Keystone Homes purchased the vacant land south of Walmart at Unser and Ladera. The land was originally approved for a 230 apartment complex.
Keystone Homes is requesting a site plan amendment to change it from 230 apartments to 132 townhome units and an elevation change.
Laurelwood Neighborhood Association (LNA) Annual Meeting Tuesday April 26, 2022
Speakers:
Our New APD NW Commander is David Saladin - APD is implementing Community Policing; There were no shootings in the NW quadrant; They are looking into implementing utilizing Radar to ticket speeders on Unser Blvd.
Crime Specialist Pete Gelabert - Ladera / Unser Area has the highest traffic accidents on the Westside.
NM Senator Harold Pope Jr District 29 - Spoke on Legislation: Legal residence of New Mexico can obtain up to a Bachelors Degree from New Mexico's Colleges/Universities and CNM free. There is no age limit.
NM Representative Antonio "Moe" Maestas District 16 - Spoke on Legislation: If you have Social Security Income up to $150,000 Jointly or $75,000 for Singles you do not need to Claim it on your NM State Tax as Income. That will give us Tax relief on State Income not Federal Income.
Our New City Councilor Louie Sanchez - Wants more transparency and accountability from Albuquerque Police Department and more resources for the Officers; Is concerned about the process of how last minute Amendments are added to the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) which governs building codes and policies with minimal notification and input from the Community/Neighborhoods and, on the process and a number of Amendments within the Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance (NARO) that sets the criteria for Neighborhoods and Coalitions to be recognized by the Cities Office of Neighborhood Coordination.
LNA Board Member Elections 2022 - 2023
Board Members serve a 2 year term
Frank Comfort - Serving last of 2 year term
Candy Patterson - Serving last of 2 year term
Dagmar Nelson - Serving last of 2 year term
Francis Lujan - Serving last of 2 year term
Paul Gonzales - Begins serving 2 year term
Election of 2022 - 2023 Officers:
Officers serve a 1 year term
Frank Comfort - President - 505-321-6886
Paul Gonzales - Vice-President
Dagmar Nelson - Secretary / Treasurer
Speakers:
Our New APD NW Commander is David Saladin - APD is implementing Community Policing; There were no shootings in the NW quadrant; They are looking into implementing utilizing Radar to ticket speeders on Unser Blvd.
Crime Specialist Pete Gelabert - Ladera / Unser Area has the highest traffic accidents on the Westside.
NM Senator Harold Pope Jr District 29 - Spoke on Legislation: Legal residence of New Mexico can obtain up to a Bachelors Degree from New Mexico's Colleges/Universities and CNM free. There is no age limit.
NM Representative Antonio "Moe" Maestas District 16 - Spoke on Legislation: If you have Social Security Income up to $150,000 Jointly or $75,000 for Singles you do not need to Claim it on your NM State Tax as Income. That will give us Tax relief on State Income not Federal Income.
Our New City Councilor Louie Sanchez - Wants more transparency and accountability from Albuquerque Police Department and more resources for the Officers; Is concerned about the process of how last minute Amendments are added to the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) which governs building codes and policies with minimal notification and input from the Community/Neighborhoods and, on the process and a number of Amendments within the Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance (NARO) that sets the criteria for Neighborhoods and Coalitions to be recognized by the Cities Office of Neighborhood Coordination.
LNA Board Member Elections 2022 - 2023
Board Members serve a 2 year term
Frank Comfort - Serving last of 2 year term
Candy Patterson - Serving last of 2 year term
Dagmar Nelson - Serving last of 2 year term
Francis Lujan - Serving last of 2 year term
Paul Gonzales - Begins serving 2 year term
Election of 2022 - 2023 Officers:
Officers serve a 1 year term
Frank Comfort - President - 505-321-6886
Paul Gonzales - Vice-President
Dagmar Nelson - Secretary / Treasurer
Please pull your weeds and other debris that took advantage of your property including your sidewalks.
That will help keep our Neighborhood beautiful!
Please call 311 when you see weeds and debris that need to be addressed.
Please support and /or get involved in the Neighborhood Association
1.Being an active member in the Laurelwood community provides a sense of ownership, accountability and responsibility as a homeowner or leaser in the community.
2. Having an active voice in what occurs within our community of Laurelwood by combining your voice with others to increase for the better; our Quality of Life.
3. Protecting our home values by actively seeking City and or State funding to enhance our Community Beautification Projects.
4. Placing a high value on being a safe, clean, respectful
community, as well as being a forward moving and
progressive Neighborhood Association.
5. Placing a high value on the "Quality of Life" within our Laurelwood Community.
6. Maintaining a beautiful neighborhood appearance through education and consultation with City or State Government Agencies.
7. Combining your efforts with other pro-active people to accomplish common goals for our community.
8. Owning the accomplishments of the Association and
participate in the gratification knowing we have made a
difference.
9. Being pro-active within the community and share the
responsibilities and accomplishments.
10. Being a part of a "TEAM" that shares common goals.
11. The LNA is a conduit for information to the community.
PLEASE JOIN AND BENEFIT FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Membership is only $15 a year
See Membership Tab to Donate
FYI as a Reminder:
The City of Albuquerque (CABQ) is responsible for maintaining ( weeds, litter, etc), from the Entrance of Laurelwood Parkway to Hanover, if not call 311.
CABQ is responsible for maintaining the Entrance to Lakewood, if not call 311.
CABQ is responsible for maintaining Hanover's PNM easement to Laurelwood Park, if not call 311.
CABQ is responsible for maintaining Laurelwood Park, if not call 311.
CABQ is responsible for maintaining the streets ( cracks, potholes, etc ), if not call 311.
Suspicious persons, call 242-cops.
Emergency, call 911.
Large vehicles / RV's, call 311
Parking on landscape, call 311.
Weeds, call 311.
Barking dogs, call 311.
Stray animals, call 311.
Homeowners are responsible for sidewalks that border their property, if damaged call 311.
Graffiti, call 311.
Construction - walls, fencing, building construction, etc. - call 311 Code Compliance
Loud Noise (Music), call 242-COPS
When calling 311, make sure you receive the confirmation # for tracking. If your complaint is not resolved you can email the confirmation # to laurelwoodna@gmail.com, we will escalate your complaint.
The City of Albuquerque (CABQ) is responsible for maintaining ( weeds, litter, etc), from the Entrance of Laurelwood Parkway to Hanover, if not call 311.
CABQ is responsible for maintaining the Entrance to Lakewood, if not call 311.
CABQ is responsible for maintaining Hanover's PNM easement to Laurelwood Park, if not call 311.
CABQ is responsible for maintaining Laurelwood Park, if not call 311.
CABQ is responsible for maintaining the streets ( cracks, potholes, etc ), if not call 311.
Suspicious persons, call 242-cops.
Emergency, call 911.
Large vehicles / RV's, call 311
Parking on landscape, call 311.
Weeds, call 311.
Barking dogs, call 311.
Stray animals, call 311.
Homeowners are responsible for sidewalks that border their property, if damaged call 311.
Graffiti, call 311.
Construction - walls, fencing, building construction, etc. - call 311 Code Compliance
Loud Noise (Music), call 242-COPS
When calling 311, make sure you receive the confirmation # for tracking. If your complaint is not resolved you can email the confirmation # to laurelwoodna@gmail.com, we will escalate your complaint.
Mission
The purpose of the LNA shall be to promote a better neighborhood
and community through group action, so that the quality of life in the area
shall be in keeping with social, environmental and cultural needs and interest
of the residents. To this end, the LNA may, but is not limited to, sponsoring
cooperative planning, research, fund raising, and public education programs as
they are deemed necessary, provided they are consistent with one or more of the
purposes set out in Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code or any
applicable corresponding section of the law, and to do all acts, purposes, and
powers authorized by law for nonprofit organizations.
Contact information:
Email: laurelwoodna@gmail.com
Mailing address: Laurelwood Neighborhood Association
2003 Piñonwood NW
Albuquerque, NM, 87120
Email: laurelwoodna@gmail.com
Mailing address: Laurelwood Neighborhood Association
2003 Piñonwood NW
Albuquerque, NM, 87120
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