📍 Start/Finish Location

Sagebrush Community Church
6440 Coors Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120

🏃 Start Times

• Marathon: 7:30 AM
• Half Marathon & Relay: 8:30 AM
• 10K: 9:00 AM
• 5K: 9:15 AM
• Kids K: 10:15 AM

Runners will be on course from approximately 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM.

🗺️ Route Through Our Neighborhood

South of Montano Blvd., the Marathon route follows the pedestrian/bike path east of the Rio Grande, then continues along Tingley Drive, Mountain Rd., Candelaria Blvd., and north on Rio Grande Blvd. to Montano Blvd.

🔗 Course Maps

📝 Overview

The annual meeting covered several topics of importance to the neighborhood and elected new members to serve vacant board seats. Presenters included Carl Christensen (ABCWUA), Commander J.L. Sanchez (APD Valley Area Command), Councilor Joaquin Baca (District 2), and Markella Clinton (Mayor's Office).

✅ Adoptions

• Minutes for April were approved without changes.
• New board members Clara Hargraves, Tony Gradia, and David Kleinfeld were elected by acclamation.
• Current board members Brenda Marks, Rudy Garcia, and Joanne Pinkalla were retained by acclamation.

💧 Water Authority Programs & Rebates

Carl Christensen highlighted programs including a $20 rebate for attending live webinars, 25% off (up to $100) for tree care (planting, pruning, mulch), and the xeriscape program offering $3/sq ft for replacing grass with desert-friendly plants. Free irrigation and landscape consultations are available. Visit 505Outside.com or email Askanexpert@abcwua.org.

🏛️ City Council & Community Updates

Councilor Joaquin Baca discussed $3 million in capital outlay from the 2026 legislative session, ongoing budget priorities (transit, animal welfare, city employees), optimism for the downtown Business Improvement District, the likely teardown of the Lindy's building, the Wells Fargo housing conversion (underway and fully funded), potential closure of Silver Street Market, and a promise to review the Wendy's intersection near Central and Lomas for safety. The Rail Trail continues to build despite a $15 million loss of federal funds. Short-term rental legislation failed but will be reintroduced.

🔥 Safety & Emergency Preparedness

Rudy Garcia emphasized bosque fire preparedness — embers can fly as far as a mile. He encouraged neighbors to prepare go bags, know which neighbors need mobility assistance, and maintain fire-wise properties. The City has installed 48 new fire sensors (Montano to César Chávez) and drones for fire monitoring. Rudy volunteered joint home visits for perimeter checks.

🚔 Community Safety & Law Enforcement

Commander J.L. Sanchez reported on the effectiveness of Shot Spotter technology, citing the Forest Park incident where bullet casings tied into four cases citywide. He described a recent home invasion case involving a repeat offender and highlighted the role of ACS in handling mental health and non-emergency situations. The Valley Area Command covers a large area with 64 officers across three shifts. Report incidents via 311, 242-COPS, 911, or the Atlas 1 mobile app. Commander Sanchez's direct line: 505-252-2589.

📊 Association Updates

• Treasury: $22,087.89 in the account (Kendall Corley).
• Communications: Lara Bryson presented the new neighborhood website (huningcastlena.org) and encouraged residents to sign up for HCNA alerts.
• Board: Outgoing board members Erika Harding, Lynn Hightower, and Anna Lamberson were thanked for their contributions.

🏠 Ordinance 26-14 & Homelessness Services

Markella Clinton explained Ordinance 26-14, which includes $500 fines for obstructing sidewalks and two-year safety zones with increased APD and ACS presence. Gateway West was selected for a safe outdoor space for unhoused individuals. Current transportation includes two Sun Vans and regular medical/veterinary transport. Job training and affordable housing preparation are available, with a focus on young adults pursuing education at CNM. Community feedback on the ordinance is encouraged.

📌 Action Items

• Review ABCWUA programs at abcwua.org or contact Carl Christensen (cwchristensen@abcwua.org, 505-289-3026).
• Councilor Baca will review the former Wendy's intersection for safety and reconfiguration.
• Website (huningcastlena.org) will be updated with new board members and events.
• Sign-in sheet will be used to update HCNA email alerts.
• A credit card payment option will be added to the website for online donations.
• Citizens are invited to provide feedback on Ordinance O-26-14.
• Report emergencies to 911 and non-emergencies to 505-242-COPS.
• Rudy Garcia will conduct joint home visits for fire preparedness.

📅 Key Dates

• Friday, May 22: Sculptures installed at Robinson Park — come watch!
• Tuesday, May 27: Press conference, 1:00 – 2:00 PM at Robinson Park
• June 1 – July 17: Official public display period (lighted day and night)

📍 Location

Robinson Park
8th Street & Central Avenue
Downtown Albuquerque

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