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Volume 4 | March 17, 2021
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Bernalillo County has met the criteria to advance to "Yellow Level" in the Red to Green Framework.
Below is a list of what this means for the community.
- Essential businesses (non-retail): No capacity restrictions but operations must be limited to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functions
Essential retail spaces: 33% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)
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Food and drink establishments (if NM Safe Certified): 33% of maximum capacity for indoor dining; 75% of maximum capacity for outdoors dining; any establishment serving alcohol must close by 10 p.m. each night
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Close-contact businesses: 33% of maximum capacity or 20 customers at one time, whichever is smaller; 33% of any outdoor space on the premises
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Large entertainment venues: 25% of maximum capacity of any outdoor space on premises; indoor not permitted with the limited exception of operating up to 25% of maximum capacity for recording and broadcasting entertainment without any in-person audience
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Recreational facilities: 33% of any outdoor space on the premises; indoor not permitted
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Bars and clubs: May not operate **All other businesses: 33% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)
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Houses of worship: May hold religious services, indoors or outdoors, or provide services through audiovisual means, but may not exceed 33% of the maximum capacity of any enclosed space on the premises
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Places of lodging: 60% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed NM Safe Certified training; 25% of maximum occupancy for all others; 5 guests maximum for vacation rentals
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Mass gatherings limit: 10 persons; 80 vehicles
To learn more about the Red to Green Framework visit https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/red-to-green/
- Foremost, please stay home if you are sick. Period.
- Masks are mandatory in public, non-compliance can result in a $100 fine
- 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 10 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
For the purposes of this guidance, people are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 ≥2 weeks after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or ≥2 weeks after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson [J&J]/Janssen ).† |
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The following recommendations apply to non-healthcare settings.
Fully vaccinated people can:
- Visit with other fully vaccinated people indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing
- Visit with unvaccinated people from a single household who are at low risk for severe COVID-19 disease indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing
- Refrain from quarantine and testing following a known exposure if asymptomatic
For now, fully vaccinated people should continue to:
- Take precautions in public like wearing a well-fitted mask and physical distancing
- Wear masks, practice physical distancing, and adhere to other prevention measures when visiting with unvaccinated people who are at increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease or who have an unvaccinated household member who is at increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease
- Wear masks, maintain physical distance, and practice other prevention measures when visiting with unvaccinated people from multiple households
- Avoid medium- and large-sized in-person gatherings
- Get tested if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
- Follow guidance issued by individual employers
- Follow CDC and health department travel requirements and recommendations
Learn more...
To schedule a COVID-19 test or register for the COVID-19 vaccination go to: https://cvtestreg.nmhealth.org/
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.
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The Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services Department, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (ENDWI), Ron Bell Injury Lawyers, the City of Albuquerque Department of Family & Community Services, Uber, Sandoval County DWI Prevention and Cumulus Media Albuquerque are once again offering a safe ride option during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
The rides began on Saturday, March 13 and will continue through 3 a.m. on Thursday March 18, 2021. Customers just need to download the Uber app and use the code GREEN21. By using the code, riders will receive a credit of up to $20 off one trip.
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Voucher program to benefit families experiencing homelessness due to COVID-19
Bernalillo County continues to accept donations in a special account through the Bernalillo County quality of life fund which allows donors to contribute to a program that offers families experiencing homelessness temporary hotel housing.
To make an online donation, visit the New Mexico Foundation at and select BernCo Hotel Voucher Program in the drop-down list to make a one-time or recurring tax-deductible donation. Bernalillo County will utilize the McKinney-Vento program, which is a partnership initiative with Albuquerque Public Schools (APS), to support families in need and provide transitional housing in the form of a motel voucher.
Read More....
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Please join me for my first monthly Sunset Chisme with Adriann on Thursday March 18th at 5:30 p.m. Get all the inside chisme (gossip), from Bernalillo County resources to community events and actions that can beautify our neighborhoods. I am excited to connect with you directly about our communities across District 3.
For this month’s Sunset Chisme, we are talking spring cleaning.
Do you have some big items you would like to dump? Does your neighborhood have areas where waste and dumping are common?
We know that clean, trash-free communities decrease crime and increase the health and safety of our neighborhoods. I am excited to have the Bernalillo County Illegal Dumping Partnership present resources and opportunities for us to work together to clean up our neighborhoods. Let’s get ready for some Spring cleanup, because our neighborhoods deserve it!
Let me know if you will be joining us via Zoom, RSVP here!
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021 Time: 5:30 PM Zoom link
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Effective immediately, the Office of the State Engineer today announced a closure order that prohibits applications for new water rights throughout the Sandia Basin and in areas immediately north of the Sandia Basin and within Sandoval County.
The Office of the State Engineer’s order is designed to keep the water level decline from getting worse due to newly-approved water rights that would add to the water being pumped from the complex underground aquifers of the East Mountain area.
Read more....
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Stay informed about winter road conditions at
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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Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - Budget Hearings at 9 a.m.
Stay on top of public meetings click here to subscribe to the new BernCo Public Meetings bulletin.
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Thursdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 from 9 -10:30 a.m.
Using a curriculum from the American Diabetes Association, this four week class is designed to help you understand and live with the many challenges of diabetes. Sessions will cover:
- Diabetes nutrition and meal planning
- Blood glucose management
- Physical activity
- Behavior change and problem solving
To register, click the link here, complete the registration, and your unique ZOOM link will be emailed to you to be used for every session
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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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