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 Volume 4 | March 24, 2021
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 Bernalillo County in "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/
The following groups are currently eligible for vaccine:
- Hospital personnel
- Residents and staff of long-term care facilities
- Medical first responders
- Congregate setting workers
- Persons providing direct medical care and other in-person services
- Home-based healthcare and hospice workers
- Persons 75+
- Persons 16+ with a chronic health condition or a disability
- Educators, early childhood professionals, and school staff
- Frontline essential workers
- Residents of congregate care facilities
- New Mexicans age 60 and older
- Other essential workers
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Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020.
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To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions:
- The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
- The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.
- The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after Jan. 20, 2020.
- There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.
For more information or to apply visit FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance.
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Commissioner Benson commits $100,000 to project
Bernalillo county District 4 commissioner, Walt Benson, has dedicated $100,000 for the Paseo del Norte expansion project in the northwest part of the county. County commissioners backed the funding designation for the Paseo del Norte project at its March 8 meeting.
More specifically, the money is directed for construction costs related to the Paseo del Norte and Unser Boulevard intersection.
The City of Albuquerque says the design phase of the expansion has been funded. Construction of the project is expected to begin in 2022. The full expansion of Paseo del Norte will run from Calle Nortena on the east end to Rainbow Road on the west end.
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Bernalillo County and Silver Horizons will again offer free groceries to low-income seniors (60+) at two drive-thru grocery pickup events.
Organizers will be following CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Food will be pre-packed and volunteers will be wearing masks, maintaining social distance and washing their hands. Seniors may begin arriving at 10 a.m. Everyone must wear a mask and seniors must remain in their vehicles at all times.
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- Friday, March 26, 2021, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Rio Bravo Senior Center parking lot, 3910 Isleta Blvd SW (map)
- Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Sherriff’s Posse Outdoor Facility, 10308 Second St NW (map)
For more information call 505-468-7650.
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 New Water Conservation Incentive Programs
After many months of planning, the Bernalillo County Water Conservation Program is rolling out new water conservation incentive programs for Bernalillo County residents. Many thanks to the community members who provided ideas for new water conservation incentives in the public meetings we conducted in 2019. We hope that the new programs accurately reflect your input and meet your needs.
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Smart Water Monitors
$25 for a Flume Smart Home Water Monitor or Phyn Smart Water Assistant
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High-Efficiency Toilet Retrofits
Up to two free high-efficiency toilets installed by a licensed plumber
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Read more about Conservation Incentive Programs...
Drought Status
Bernalillo County is currently in a period of deepening drought. Drought is defined as a deficiency of precipitation over an extended period of time (usually a season or more), resulting in a water shortage.[1] The drought status is severe, extreme, or exceptional across the County (see map below). Reservoir storage and flows in the Rio Grande River are low.
Read more about the drought....
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Click here to subscribe to Natural Resources Water Conservation bulletins.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - Budget Hearings at 9 a.m.
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - Zoning Meeting at 3 p.m.
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.
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Thursday, April 8, 2021 - ABC Community School Partnership at 8:45 a.m.
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Friday, April 9, 2021 - Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board at 11 a.m.
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Monday, April 19, 2021 - Addiction Treatment Advisory Board at 4 p.m.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - UNMH Budget Work Study Session at 4 p.m.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - Detention Facility Management Oversight Board at 4:30 p.m.
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Thursday, April 22, 2021 - Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission (ABCGC) 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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 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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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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Recent BernCo News Releases
(Click each news release below to read in full)
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Route 66 Visitor Center
March 19, 2021 – County Commission Vice Chair Steven Michael Quezada and Albuquerque City Councilor Klarissa Peña are hosting the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Route 66 Visitor Center, Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. at 12300 Central Ave. SW. This is not a public event but it will be available at Bernco.gov/live and on GOV TV 16
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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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