uha-blog

WATER LINE INSURANCE SCAM

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:11:05 +0100

A number of Water Utility Authority customers have received letters from a company called “Homeserve” in which they were asked to send payment to a PO Box in Santa Fe for supplemental insurance coverage of their in-ground water lines. A copy of the letter is attached.

The Water Authority is in no way associated with the Homeserve company and has recommended that anyone with doubts about their level of insurance coverage contact their own insurance company before purchasing supplemental insurance from anyone.

Because of the suspicious nature of the Homeserve letter, it has been reported to the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General’s Office as a likely scam. Their number is 800-678-1508.

e WASTE Recycling

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:34:09 +0100

The UNM Staff Council Environs Committee and Net Impact student group will host a free electronic waste recycling event on Saturday, 11/5/11 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at UNM’s “E” parking lot near Girard Boulevard and Central Avenue NE. Items accepted at no charge include computers and computer related equipment such as monitors, printers, scanners, copiers, fax machines, phones, cell phones, rechargeable batteries, satellite television equipment, mice, keyboards, stereos and speakers. Items not accepted include appliances, coffee machines, toaster ovens, bread machines, Crock-Pots, hair dryers, irons, microwave ovens, electric heaters and alkaline batteries. There is a $10 charge for TV's and a $5 charge for computer monitors. For more information, contact Karen Wentworth at kwent2@unm.edu.

NO On-Street parking on the east side of Vassar, starting November 7

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:09:20 +0100

October 28, 2011

There Will Be NO On-Street Parking on the East Side of Vassar between Silver and Central, on Silver between Girard and Vassar, on Vassar between Silver and Garfield, and on Garfield between Vassar and Girard from November 7-20, 2011. For more information, go to: www.leadandcoal.com

UNM Emergency Siren Test on Monday September 12th

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:57:48 +0100

On Monday, Sept. 12 at 11:02 a.m., the University of New Mexico (UNM) will test its emergency notification system including the sirens. The sirens will sound for one minute followed by a short pause, then a one-minute all clear will sound. The sirens are intended to alert members of the UNM community in the event of an emergency, however the sirens are also audible in surrounding neighborhoods, including the University Heights.

The purpose of the sirens is to alert the campus community of an incident which may compromise the safety of people on campus. These types of incidents could include severe weather, environmental hazards or threat from an armed individual.

You can read a copy of the notice provided by the UNM Emergency Manager by clicking here.

UNM Students and Staff members are automatically enrolled in the LoboAlert system - an automated system which provides updates via text message (SMS) and email in the event a real emergency should occur. Community members such as University Heights neighborhood residents and other folks such as family of students and staff members have the option to sign up to receive similar alerts in the event of an emergency via the University of New Mexico Community Text site. You can read more information about these sites and UNM's emergency alert system at the links above.

University Heights Block Party 2011

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:11:43 +0100

The annual UHA Block Party was a success, as usual thanks to good weather and the contributions of neighborhood residents, businesses and City groups. A big thank you to all who joined us and gave of your time to ensure the Block Party was successful and fun.

This year's attendees included several police officers from the Southeast Area Command and a fire engine and crew from the Albuquerque Fire Department.

Tito Madrid and Joyce Pullen from the Mayor's Office were kind enough to come and speak with neighborhood residents, and Savina Garcia answered questions and gave details regarding the Lead-Coal Improvement Project. you can get more information about the project by clicking on this link or from the link on the UHANM home page.

Food was donated by Frontier Restaurant, Einstein Bagels, Papa John's Pizza, Lanny Heinlen, and Julie Ahern.

In addition to meeting new residents and talking with the police, fire, and mayor's office representatives, some people signed up for the Neighborhood Patrol. Anyone else interested in being part of the Neighborhood Patrol, can contact Don Hancock by email at sricdon@earthlink.net or 262-1862. More information about the Neighborhood Patrol is also in the Summer 2011 newsletter, click here to see the newsletter.

Temporary driveway into Smith's during Coal construction

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:27:25 +0100

The City has installed a temporary driveway at the corner of Harvard and Coal to allow vehicle access to the Smith's parking lot during the approximately four weeks that Coal will be closed south of Coal. The Coal closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, February 21.

The City assured UHA that the driveway will be removed when the Coal construction is completed.

Click here to read the City's letter to UHA.

2035 Regional Metropolitan Transportation Plan Community Meeting

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:50:52 +0100

City Councilor Isaac Benton and County Commissioner Maggie Hart Stebbins are hosting a community meeting for a presentation and discussion of the 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). This plan will shape transportation policy in the region for the next 20 years and beyond, and community members are encouraged to attend.

The meeting is Thursday, February 24 at 5:30 pm at the Heights Community Center (823 Buena Vista SE).

Click here to see the attached flyer for more information.

Albuquerque Public Comment Hearings in PNM Rate Case - Jan. 26, 2011

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:46:33 +0100

Proposed PNM rate increases could affect all New Mexicans. The UHA encourages you to be informed and have your say about the rate increases requested by PNM.

The following information is provided by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission:

At the request of Commissioner Marks, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission will hold a pair of public comment hearings regarding Public Service Company of New Mexico’s (PNM) requested rate increase. The hearings will be held Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque.

In a case filed in 2010, PNM requested an average rate increase of 22% for customers in the Albuquerque area and other parts of its North/Central service territory. Under PNM’s proposal, rates for residential customers would increase by more than the average (25%), and the increase would be in two phases. PNM also proposes other changes to rates, including a sizable surcharge on customers that have solar generating systems installed on their homes after the effective date of the new rates.

During the hearings, a representative of PNM will make a 15-minute presentation summarizing the positions PNM has presented to the Commission in this particular case. Following PNM’s presentation, interveners representing consumer and environmental groups will deliver a 15-minute oral presentation of their own.

After these presentations, the floor will be opened to members of the public to give oral comment to Commissioner Marks and other Commissioners who may be in attendance. All comments will be taken down by a court reporter and the complete hearing transcript will become part of the official case record.

Anyone wishing to attend either of the hearings is encouraged to do so. Those wishing to make public comments are also encouraged to attend to make their respective feelings known.

You may contact Commissioner Marks' office via email or at (505) 827-8015 if you have any questions about the hearing. Last Fall, Commissioner Marks posted a statement regarding the PNM rate case on the PRC's website at http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/commissioners/pdf/PNMRateCase2010.pdf

Lead and Coal Improvement Project starts on October 25

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:07:41 +0100

October 8, 2010
The much anticipated Lead and Coal renovation will begin on October 25 on Coal and Oak and Coal and University. A new website (www.leadandcoal.com) will provide regular updates and allow for comments, questions, concerns.
A Public Information Meeting with the contractor, city officials (including police, solid waste, transit, and others) will be on Wednesday, October 13 from 11 to 1 and 3 to 6, with a formal presentation at 6 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Silver and Carlisle, SE. Come to the meeting to get more information.
The project is scheduled to last 18 months and will totally renovate Lead and Coal from I-25 to Washington, based on the New Vision for Lead and Coal (see the links and resources).
If you have an immediate problem during the construction (power off, etc.), call Patti Watson at 245-3134.

University of New Mexico Student Housing Outreach Workshops now through May 2010

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:52:58 +0100

Please consider attending one of the meetings listed below if you are interested in learning more or hearing about proposed plans for student housing development both on and off campus in the neighborhoods surrounding UNM.

Since UNM is one of our closest and largest neighbors, we strongly encourage University Heights residents to attend one of these workshops, remain informed, and pass your opinions and concerns on to the UHA Board. You can always get in touch with the board using one of the methods listed on the Contact Us page.

The following information is provided by the University of New Mexico. Workshop dates and times are listed on the flyer below. For more information please contact Bertha Gomez at 505-277-4620

For additional information about ongoing campus development at UNM you can visit the University Planning and Campus Development webpage.