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The McDuffie-Twin Parks Neighborhood Association (MTPNA) was formed in 2006 with the goal of enhancing the community while honoring the social, environmental, cultural, and historic needs and interests of our residents.MTPNA seeks to empower members to address issues they may have with municipalities, entities, and non-member individuals that affect the enjoyment of their homes and neighborhood.In addition MTPNA promotes the building and sustaining of Community and Neighborly Relationships through Projects, Events, Goodwill, and FUN!

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All individuals (home owners, renters, property owners and businesses) within the boundaries of MTPNA are encouraged to become members. The MTPNA boundaries are Constitution (north), Lomas (south), Washington (east), and Carlisle (west).Complete the FORM BELOW to sign up for our Newsletter & Informational Emails.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Valentines, Make a Mosaic Day, Young Family Gatherings, National Night Out, Solstice Balloons, Luminarias and Caroling are ways we celebrate Neighborliness!Volunteers are always needed to help with planning, set up and clean up. Make sure you're on our email list (CLICK on the Membership TAB) to receive our Newsletter and
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SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The MTPNA Board of Directors is a Volunteer Service provided by your neighbors to support and expand the “gatherings” that help enrich our community.Events and Projects serve to bring neighbors together, yet many don’t realize the Costs incurred. With our small operating budget we rrely heavily on Your SupportPlease Consider Donating Today!
A Base Yearly Donation of $15 helps maintain our current offerings.
A $25 or $50 or $100 donation provides Greater Opportunities to enrich and grow!
You can specify an event or project when you donate, or if you prefer just make a general donation.No donation is too small or too large. All the monies will be used to keep our efforts moving forward promoting a rich, aesthetic, fun and friendly neighborhood!Thank you for your ongoing generosity and support!To make a Donation, you can use VENMO (link below) or mail a check to:
MTPNA
4137 Marble Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
_{The McDuffie-Twin Parks Neighborhood Association is not a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
Therefore donations to MTPNA are not tax-deductible.}

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Neighborhood Issues

There are currently 2 significant changes to our neighborhood on the City agenda:

1.Changes to Zoning for residential neighborhoods.*YOU are strongly encouraged to speak (written, Zoom, or in person) at the next City Council LUPZ Meeting,
5pm Wednesday, 2/8/2026.
Sign up before 3:30 on Wednesday.To give comment Wednesday 2/8/26 Sign up HereTHE AGENDA ITEM YOU WILL WANT TO DESIGNATE ON THE FORM TO SPEAK REGARDING IS "O-26-2"

This from Councilor Fiiebekkorn: IDO AMENDMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 18thOn February 18 the full City Council will hear O-26-2 - Adopting Citywide Text Amendments To The Integrated Development Ordinance § 14-16 For The 2025 IDO Biennial Update.In addition to other density related amendments, Councilor Fiebelkorn will be introducing an amendment to prohibit new gas stations near residential uses and an amendment to consider cumulative impacts as part of conditional use approvals. The full amendments are below.If you would like to support these amendments, please email other Councilors to voice your support and sign up to speak at the City Council meeting on February 18 at 5:00 PM.You can email councilors using this link: https://www.cabq.gov/council/find-your-councilor/contact-all-councilorsYou can sign up for public comments starting Friday afternoon until 4:00 on the day of the meeting at: https://www.cabq.gov/council/find-your-councilor/public-commentsProhibiting new light-vehicle fueling stations near or adjacent to residential usesSECTION 1. IDO Section 4-3(D)(19) is amended as follows:
4-3(D)(19) Light Vehicle Fueling Station
4-3(D)(18)(a) No inoperable vehicles shall be stored outside a building at any time.
4-3(D)(18)(b) This use must comply with stormwater quality requirements found in the DPM.
4-3(D)(18)(c) When this use is located on a corner lot with access from both streets, it shall have no more than 1 access point per frontage. When this use is located mid-block or with access from only one street, it shall have no more than 2 access points from that street.
4-3(D)(18)(d) Access points shall be located no closer than 20 feet from any adjacent property that is not under common ownership.
4-3(D)(18)(e) Site access from a paved alley connecting to a public street is allowed provided that the access points from the site to the alley shall be a minimum of 25 feet from the intersection of the alley and the street.
4-3(D)(18)(f) For fueling station canopies, all under-canopy lighting shall be recessed so that no light lens projects below the canopy ceiling. The canopy fascia shall not be internally illuminated.
[4-3(D)(18)(g) If located adjacent to any Residential zone district, this use shall require a Conditional Use Approval pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-6(A).
4-3(D)(18)(h) If located abutting or across an alley from any Residential zone district or lot containing a residential use in any Mixed-use zone district, an opaque wall, fence, or vegetative screen at least 6 feet high is required.]
4-3(D)(18)(i) In the MX-L zone district, this use shall be located where vehicular access is only from a street designated as a collector, arterial, or interstate highway.
4-3(D)(18)(j) [This] [In the MX-M][, MX-H, NR-C, NR-BP, NR-LM, and NR-GM] [and higher zone districts][, if located on a local street, this] use is prohibited within 330 feet in any direction of a lot containing a residential use in any Residential or Mixed-use zone district.
4-3(D)(18)(j) This use is prohibited within 330 feet in any direction of a lot containing a residential use in any Residential or Mixed-use zone district.
4-3(D)(18)(k) This use is prohibited within 330 feet in any direction of Major Public Open Space.
4-3(D)(18)(l) In the MX-H zone district and/or in any zone district in UC-AC-MS-PT-MT areas, the fully enclosed portion of any building containing a retail use with 1,000 square feet or more of gross floor area shall have a maximum front setback of 15 feet. A canopy attached to the building with a common roof satisfies this standard. The requirements of Subsection 14-16-5-1(D)(2) do not apply to this use.
4-3(D)(18)(m) In UC-MS-PT areas, an opaque wall or vegetative screen at least 3 feet high shall be provided along all street frontages.
4-3(D)(18)(n) This use is regulated as noted in the following small areas. 1. Downtown Neighborhood Area – CPO-3
a. In the MX-M zone district, this use is prohibited.
b. In the MX-L zone district, this use requires a Conditional Use Approval pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-6(A).
2. East Gateway Small Area
This use is prohibited in the following mapped small areas.3. Railroad and Spur Small Area
A cumulative impacts analysis may be required at the time of application submittal for projects within the Railroad and Spur Small Area pursuant to Subsections 14-16-5-2(E) (Cumulative Impacts) and 14-16-6-4(H) (Cumulative Impacts Analysis Requirements).
4. Sawmill/Wells Park – CPO-12 In the MX-L zone district, this use is prohibited.Explanation:This amendment eliminates the allowance of light-vehicle fueling stations near or adjacent to residential uses.Cumulative Impact Consideration for Conditional UseSECTION 1. Amend Section 6-6(A)(3)(c) of Exhibit 1 as follows:
6-6(A)(3)(c) It will not create significant adverse impacts or adverse cumulative impacts on adjacent properties, the surrounding neighborhood, or the larger community.Explanation:This amendment adds another criteria to an existing conditional use approval criteria. It does not amend the cumulative impacts section of the IDO and does not require a Cumulative Impacts analysis as regulated in Section 5-2(E).

2. gas station at Carlisle and Indian School
Maverik Gas Station UpdateThe City hearing (ZHE) for the Maverik Gas Station’s conditional use permit is not listed on the March ZHE calendar but could still be assigned to the March 18 hearing date. The case number has been assigned. Comments made online require this hearing/case number:
CU - 2026 – 0005
Click here to reach the Public Comment Site:To register to speak at the Zoom hearing you must go through the ZHE calendar and follow the directions, once the case is assigned, Click HereThe most pertinent issues to address around the conditional use permit were summarized in the last Maverik update sent out to all on the MTPNA mail list and are presented again below.The specific IDO criteria are found here
Starting on Page 518 And span IDO 14-16-6-6 (A) (c) (a) through (f): The application must:1.Be consistent with the ABQ Comp Plan.2.Not create a significant adverse impact on adjacent properties, or surrounding area.3. Not increase traffic congestion, parking congestion, noise, or vibration without sufficient mitigation.4.Not increase nonresidential activity within 300 feet of a residential zone district between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.5. Not negatively impact pedestrian or transit connectivity.Information from the previous update:
Health and Safety:
1. Maverik would be the 4th station at that intersection and Maverik stations tend to pump about 3 times more gas than the existing stations currently do now. This fourth station increases our exposure to chemicals known to cause health problems.2. Maverik’ presence will increase the number of large tanker trucks attempting to maneuver the intersection going to/from delivery of fuel and convenience store products.3. The increased temporary traffic in the area, at an already busy intersection, increases danger for pedestrians and bike traffic, as well as vehicle traffic.4. Corner gas stations are limited to one entrance per frontage road. Maverik is requesting a variance to keep both entrances on Indian School, increasing in and out traffic onto Indian School.5. Higher Crime:
· Research confirms that crime is higher around gas stations with high volume temporary traffic. Adding a 4th, even busier gas station, to this area increases the likelihood of criminal activity in our area. *6. Adverse impact on the existing businesses:
· The other 3 surrounding stations at this intersection may not be able to compete with Maverik, forcing their closure, once again. Once property is dedicated to fueling, significant clean-up is required before any other use. That clean-up cost is prohibitive, leaving a blighted area again in our community.
Inconsistent with City Planning:7. The Albuquerque Comprehensive Plan identifies this intersection area as an Activity Zone/Area. These areas should be developed to support the community with local retail and dining. Maverik’s focus will primarily be through traffic and interstate traffic, not enhancing the community identity.You may choose to read more and complete a survey here

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Keeping our community safe

AUTO BURGLARY is a crime of opportunity; vehicles are easy targets and often contain property that is attractive to thieves.
Large parking lots and neighborhoods with a lot of on-street parking can be prime targets for theft.
Use the easy, inexpensive tips below to reduce your risk.

WATER TIPS ( For Freezing Temperatures:) With recent temperatures dropping below freezing overnight, the Water Utility Authority reminds residents to take the following steps to avoid water loss and property damage related to frozen pipes:-Don't turn the heat all the way down when leaving your home for extended periods.-Maintain an internal temperature of 55F.
-Insulate exposed outdoor pipes and hose bibs/faucets and remove hoses from them
-Shut down and drain any sprinkler systems that haven't yet been winterized
-Know the location of your emergency water shut-off valve.Customers requiring an emergency turn-off can call 505-842-WATR (9287)

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