
12/16/2022
TriCore is offering FREE COVID & Flu tests! Perfect opportunity to get tested before gathering for the holidays.
Tuesday, 12/20 & Thursday 12/22 @ Johnny Tapia Community Center
The mission of the Office of Equity and Inclusion is to inspire and equip city government to make Al
TriCore is offering FREE COVID & Flu tests! Perfect opportunity to get tested before gathering for the holidays.
Tuesday, 12/20 & Thursday 12/22 @ Johnny Tapia Community Center
We're opening up shop in half an hour folks! Come on down to Balloon Fiesta Park for our BuyBlack Holiday Market! We hope to see you there!
Our City of Albuquerque - Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Liaison Beatriz is in Washington, D.C. representing Albuquerque at the National Immigrant Inclusion Conference. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Catch our Office of Black Community Engagement Liaison Nichole Rogers on KRQE this morning! Buy Black Holiday Market & Conference happening this Friday, 12/16 - mark your calendars 📆 ✅
Thank you to KRQE News 13 for having us!
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Free Buy Black Holiday Market & Conference is coming to Albuquerque this weekend. This event will include free financial workshops and other breakout sessions, along …
Last week our Culture Change Leader Tim conducted an Implicit Bias/Cultural Humility Training with AFR 99th Cadet Class. Director of Equity & Inclusion Michelle Melendez provided opening remarks.
The Health Equity Council (HEC) will host a web-based talk show titled "Culture Cures: Curanderismo and Public Health" this Wednesday, December 14 at 5:00 p.m. You can listen and learn about traditional medicine and healing and how this relates to mental health and health equity with local author and curanderismo expert Dr. Eliseo "Cheo" Torres and teacher and expert Mario Esteban Del Ángel Guevara. The holidays can unfortunately be very stressful for many people, and those with mental health concerns often suffer most. To register for this online web talk show, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtduGprTwtEtCkpnebPavSllhSoFlkDJRD
Senior Affairs is encouraging families to stay up to date on vaccinations by offering free vaccination clinics at senior, multigenerational and 50+ sports and fitness center locations. Visit https://www.cabq.gov/seniors/senior-affairs-covid-19-and-flu-vaccination-clinics for schedule and locations.
We want to remind you about our Free BuyBlack Holiday Market and Conference that we will be hosting in coordination with our friends at the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Black Chambers! Sponsorships are available and we will be collecting non-perishable food items and clothes for donation! Register at: http://ow.ly/vpvx50LObrA
UPDATE: Oreyana Clinton was safely located on a bus in Albuquerque. Thank you for your assistance.
AMBER ALERT
The Albuquerque Police Department, Missing Person Unit, is requesting your assistance in locating 5 year old Oreyana Clinton.
Oreyana was reported missing after her intoxicated father showed up to a shelter without her.
Oreyana was last wearing a blue long sleeve shirt and black jeans.
Oreyana's father is not able to tell us what happen or where he last saw Oreyana.
The last location anybody saw them together was at 51st and Central trying to board a city bus.
Due to the father's state of intoxication he was denied access to the bus.
If located please call 911 immediately
We’re proud to announce that Albuquerque has earned a 100 on HRC’s 2022 Municipal Equality Index! Our city will continue working to ensure our LGBTQ+ community is safe, welcomed and
respected.
Read full press release here: https://www.cabq.gov/office-of-equity-inclusion/news/albuquerque-improves-score-on-national-lgbtq-report-card
Learn more about the movement with these quick facts!
🔔🔔THANKSGIVING WEEK MEAL SCHEDULE - SEE BELOW!
Gather safely this holiday! FREE testing event tomorrow, 11/21 from 1pm-4pm at Los Padilla’s Community Center!
Thank you to our for helping coordinate the space for this event! 👏🏽👏🏽
Albuquerque’s third branch of public safety response is hiring!
Our Contract Manager will perform the contract monitoring and administration for ACS.
Our Administrative Assistant will perform a wide variety of responsible and complex administrative and clerical duties.
Apply today: bit.ly/cabqacs-3
Bank on Burque certified accounts come with low monthly costs, no overdraft/surprise fees and convenient tools.
Learn more on cabq.gov/BankOnBurque-accounts
This our office is recognizing some outstanding Natives who work for the city!
To kick it off, we are highlighting our Native Affairs Coordinator Dawn Begay. Dawn is an amazing collaborator and does amazing work in the native community and for the city.
¡Feliz Día de Los Mu***os!
Today is about honoring and celebrating loved ones who passed. Want to learn more about the significance of this day? Visit https://dayofthedead.holiday/traditions/the-ofrenda/
Swipe to see photos from a recent community event celebrating Día de Los Mu***os that our Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs sponsored.
This was an educational activity with MANA de Albuquerque to celebrate Día de Los Mu***os.
OEI’s Race and Equity Data Insights Analyst, Dr. Billystrom Jivetti and Albuquerque’s Health Literacy Program Manager Terry Schleder, prepared a poster presentation for The Pandemic Divide Conference: How COVID Increased Inequality in America held at Duke University last week.
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Read the full press release here: https://www.cabq.gov/office-of-equity-inclusion/news/office-of-equity-inclusion-presents-covid-19-prevention-work-at-duke-university’
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Happy Diwali! May this Diwali spark joy and prosperity.
Congratulations Anna for your steadfast service and advocacy.
Senior Affairs Director Anna Sanchez was recognized with a Community Leadership Award at the Power of the Purse event hosted by the Domestic Violence Resource Center. It is no surprise as Director Sanchez has been notorious in leading the way as an advocate for so many. Congratulations Director Sanchez!
Diwali symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Today it is celebrated today by millions of people worldwide.
The Hindu festival of Diwali symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness and is celebrated today by millions of people worldwide.
Diwali, also known as Divali or Deepavali, comes from Sanksrit "dipavali" which means "row of lights."
The picture below is a pattern called a rangoli a popular folk art that sees people make colourful designs on the floor in their house, to serve as a welcoming gesture to the gods and bring good luck. The design is created using coloured rangoli powders, ground rice powder, flowers and diyas.
(Photo by Anuwar Hazarika/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Is your checking account FREE of overdraft fees? Does your account have a low monthly fee ($4.95 or less)? Find these bank and credit unions accounts at cabq.gov/BankOnBurque-accounts.
Learn event more at the Bank On Burque October Coalition Meeting coming up tomorrow, 10/20! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bank-on-burque-october-coalition-meeting-tickets-433028789767
Our Director Michelle Melendez recently spoke at a Walk-a-thon to support non-violence organized by the Hindu Temple Society of New Mexico!
This year's Glowing Employee goes to our Office of Black Community Engagement Liaison, Nichole Rogers!! 👏👏
Today Mayor Keller and Director Michelle Melendez presented Nichole Rogers with one of the City's Glowing Employee Award!
Nichole is a true collaborator. She does not hesitate to jump in to help others in need, and she knows the value of clear communication, especially in stressful situations. She communicates well with her office teammates and with colleagues from other departments, as well as with community members and leaders. She is resourceful and knowledgeable and takes a learning stance in everything she does, calling for timely debriefs so that we can all learn something from our experiences and keep doing better for our community.
Please join us in congratulating Nichole on all her handwork and dedication to our community and to OEI's team!
We are proud to sponsor community events such as the 6th Annual Albuquerque Chinese American Film Festival! 🎥 🎞️
Family and Community Services Department is preparing its Consolidated Plan for 2023-2027! Attend any of six (6) focus groups to provide input and discuss the short-and long-term needs of the community.
It is important to get your input and partnership for us to make our city more equitable and inclusive.
DATE: Monday, October 17, 2022
TIME: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Los Griegos Health and Social Services Center
1231 Candelaria Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
DATE: Tuesday, October 18, 2022
TIME: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Cesar Chavez Community Center
7505 Kathryn Ave. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
DATE: Tuesday, October 18, 2022
TIME: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Don Newton-Taylor Ranch Community Center
4900 Kachina St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
DATE: Wednesday, October 19, 2022
TIME: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Alamosa Health and Social Services Center
6900 Gonzales Rd. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
DATE: Thursday, October 20, 2022
TIME: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
LOCATION: John Marshall Health and Social Services Center
1500 Walter SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
DATE: Friday, October 21, 2022
TIME: 1:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Holiday Park Community Center
11710 Comanche NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
If you are unable to attend any of the meetings please complete the survey online. The survey can be found at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CityofABQCONSPlan .
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We are honored to be sponsors for the upcoming 6th Annual Albuquerque Chinese American Film Festival!
This event will be happening this Saturday, October 15th.
Tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/ACAFF22
Get involved! You are invited to join the Bank On Burque October Coalition Meeting on Thursday, October 20th! You may attend online or virtually. Come hear about the successes and learning moments from Bank On Burque partners at our October Coalition meeting. For more details & to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bank-on-burque-october-coalition-meeting-tickets-433028789767
Get to know the Bank On Burque website before the meeting and learn about everything they have to offer. Watch video here: https://www.cabq.gov/legal/bank-on-burque/bank-on-burque-how-to-video.
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FAIR coming up next Saturday, 10/15!
This is a great opportunity for families to get help with past-due utilities, and shop other resources available.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! There are several way you can get involved and raise awareness about abuse and show your support to survivors that they are not alone.
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Make your voice heard at the 2022 City of Albuquerque Goals Forum! Happening this Saturday at the International District Library.
Language Interpretation will be available in over 100 languages telephonically!!
Route 66 West Fest ✅
Our dedicated team always enjoys being out in the community and meeting people! We were honored to be part of Route 66 West Fest, and had the best spot next to our friends . 😄🤳📸🙌🏼
Our team did some outreach at Route 66 West Fest this past weekend!
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Live Now: The Rent to Refugee Campaign was created to encourage property owners in Albuquerque to offer rental properties to refugees by sharing information with them that can address any questions/doubts that property managers may have when considering renting units to refugees.
"#debrajohns spent over 30 years getting kids excited about #STEM education, even after her years in the classroom. She taught us that #blackisbeautiful and to be proud of our history as inventors, philosophers, scientists and leaders." Nichole Rogers #abq Office of African American Affairs
In collaboration with community advocates and Naalkid Productions, the City of Albuquerque is hosting the 2021 Albuquerque for Indigenous Justice event at Civic Plaza. The event is to honor and celebrate sovereign Tribal Nations and Native American peoples, and to educate the public about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Relatives (MMIWR) crisis through art, film, music, a moment of silence, and supporting grassroots organizations.
CABQ Native American leaders will hold a healing reflection and memorial event to honor those buried at 4-H Park, which served as a cemetery for the former Albuquerque Indian School (AIS). Mayor Tim Keller will offer an apology at the event, which was organized by the City of Albuquerque - Office of Native American Affairs leaders Terry Sloan and Dawn Begay to fulfill requests made by the Commission on American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs (CAIANA) and community members who participated in the 4-H Park input process since June 2021.
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