Contact: Erika Martinez
(505)986-4819
Erika.Martinez@nmlegis.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2014
Senator Tim Keller Champions National Night Out and Community Policing
Santa Fe, NM – Senate Majority Whip Tim Keller (D-17-Bernalillo) invites the public to join him on August 5 for Albuquerque’s National Night Out and Community-Police Partnership, aimed at increasing awareness about police programs in communities. Events are scheduled at 6:00 p.m. at the San Pedro Park and at6:30 p.m. at the Mesa Verde Community Center, where people can enjoy food, music festivities, and take an opportunity to talk with local law enforcement in an informal environment.
Since 1984, National Night Out has been a symbolic show of community unity in the face of crime and meaningful working session for leaders to organize citizen policing efforts with law enforcement.
“I look forward to National Night Out every year,” said Sen. Keller. “Considering recent events, I think it’s especially important for the public and our police force to come together in a community-building environment that promotes the safety and health of our neighborhoods. Knowing your neighbors and your local law enforcement officers has proven time and time again to be a very effective crime fighting weapon.”
National Night Out is held the first Tuesday of every August and is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch in the United States and Canada. It is designed to increase awareness about drug prevention, town watch, and other anti-crime efforts. Initially, communities held lights-on vigils. Now, many communities hold block parties, festivals, and other events to help bring neighbors together.
Events in Sen. Keller’s District include:
Trumbull Village NA – 5:00pm -8:00pm
Interfaith Church, 7501 Trumbull SE
Contact: Joanne Landry, 604-6761
South San Pedro & Elder Homestead NA – 6:00pm-8:00pm
San Pedro Dr. & Anderson Ave. SE
Contact: Donna Orozco-Geist, 265-2511
La Mesa NA – 6:00pm-8:00pm
Mesa Verde Community Center
Contact: Nancy Bearce or Idalia Lechuga Tena, (505) 254-7841
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