Letter To Albuquerque Constituents From Councilor Cynthia Borrego

Press release from the City of Albuquerque:

Dear District 5 Constituents,

I would like to reach out to you during this challenging time to assure you that, together, we will get through the health situation. I am sensitive to the uncertainty our society is facing regarding the COVID-19 Virus. I fully support our Governor and Mayor’s policies to 'Stay In', and practice social distancing. At this time, it is critical to practice social distancing and stay at home, unless you are in an essential service job. Other cities are experiencing critical mass of COVID-19 numbers in their populations, while New Mexico and Albuquerque are only seeing the tip of the iceberg. Social distancing, staying at home, and frequently washing your hands are essential right now!Please protect yourself and others from the virus. I encourage you to call your neighbors and loved ones, and find SAFE ways to support local businesses. I am providing the following updates and resources to help answer some of your COVID-19 (coronavirus) related questions:

• Center for Disease Control (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov
• City Government related questions, please visit www.cabq.gov or call 311
• COVID-19 Testing Center Locations at the New Mexico Department of Health website: https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-screening-and-testing/
• Unemployment assistance: https://www.dws.state.nm.us/COVID-19-Info
• For help with child care, food, supplies or loss of income call the toll-free NM state hotline at 1-833-551-0518
• Albuquerque Dept. of Senior Affairs, available meal and transportation programs and services tailored to serve seniors: https://www.cabq.gov/news/coronavirus-impacts-on-city-services#senior-meals
• APS is providing Grab and Go food packages at the following sites and limited child care services. For details visit https://www.aps.edu/news/coronavirus/aps-identifies-schools-for-student-meal-pick-ups
• APS is requesting Learning Kit donations for students K-5.
• Please be aware of potential health scams related to the virus
• Lovelace Health Care and Vitalant are having Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 from 10am - 4pm in the parking lot of Longfellow Elementary School
• UNM, Lovelace and Presbyterian Hospitals are restricting patient visitors
• APD’s NW Area Command at 10401 Cibola Lp. remains open. Officers will continue to communicate with Block Captains. Phone calls, if practical, are preferred to in station visits. To contact the NW Area Command Station call: 768-4850. Please continue to report any suspicious activity by calling 911 for an emergency and 242-COPS for non-emergency.
• The Council of Foreign Relations provides an additional COVID-19 resource. See www.CFR.org

I am always available via telephone and email to address your concerns and answer your questions. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office at 505-758-3189, or e-mail cynthiaborrego@cabq.gov or you may contact Susan Vigil, District 5 Policy Analyst also at 505-768-3189, e-mail susanvigil@cabq.gov. Finally, Mayor Keller is hosting daily at 11:30 a.m. on Gov TV a COVID-19 update. Please remain safe, and know you are not alone in the fight to prevent COVID-19, and to protect our families and communities.Respectfully,Cynthia D. Borrego, MPA
Councilor, District 5
cynthiaborrego@cabq.gov

This press release was produced by the City of Albuquerque. The views expressed here are the author’s own.