammable), corrode or irritate the skin (corrosive), or poison humans and animals (toxic).

WHEN: November 5, 2022 from 10am to 3pm

WHERE: Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NW, Albuquerque, NM 87113

  • Participants are required to complete and bring the attached form to the event.
  • Participants must have all items visible in the trunk or back seat of their car.
  • An Advanced Chemical Transport (ACT) employee will remove the items from the participant’s vehicles and the participant will continue driving through the line.

Please find the link below for more information or to print the form and bring it to the event on Saturday, November 5th from 10am to 3pm.

https://www.cabq.gov/HHW

FWNA Annual Scary Supper 2022

Let’s eat, drink, and be scary!

Please join us Monday, Oct 31st for our annual Scary Supper in Fox Memorial Park from 5:00 PM to Dusk.

This is a fun event where neighbors arrive in their best disguises and show off their great costumes before the trick-or-treating begins! FWNA will provide the scary supper of hot dogs, baked potatoes, and salad.

This event needs you. If you wish to donate or volunteer, please contact Paul at Paulsanchez7771@gmail.com by Wednesday, October 27th.

Please practice COVID safety
Hope to see you there. Happy Halloween!

Thank You for Being with Us!

Hello Fair West neighbors,

We need your help to continue with Scary Supper, Ice Cream Social, Park Luminarias and other community projects. The FWNA hasn’t been as active during the Covid 19 pandemic, which has left our funds low.

WE ARE ACCEPTING DONATIONS NOW

If you would like to help contribute please consider the suggested $15.00. However your contribution in any amount is always appreciated. There are 2 ways to give to FWNA!

ONLINE

Visit our website at abqfairwest.org and use our PayPal link.

Please make sure to share your contact information with your name and street address when making your contribution through PayPal. We have been working on updating our database with the goal to be able to contact you to both confirm your valuable contribution, and to say Thank You!

CASH and CHECKS

We are gladly accepting payments in person too. Please contact Anita Shenkman at ashenkman125@comcast.net to coordinate.

THANK YOU!

We appreciate those who have given through PayPal, with cash, or by check. We miss you and are looking forward to having you back!

We can’t do this without you
—your Fair West neighbors

Remember to signup to receive timely announcements online. Go to FWNA Blog and sign up on the right-hand side of the website or near the bottom on the mobile app.

Coffee with a Cop

When

Sep 08, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where

Cesar Chavez Community Center
7505 Kathryn Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108

Description

Come join your community and Police Officers for coffee and conversation. No presentations, No agendas. Bring your concerns, questions and comments. Get to know your southeast area Police Officers.

FAIR WEST NEWS | Aug 2022

Starting in August 2022, FWNA will be publishing a newsletter to inform residents of the latest neighborhood issues and news.  Copies are sent out by email via Blog, posted to the website and available at FWNA social events. A big thank you to Dayna who is putting together the FWNA newsletters!

Fair West residents and businesses are encouraged to provide content. If you’d like to submit a guest commentary, story idea, photograph, or article for the newsletter, please email dayna.vocasek @ outlook.com.

Remember to Register for Parking Permits in time for the 2022 State Fair

Dear Fair West Neighbors

The State Fair is happening September 8th-18th, 2022. If you haven’t already done so, renew or register for your parking permit(s) soon! Residents have 2 different options to renew or register — online and in person. 

Option 1 is to pick up your permit(s) at the Parking Division Office at City Hall, 1 Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Hours are  Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Scheduled appointments can be made at (505) 924-3950 or by email at parking@cabq.gov.

For those who would like to obtain their permit(s) in person. You can fill out the form in advance by clicking this link On-Street Parking Permit Application.

Option 2 is to register/receive your parking permit(s) online at https://cabqparkingpermits.rmcpay.com. If you want the convenience of using the online option, there is a $25.00 fee per permit. 

Parking Permits only affect residents in the 200 through 900 blocks: CAGUA DR.
LAGUAYRA DR.
CARDENAS DR.
VALENCIA DR.
and ALVARADO DR.

For Property Owners the following is required each year:

  • Valid and current Government issued ID card
  • Current Motor Vehicle Registration
  • Proof of Ownership or Property Tax Bill
  • A current utility bill that displays the owner’s name AND address

For complete information in regards to on-street parking permits, please visit the CABQ Parking Divison website at https://www.cabq.gov/municipaldevelopment/residents/parking/on-street-parking-permit-application