ABQ DNA Newsletter Summer 2011

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NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

D O W N T O W N

Albuquerque, New Mexico

VECINOS Downtown Neighborhood Association Quarterly NewsletterP.O. Box 7985 Albuquerque, NM 87194-7985 www.abqdna.com [email protected]

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Please Join Us For..............

Bring a potluck dish to share, anything you want to grill, and a blanket or lawnchairs to relax and enjoy an evening with friends and family.Everyone is welcome and be sure to invite your neighbors!

Cafe Lush Now Open by Sandy Grego Caf Lush opened its doors for breakfast and lunch on June 15, 2011 in its newly-remodeled location at700 Tijeras NW . We are featuring natural meats and local cheese from Native Pastures in Tucumcari NM.We offer grilled pizzas with regular or gluten-free crusts, breakfast burritos, wonderful sandwiches and threefabulous salads. We are buying ingredients from local farmers at our own Downtown Growers Market, of course! Our coffees all come from local Red Rock roaster. Please check out our full menu at cafelushabq.com.

Sandy Gregory and Tom Docherty have lived in the downtown neighborhood for 30 years and have both beenin the restaurant business for over forty years. The building at 700 Tijeras NW has been completely remod-eled inside and out after nine months of very hard work. It was originally Jennys Caf which dated back to1930. The LUCC helped with the restoration of the faade to bring back some of the historical design.

Cafe Lush is open Monday - Friday, 7 am to 3 pm. Please stop by & welcome them to the neighborhood!

We will be participating, along withneighborhoods throughout Albuquerque

and across the nation, in the National Night Out. Neighbors are asked to

lock their doors, turn on their outside lights and spend the evening outside withneighbors and local community organizations to build community, promotecrime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for the neighborhoodwatch program in our area, and most of all get to know each other and have agreat time!

The DNA is sponsoring thefrst annual summer block party August 2nd at Mary Fox Park.


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By Ric Higginbo haA new PLAN to enhance Albuquerques day-to-day quality of life is beingdiscussed across our city. Mayor Richard Berry has proposed, and is delivering,information throughout the city asking residents to begin thinking about largepublic projects that will shape the future of our community.

The ideas the Mayor has proposed are in his words, only samples of ideas gener-ated, and he is asking the citizens of our city to share their thoughts regarding

these and other proposals. You can share your input at www.cabq.gov (look for theABQ the PLAN logo). Many of the proposed projects would have a very direct and positive impact on all of our Downtown Neighborhoods.

For example: - The addition of walking/biking trails connecting our major cultural attractions, downtown, Old Town, museum sector, Bio Park and Rio Grande Zoo- Completion of a full city bicycle loop- Facelifts to the Civic Plaza and Convention Center - Construction of a dedicated Bus Rapid Transit System down the middle of Central Avenue, enhancing the newly striped pedestrian and bike friendly Central that is coreto our neighborhood!

ABQ the PLAN offers a tremendous opportunity for our city center neighborhood to participate in, andin uence, major projects that will greatly bene t our community. Please complete the input form on the

city website, share the information with your neighbors and friends and support the idea of these wonderfulneighborhood/community projects that will NOT raise our taxes! The PLAN will create strong links in thesustainability and continued enhancement of our city center historic neighborhoods!

It has come to the attention of the DNA Board of Directors that the area known as the WatsonDevelopment is now within the boundaries of the DNA. Formerly been part of the Old TownNeighborhood Association, this area now extends from the south edge of Tiguex Park, north toLomas, and from 16th to 19th St.

Care Commitee Re urns

If you know of anyone who has just moved into the neighborhood, or who has a needas described above, we may be able to help with please let the DNA know! Anyone inter-

ested in becoming involved in any way please email or call Holly Siebert, Committee Chair.Email:[email protected] Phone: 505.321.6883

2011 marks the recommencement of a committee furthering the desire of the DNA tobring people together and keep our neighborhood one of the best in the city. The Care

Committee has taken on many forms over the years, for example, welcoming newneighbors; visiting the elderly and homebound; meals for someone that has been hos

pitalized or just having a dif cult time, checking in on new moms. This year, theCommitte will start a new chapter. We are dedicated to investing in relationshipswith new and existing neighbors, caring for each other when in need, and celebrat-

ing milestones as a community.

Wa son Developmen , Welcome o he Down own Neighborhoods Asso

The next meeting for the sector plan LUPZ will be Aug 10. The plan that the neighbors fought for on Tijeras10th-12th with regards to commercial vs. residential was turned down by the EPC. The EPC removed thezoning that would make it more restrictive for of ce use in this area, and they did the same with bail bondslimitations. Please come to the meeting to help strategize on what to do next to ensure the wishes andpreferences of our neighborhood are taken into consideration for the new sector plan.Please contact contact Petra Morris 924-3897 for more nformationLUPZ hearing Wed Aug 10 5pm Council Committee Room 9th Floor City Hall

sector plan update site: www.cabq.gov/planning/long-range/DowntownSDPUpdate.html


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The window industry spends tens of millions of dollars a year convincing home-owners that they need to replace their windows in order to save on energy costs.But there is another side to the story that is not being advertised. Restoring oldwood windows, adding new storm windows and screens, is not only possible, butequally or more energy ef cient as a new product and much more cost effective.Resto red windows can be lead-free, soundproof and energy ef cient.

The windows in historic houses, often with multiple panes of glass, are a very im-portant element of the houses history and visual appeal. The cost of a new woodwindow that is similar in appearance, for example, a 33 x 67 window with four

divided window panes on the top sash and one pane on the bottom, will cost asmuch as $800 - $1,200. To have this same window fully restored with a new stormwindow can cost half the price. Even better, rehabilitation of original windows inregistered historic districts are eligible for State of New Mexico Rehabilitation TaxCredits of fty-percent of the cost. That brings the cost down even lower you dothe math! Ill help with the paperwork.

Across the nation,perhaps the biggest problem that we are facing in preserving the wonderful architectural character of historicbuildings and districts is the replacement of original windows with todays alternative window products. It is aproblem that homeowners in Albuquerques historic districts and I encounter all too frequently. Without havingreceived regular maintenance, many original wood windows are no longer operable, appear deteriorated andare perceived by homeowners as energy drains. We estimate that six million old growth wood window sashes

are thrown in the land lls each year. Its time to stop the madness.

Are Your Windows No Working For You? Know your Op ions!

Many studies indicate that it will take a consumer about 40 years to achieve anypayback from replacement windows with insulated glass. The typical replacement window does not last any-where near that long. In fact, the typical replacement window cannot be repaired once seals or other parts fail.The entire unit needs to be replaced! Historic wood windows can almost always be repaired. Well-restoredwood windows have another 100-year economic life before restoration is needed again.

One problem that we have had in Albuquerques historic districts is that not many carpenters know how torestore windows. To address this problem, the City recently sponsored a professional training for local carpen-ters to learn this important preservation skill. For more information, look at http://preservenys.org/downloads/Wood-Windows-2007.pdf or contact [email protected] and I will send you apacket of information. I can even show you a restored window if you would like!

- Maryellen Hennessy, Senior Planner, Albuquerque Landmarks and Urban Conservation

Tree Projec Upda e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . By Jacque Wrigh The second phase of the DNA Tree Project has been completed! We have 33 new trees and shrubs in our

neighborhood. Twenty of these trees were planted using DNA Tree Fund Money, The remaining 13 trees andshrubs were purchased by residents. R Scott Carlson and Associates provided and installed the trees whichwere primarily Honey Locusts (gleditsia tricanthos). These trees were purchased from Santa Ana Nurserywhich specializes in native and drought tolerant species.

The DNA has applied for grant money to fund Phase Three of the Tree Project. We will be receiving $3000.00which will be used to plant more trees and fund an Arbor Day workshop and celebration next spring. R ScottCarlson and Associates has been hired to provide and install these trees. If you would like a free tree for youryard please contact Jacque Wright at 401-3149 , or email at [email protected] . Thesetrees must be planted in front yards or easement strips and the owner must agree to water and maintain thetree. You must reside within the boundaries of the DNA to be eligible for a free tree.


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There are so many ways for you to get involved, support the board, and meet your neighbors. Please considerdonating your time to one of the areas below. Or, if youve got something you would like to see happen, wedlove to hear about it. Thank you! _

Zoning Committee Robert Bello, ChairWrite Letters Attend EPC meetings Support neighborhood zoning Attend other zoning related meetingsNeighborhood Tree Project Jacque Wright, ChairOrganization, Nominate homes on your street Help maintain and care for new treesNeighborhood Projects Committee Miriam Ortiz Y Pino, ChairGrant Research and Writing Historic Homes History Project Propose Plans to addressneighborhood needsSafety Committee Bob Yuhas, ChairDistribute safety information Volunteer to be a Block Captain Attend Neighborhood Watch Meeting2012 Mothers Day Historic Home Tour Committee Lindi Anderson, ChairAdvertising Volunteer your time Volunteer your home Program design and contentCommunication Initiative

Deliver newsletters Call and email neighbors about events Share your photos of the neighborhoodWrite articles for our newsletter and websiteCare Committee Holly Siebert, ChairLet the DNA know whats happening on your street Welcome new neighbors to the community Provideinformation and build connections to the community Volunteer to help neighbors in needOther Ways to HelpServe on DNA Board & attend board meetings Host gatherings and events Invite neighbors to hostgatherings and events.Contact your board membersLindi Anderson ([email protected])Robert Bello ([email protected])

Sue Brych ([email protected]) Jennifer de Garmo ([email protected])Dick Deichsel ([email protected])Reba Eagles ([email protected])Ric Higginbotham ([email protected])David McCain ([email protected])Rick Miera ([email protected])Miriam Ortiz y Pino ([email protected])Holly Siebert ([email protected])

Jacque Wright([email protected])Bob Yuhas ([email protected])

DNA Volun eer Oppor uni ies: Youre Invi ed!

Visit our website regularly for neighborhood updates

Monthly Meetings: The rst Wednesday of every monthat the Harwood Art Center, 7:00 PM

Here are some of the things we have beenworking on with the funds raised by theMothers Day Home Tour, your memberdues, and fees from movie companies lm -ing in our neighborhood:

Downtown Neighborhood Area SectorPlan - Jim Clark

Neighborhood Curb Appeal Awards- Dick Deichsel

Mothers Day Historic Home Tour- Lindi Anderson Neighborhood Parkway Tree

Replacement - Jacque Wright Forester Halloween Block Party

- Rick Miera Farmers Market and the DowntownActionTeam

Lew Wallace Garden Club and BulbDonation

www.abqdna.com


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This months Curb Appeal recognition goesto 931 11th Street NW. Tom and MelanieLewis moved from Kansas City, Missouri toAlbuquerque about fteen years ago becauseof a job transfer. Initially they rented anapartment near Academy and Wyoming forsix months, then moved to an apartment inthe Raynolds neighborhood of downtown.The tree-lined streets and urban lifestylereminded them of neighborhoods in KansasCity. Because they loved the walkability andeasy access to the many near-by cultural at-

tractions including the Zoo, the NaturalHistory Museum, and Old Town, they de-cided to buy a house to begin raising theirfamily.

July 2011 DNA CURB APPEAL APPRECIATION HOME OF THE MONT

Save the Date: Mothers Day 2012

The 2012 Mothers Day Home Tour is going to focus on the DNA Neighborhoods north of Lomas.We would love to feature some of the wonderful New Mexico style architecture for which theWatson Addition is well known. If anyone is willing to have their home on the tour please

contact Lindi Anderson at [email protected] . Thank you

Two of their three children were born in the home. Their oldest daughter, Josie, and daughter, Jemima attendLew Wallace Elementary school on 6th Street. The Lewis family have been very impressed with the staff thereand nd it to be a warm and inviting school. The Lewis family has enjoyed and appreciated their relationships with their neighbors over the years, and areexcited about the continued improvements to the Downtown area. They have systematically upgraded their

home over the past fourteen years, most recently completing the front yard landscape and re-stuccoing theexterior. Your neighbors appreciate the pride you have shown with the efforts on your home.

Hey Albuquerque His ory Fans! There is a fantastic postcard exhibition currently showing at Richard Levy Gallery. This show includes hun-dreds of vintage Albuquerque postcards and provides a wonderful opportunity to view our downtown areathrough a historical lens.Do not miss out! This exhibit only runs through July 29th at Richard Levy Gallery, 514 Central Ave SW.


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Market Music Series 2011

6/25/2011 Meredith Wilder7/2/2011 TBA7/9/2011 Sage Harrington7/16/2011 Three String Bale7/23/2011 Humoso

7/30/2011 Alpha Blue8/6/2011 Mala Mana8/13/2011 Lousy Robot8/20/2011 Squash Blossom

Boys

Finally, the market would love your help andsupport! Become a friend of the market orsign up to volunteer on our websitewww.downtowngrowers.com , throughFacebook @ downtowngrowers , orat our information booth in the southeastcorner of the market. Your support helps usto continue to bring you delicious fresh-from-the-farm food, quality entertainment, andcommunity building information. If you havequestions or would like to learn more abouthow to get involved, you also can contactthe market manager, Sarah Wentzel-Fisher [email protected] or at505-280-9879 .

See You At The Market!

8/27/2011 Porter Draw9/3/2011 TBA

9/10/2011 Johnny Bones9/17/2011 TBA9/24/2011 Christy Cook10/1/2011 Chava and Paid

My Dues Blues10/8/2011 Los Radiators10/15/2011 Sage and Dustin10/22/2011 Ben & Russell10/29/2011 TBA


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