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 Volume 4 | Feb. 10, 2021
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- Foremost, please stay home if you are sick. Period.
- Masks are mandatory in public, non-compliance can result in a $100 fine
- For updated travel restrictions click here.
- Practice social distancing -- be aware of your surroundings and others near you
Adhere to the six-foot rule and stay at home except as needed for grocery shopping, medical assistance and exercise
- Limit group contact to five or fewer people
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
New Mexicans may now order free, at-home, self-administered COVID-19 saliva tests, with accurate laboratory-confirmed results returned within 24-48 hours of receipt of the sample.
The free tests are available to New Mexico residents regardless of exposure risk– whether they are symptomatic or asymptomatic, and whether they have come into close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 positive individual or not.
Any New Mexican with access to online video-conferencing through Zoom can receive a test at home, self-administer the test with a virtual testing supervisor through a secure Zoom, and mail the sample back for laboratory processing, all free of charge.
The breakthrough in testing convenience for New Mexicans is a result of a public-private partnership between the state and Vault Health.
To order a test, and for more information, visit learn.vaulthealth.com/nm/.
Do you know the difference between
self-isolation and self-quarantine?
The answer to this question and many more are in the Policies for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19. Click here to learn more.
To schedule a COVID-19 test or register for the COVID-19 vaccination go to: https://cvtestreg.nmhealth.org/
All individuals 75 years of age and older, individuals 16 or older with underlying medical conditions that place them at greater risk from COVID-19, frontline essential workers who cannot work remotely, and vulnerable populations.
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$5 million identified for rental and utility assistance
Bernalillo County commissioners have accepted the $5 million emergency rental assistance grant. The Emergency Rental Assistance program makes available $25 billion to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The funds are provided directly to states, U.S. territories, local governments, and Native American tribes.
The grant, made available to Bernalillo County by the United States Treasury, has been earmarked for qualifying renters outside the city limits of Albuquerque, but within the county
The target date that Bernalillo County will begin taking applications is March 1.
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‘Get the Shot’ campaign aims to educate, inform public of COVID-19 vaccine process
WATCH: Full interview with Tom Thorpe, Bernalillo County communication services specialist
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The Tiny Home Village welcomed its first residents on Tuesday. Read what the Albuquerque Journal has to say about the event.
 Picture courtesy of the Albuquerque Journal
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$1.4 million available beginning Monday, Feb. 8
Bernalillo County is offering a new COVID relief program that will give approved participants monetary assistance.
Commissioners identified $1.4 million from the county’s general fund for emergency relief to qualifying residents within Bernalillo County, including those within the city limits of Albuquerque.
The measure, sponsored by Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada, will offer one-time payments of $500 to qualifying households that did not receive federal stimulus relief payments and do not qualify for unemployment benefits.
To qualify for the program, individuals must meet the following requirements.
during the hours listed or, again, a ticket can be started and a response will happen within 48 hours.
The application process will open Monday, Feb. 8 at noon. Applications will be taken online through the Family Independence Initiative’s application portal. Applications will be available in both English and Spanish.
The program will remain open until the funds are exhausted.
Anyone needing assistance with the application can click on the ‘help’ button that is located at the bottom right corner of the online application. This allows access to live chat, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Outside of those hours, applicants can still access the FAQ page or submit a ticket and the support team will respond within 48 hours.
Once the application is submitted, questions should be directed to https://support.uptogether.org or contact the support team by clicking on the ‘help’ button at the bottom of the application page. Chat will be live during the hours listed or, again, a ticket can be started and a response will happen within 48 hours.
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The Bernalillo County Commission is now accepting live public comments during commission meetings through the Zoom video conferencing platform.
Participants who wish to sign up for public comment must do so by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting at bernco.gov/boards-commissions/speak-at-a-meeting.aspx. The application requires the Zoom username or phone number the participant will use to enter the Zoom meeting. Comments will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Public comments are limited to 90 seconds and may only be addressed to the County Commission. Disruptive conduct will result in removal from the Zoom meeting.
Access details for the Zoom meeting will be provided on the final meeting agenda. At the meeting, participants will be able to watch on Zoom while waiting for public comment. When called, participants will be able to unmute their microphone and turn on their camera, which will be turned off once their time is finished.
Non-participants may still view the meeting through bernco.gov/live, YouTube and GovTV.
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 Bernalillo County is diverse in its beauty - and it's also diverse in its weather conditions.
What could be a beautiful day in the South Valley could be a snow-packed day in the East Mountains or other areas.
During business hours and after hours, the regular main number (505) 848-1503 is the most direct access to the maintenance district supervisors. Call this phone number when you want to report a road that requires maintenance. As always, please call 911 when it is an emergency.
For information on roads statewide, including interstates and major roads, the State of New Mexico's Department of Transportation has several ways to access information. The Road Advisory Hotline is available 24/7 by calling 511. You can also visit http://nmroads.com for an interactive map of road conditions and to sign up for email/text alerts, or download the mobile app at http://m.nmroads.com
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Are you paying your Bernalillo County property taxes on a monthly pre-payment plan?
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Here’s what you need to know:
- The 2020 monthly payment program ends in March.
- In early May, we’ll send you all the information for the new 2021 pre-payments such as the yearly agreement to sign and return to us and the payment coupons. It’s that easy and there is no service fee for this program!
- We will estimate the 2021 taxes and break them into 10 monthly payments. The first 9 payments will equal 10 percent of the total tax estimate and the final payment will be the remaining balance.
The Treasurer’s Office continues to work diligently for Bernalillo County residents. To speak to a customer service representative, call 505-468-7031. More information about your property tax bill can be found at www.bernco.gov/treasurer/ or email the Treasurer’s Office at treasurers@bernco.gov.
Contact the Bernalillo County Treasurer’s Office:
Phone: (505) 468-7031
Email: treasurers@bernco.gov
Website: www.bernco.gov/treasurer/
Investment Results: www.bernco.gov/treasurer/investment-reports.aspx
Social media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Where your tax dollars go: https://www.bernco.gov/treasurer/where-your-tax-dollars-go.aspx
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 Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 - ABC Community School Partnership Meeting at 8:45 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 - Sheriff's Office Advisory Board Meeting at 11 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 - Addiction Treatment Advisory Board Meeting at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb, 17, 2021 - Detention Facility Management Oversight at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 - Board of Finance Meeting at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.
Stay on top of public meetings click here to subscribe to the new BernCo Public Meetings bulletin.
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Virtual Kitchen Creations via ZOOM – Two sessions offered
Learn how to eat healthy delicious foods and manage diabetes in this educational and informative series. Taught by a registered dietitian and a wellness educator, you will enjoy practical tips, receive delicious recipes, and be prepared to manage your wellness journey long term. To register, click the link for the session you would like to attend below, complete the registration, and a unique ZOOM link specific to you that will be used for each session will be emailed to you.
Session 1: Wednesdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 10 a.m. - noon
https://nmsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwocOuqrTgiHNHnfA-ULfQOzsu6-_c1Vyza
Session 2: Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 10 a.m. - noon
https://nmsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArdOigrT4pHNemsortDiBj4QIml_DlNmZN
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 The Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce the following webinars for February and March
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(click each news release below to read in full)
Commission Declares Support for East Mountain Broadband Expansion
Feb. 9, 2021 - Commissioners have approved an administrative resolution declaring a commitment to East Mountain residents that Bernalillo County will do everything it can to catalyze broadband service improvements and expansion, including the pursuit of federal grants and properly procured telecommunications partners. The resolution also declares support for broadband legislation under consideration by the New Mexico Legislature.
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- Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office: (505) 468-7031
- Metropolitan Detention Center (general inmate info): (505) 839-8700
- Roads and traffic: (505) 848-1504 or (505) 848-1503
- Animal Care Services: (505) 468-PETS
- Property Maintenance (report a park or facility that needs cleanup): (505) 224-2119
- Schedule a large item pick-up: (505) 892-1200
- Department of Behavioral Health Services customer service: (505) 468-1555
- Court of Wills, Estates and Probate (general info): (505) 468-1232
- Schedule an appointment: call (505) 468-1229 or email, probate@bernco.gov
- Unclaimed & Indigent Cremation Program: (505) 468-7295
- Accounts Payable general inquiries: (505) 468-7020
- All other calls: (505) 468-7777 or email, contactcenter@bernco.gov
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