Sunport’s f light tracker debuts
Residents can now access the Albuquerque International Sunport’s aircraft flight tracking and noise complaint system, backed by Harris Corp.’s PublicVue.
In the system, users can view active flights near the Sunport, search through historical flight data and report noise concerns directly to airport personnel.
“Our vision for the airport is not only to serve as the state’s hub for getting around the world, but also as a valuable partner for the community,” said Nyika Allen, the city’s aviation director, in a statement.
“We want residents to know that we hear them and we work for them — that means through the good and the bad. We want to alleviate aircraft noise as much as possible without hindering airport operations.”
Airport officials say the system makes reporting noise and identifying possible causes easier for residents and provides the airport’s operations personnel more information to analyze and assess.
To access the flight tracking and noise complaint system, visit abqsunport.com/ flightsairlines/flight-trackingand-noise-complaints.
CALLING ALL COOKS AND
CHEFS: Registration for artisans, food trucks, cooks and volunteers is now open for the 2018 version of the Bosque Chile Festival.
New at this year’s festival is the “chicharron challenge,” which will feature restaurant cooks and chefs frying up their own versions of the dish.
Winners of the competition will each take home a custommade Disc-it grill, plate or utensils, as well as chicharron chops bragging rights as the Bosque’s best of 2018.
A panel of judges and people who attend the event will cast their votes for the winners. Entry fee for the “chicharron challenge” is $25.
Presented by Bernalillo County and the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the Bosque Chile Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 18 at the center, 1701 Fourth SW, Albuquerque. Admission is $5 and kids 5 years and younger are free.
Food vendor and artisan fees range from $100 to $200 for early bird rates, which increase after July 27. This is a juried process for vendors, meaning each vendor must submit a pictured portfolio with their application.
To sign up for the competitions, become a vendor or learn more about the event, visit bernco.gov/ bosquechilefestival.