Here are some resources for anyone experiencing food insecurity:
Dial 211 or Google 211 for resources
Meet & greet your friends & neighbors the first Tuesday in August: Dance to the music of Mezcla Latina; enjoy Laguna Burger & free ice cream; fun & games for kids; learn about local community groups & the services they provide; meet your elected officials, AFD & APD and more.
Rio Rally Encourages Water Conservation This Summer
The Rio Rally is a city-wide game designed by the Water Authority to celebrate and preserve our favorite (and only!) river and you're encouraged to play this summer. Besides earning a point for a quest, you can earn points if you take a city bus, walk or ride a bike to your quest, buy from local people and supply chains, eat less water consumptive foods, like nuts, fruits, and veggies and drink tap water from a reusable water bottle. The Rio Rally will be played Saturday, June 20 through Sunday, July 12. Get started by going to any city library, the Botanic Garden, or the Zoo, the NM Natural History Museum, Explora, the National Atomic Museum, and the Wheels Museum. Visit: https://www.abcwua.org/the-rio-rally/ for more information.
Grief Center Hosting Free "Grief Matters" Workshop For Kids and Teens
The Grief Center is hosting a free, half-day workshop "Grief Matters" aimed at kids 5 and older, and teens, who have experienced the death of someone important in their lives. The workshop, taking place Friday, July 10, will acknowledge the different physical, expressive, and interactive activities that children rotate through, and will help them identify grief feelings, share memories, and identify coping techniques. Lunch will be provided, and parents or guardians are invited to join their child at 12:00 PM to eat. For more information, visit: https://griefnm.org/event/gm/
For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/transit/services/abq-ride-connect
ABQ RIDE Connect is now operating in the South Valley. Anyone can use this free ride-share service to drive around the new South Valley Zone. Microtransit service operates like Uber or Lyft and is conducted in comfortable and ADA-accessible electric vans. All you need to do is download, book, and GO go to get started. Download the ABQ RIDE GO! app on Google Play or the App Store, book your rides and track your vans using the app, and zip around town today with this convenient service that is here to ensure you connect to what matters most. This service operates from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on weekends.
Complete list of DATES & LOCATIONS
https://tangpress.com/2026/01/30/chinese-merchants-of-albuquerques-route-66/
New Mexico Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
Aimee Tang’s "Chinese Merchants of Albuquerque’s Route 66" is a featured historical presentation exploring the vital, often-overlooked contributions of Chinese-American business owners along Albuquerque's stretch of the Mother Road. The talk is part of the ongoing statewide Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the highway.
Tang’s presentation dives into the history of early Chinese merchants who established businesses along Central Avenue (Route 66). It covers how these entrepreneurs adapted to the changing demographics of the city and the booming auto-tourist industry, leaving a lasting cultural and economic footprint on Albuquerque.
Movies in the Park returns—a FREE summer event the whole community can enjoy! Every Friday night, from June 5 through July 31, we’re showing a different movie at a different park! Gates open at 7 p.m. and movies start at 8 p.m. Bring your friends, family, blankets, favorite snacks, and join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars. Watch for more info.
Complete List:
https://www.bernco.gov/community-services/cultural-services/cultural-services-events/movies-in-the-park/
With wildfire season becoming increasingly unpredictable, Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue and the Bernalillo County Department of Emergency Management are providing resources for residents on how to better protect their homes and families if a wildfire or an emergency occurs.
Wildfire season is becoming more unpredictable, and Bernalillo County wants everyone to understand the “Ready, Set, Go” system. Knowing what each phase means helps you stay prepared, stay safe, and act when it matters most. Click here to find out more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcTej9zrWNY
The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is offering a series of free Drought Webinars on efficient irrigation and climate-adapted landscaping. The webinars are open to everyone. Water Authority customers receive one $20 rebate per year for attending. Webinars take place every other Friday from noon - 1:00 p.m. through October. Register in advance to attend:
The Next Generation Water Summit is an annual conference in Santa Fe that convenes water conservation, green building, water reuse, and other industry professionals to address the most pressing water issues facing the Southwest. The 2026 summit will take place on June 11 - 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The theme of the conference is "Increasing Demand, Declining Realities," and the agenda is available at:
Through the Bernalillo County Water Conservation Program's conference sponsorship, 100 Bernalillo County residents can attend the conference virtually for free. The free registrations are available on a first come-first served basis. Please register for the conference using your Bernalillo County zip code as your discount code.
For questions, please contact waterconservation@bernco.gov.
Many people associate graywater reuse with simple laundry-to-landscape systems, but that’s just the beginning. Taught by Cactus Rain LLC, this webinar explores the next level of graywater design, moving beyond basic setups to more advanced, flexible, and scalable solutions for homes and buildings.
We’ll cover how to capture and reuse water from showers, bathroom sinks, and other sources; compare system types (gravity-fed, pumped, and treatment-based); and discuss key considerations like local regulations and maintenance. Attendees will also learn how thoughtful graywater design can support water conservation goals and enhance landscape resilience.
Whether you’re a homeowner, designer, builder, or sustainability professional, this session will expand your understanding of what’s possible with graywater—and how to implement systems that go beyond the basics.
The webinar will take place Saturday, June 20, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. If you cannot attend the webinar in-person, all registrants will receive a link to the recorded webinar.
This training is offered by the Bernalillo County Water Conservation Program in partnership with the Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District and Cactus Rain LLC.
See the complete list here: https://goadelante.org/diverseit/computer-classes/
April is the perfect time for a fresh start and at DiverseIT by improving your computer skills and gaining confidence with technology. We offer a supportive, affordable environment for learnings and repairs alike. Join us to improve your basic skills, explore new software, or get more comfortable online — this is your season to learn and grow!
Free Computer Classes!
Thanks to several generous grants, you can take 3 FREE computer classes with us to help you become safer and more capable users of tech. These classes are open to the public so please feel free share them with friends, family, and coworkers who might be interested. Attendees need to register in advance and let us know if they are bringing their own device or need to use one of our laptops.
Check out their complete listing here: https://www.goodwillnm.org/goodskills/
Interested in being an instructor for a program at one of our community centers? Fill out & submit our new interest form today! We are interested in offering competitive rates to contract instructors who can provide art, fitness & other programming. https://bit.ly/4qcxM4l
Come learn about safe and affordable banking options for Albuquerque families, including youth employees! Bank On Burque, a City of Albuquerque economic inclusion initiative, provides information that can help you save money and keep your money safe.
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For any veteran neighbors or forward to veterans you know!
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico has a program called SSVF that promotes housing stability among low-income Veteran Families who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. We can assist eligible veterans with security deposit, rent, moving and storage costs, utilities, and related costs. We provide case management, community referrals and assistance with VA and other public benefits. Our ongoing collaboration with organizations such as yours helps us to continue to identify veterans eligible for SSVF assistance.
Please send any Veterans in-need to us and we will screen them for eligibility. Contact Katrina at 505-881-6030 Ext: 1842
To complete the general services application online please visit this link: Goodwill Industries of New Mexico
This valuable resource can achieve great things for our Veterans and their Families! And please forward this message on to others who serve veterans.
In addition, this valuable resource can achieve great things for our New Mexico Community as well.
I-25 constuction update:mailchi.mp/9153387eb059/i-25-improved-public-meeting-aug-11-13781175?e=241ec0fc06
Join us for 2 hours of clean up of our neighborhood arroyo
Water, bags, glove, grabbers all provided
All ages welcome
Any Questions email: losgriegosna2022@gmail.com
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