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 Volume 4 | May 27, 2021
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 Bernalillo County in "Turquoise 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: 75% of maximum capacity indoors; no restrictions on outdoor spaces.
- Food and drink establishments (if NM Safe Certified): 75% of maximum capacity for indoor dining; 75% of maximum capacity for outdoor dining
- Close-contact businesses: 75% of maximum capacity; no restrictions on outdoor spaces
- Large entertainment venues: 33% of maximum capacity for any indoor/enclosed space on premises; 75% of any outdoor space on premises
- Recreational facilities: 50% of maximum capacity of any indoor/enclosed space on the premises; 75% of any outdoor space on premises
- Bars and clubs: 33% of maximum capacity of any indoor/enclosed space on premises; 75% of any outdoor space on premises, where applicable
- **All other businesses: 75% of maximum capacity indoors; no restrictions on outdoor spaces
- Houses of worship: May operate at 100% capacity indoors or outdoors should they so choose
- Places of lodging: No maximum occupancy restrictions for those that have completed NM Safe Certified training; 50% of maximum occupancy for all others; 15 guests maximum for vacation rentals
- Mass gatherings limit: 150 persons
To learn more about the Red to Green Framework visit https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/red-to-green
We are in Phase 2
All New Mexicans age 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccine.
To schedule a COVID-19 test or register for the COVID-19 vaccination go to: https://cvtestreg.nmhealth.org/
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To schedule a COVID-19 test or register for the COVID-19 vaccination go to: https://cvtestreg.nmhealth.org/
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Bernalillo County Offices will be CLOSED
Monday, May 31, 2021 in observation of Memorial Day
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Use Code: MEMORIAL2021
The rides begin on Friday, May 28 at noon and will continue through 3 a.m. on Tuesday June 1, 2021. Customers just need to download the Uber app and use the code MEMORIAL2021. By using the code, riders will receive a credit of up to $10 off two trips. The maximum number of rides available is 2,000 and they are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The credit can only be used for rides, not Uber Eats, and the discount does not cover tip.
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Special Election
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
New Mexico's 1st Congressional District special election is underway!
Deb Haaland's confirmation as the nation’s first Native American cabinet secretary kicked off another important election period.
A special election will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, to fill the now vacant 1st Congressional District.
Eighteen Early Voting Convenience Centers will be open for the 2021 Special Congressional Election - May 15, 2021 to May 29, 2021.
Most locations are open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Same day registration will be available at all locations during early voting.
Seventy Election Day Voting Convenience Centers will be open Tuesday, June 1, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bernalillo County voters may vote in-person or hand deliver a completed absentee ballot to any of these locations.
Please be sure to update your voter registration if needed, which can be done by clicking the image below or visiting NMVote.org
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County buildings sold to offset cost of Alvarado Square and lessen the county’s footprint
The County Commission tonight approved the sale of two real estate transactions that support consolidating county services at BernCo @ Alvarado Square, the county’s new administrative headquarters, scheduled to open to the public on Monday, Aug. 16. 2021.
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The Bernalillo County Department of Behavioral Health Services began operation of the CARE Campus Crisis Stabilization Unit in December 2019 to address a gap in crisis supports on the behavioral health continuum. Services provide stabilization supports for individuals with a mental health and/or co-occurring disorder who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis and are in need of short-term, 24/7 support but do not meet criteria for inpatient hospitalization. To date, the Crisis Stabilization Unit has served well over 190 community members.
As part of May Mental Health Awareness Month, the county announces the expansion of individuals who may be referred to the Crisis Stabilization Unit; now accepting referrals from providers throughout the community, to include hospitals, clinics, out-patient programs, and community mental health providers. Since the inception of the program, it has been the intention of the department to expand referrals are pleased to meet this goal. The Crisis Stabilization Unit is licensed through New Mexico Department of Health and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
The Crisis Stabilization Unit accepts referrals 7 am – 7 pm, 7 days a week.
Providers can make a referral by calling 505-252-9473.
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$10 million available for renters outside the city limits
Bernalillo County commissioners are budgeting roughly $10 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, allocated from the federal government to assist communities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, for rental and utility assistance for county residents who live outside the city limits of Albuquerque and Native American tribal lands. The county will have until September 2025 to allocate the ARPA funds to qualified renters.
This money is in addition to more than $5 million of Emergency Rental Assistance program dollars made available earlier this year to assist households that have past due rent and utilities due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, up to $20,000. The county has until September 2022 to distribute its first allocation of federal funds. The funds are provided directly to states, U.S. territories, local governments, and Native American tribes.
Any county resident, outside the city limits and Native American tribal lands can apply for rental and utility assistance by going to: https://www.bernco.gov/RENT. Applications are available in both English and Spanish.
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Lieutenant David Lujan from the Bernalillo County Fire Department encourages all residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Residents must live outside city limits to qualify for county help
Bernalillo County is now accepting online applications for utility and rental assistance through the Bernalillo County Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants (RENT) assistance program. Paper applications are also being accepted.
The RENT program makes available $5 million 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. Applicants within the city must apply to the City of Albuquerque’s rental assistance program. Applicants can verify if they are located outside of the city of Albuquerque before applying by using the provided locator Map. Please click here for a short instructional video on how to use the map.
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Don't be a party to teenage drinking
Parents play a major role in their teen’s choices about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don’t Be a Party to Teenage Drinking is a program that provides parents with accurate information about the health and safety risks associated with underage drinking and the legal consequences of providing alcohol to minors. Learn more at www.bernco.gov/donothost.
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Bernalillo County is seeking public comment for the Alvarado Square chambers mural project.
The three finalists for the project presented their proposals virtually during a Zoom webinar to the Arts Board, the public and the project selection committee on May 10, 2021.
Links to videos of the presentations are included below.
Comments will be accepted until June 3, 2021 at 5 p.m.
Please submit comments to: publicartprogram@bernco.gov
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Open to New Mexico professional and amateur artists of all ages
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Bernalillo County is looking for original artwork submissions for the Sugar Skull Fun Run, happening later this year on Sunday, Oct. 24. The call for art is open to New Mexico professional and amateur artists of all ages.
The artwork selected will be showcased on t-shirts, face masks, promotional materials, and social media.
Important submission details:
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Sugar Skull Fun Run
- Event date is Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021
- General theme for artwork: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
- Must be original artwork created and owned by the artist
- Graphic, two-dimensional illustrations only: JPG, TIFF or PDF are the accepted digital formats for submissions
- Full color and/or black and white designs accepted
- Dimensions: No smaller than 8.5 x 11, no larger than 11 x 17
- Deadline: Friday, June 25, 2021, 5 p.m.
- $250 awarded to the selected artist
For entry form, please Click Here
Completed entry forum should be submitted to publicartprogram@bernco.gov by June 25, 2021.
For questions, please contact Public Art Program coordinator Kent Swanson at 505-314-0467.
This year’s Sugar Skull Fun Run will be held both virtually (registered participants can run independently outside of the event) and as an in-person event, dependent upon the current public health orders at that time. More details about the event to come later this summer.
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The county has seen a significant rise in illegal dumping throughout Bernalillo County since the beginning of the stay-at-home directives. This trend is particularly troubling because dumping is being reported in populated areas as well as rural open spaces.
Dispose of it Properly
For abandoned cars contact Bernalillo County Zoning at 505-314-0350. In the city, contact City Code Enforcement at 505-924-3850.
Large item pick-up, appliances, furniture, etc., is free to county residents by calling Waste Management at 505-892-1200. Call one week before your scheduled pick-up day. City residents can call 311.
To report illegal dumping along irrigation ditches, contact the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy Districts at 505-247-0234.
Household hazardous waste including paint, pesticides, cleaning solvents, batteries, etc. can be dropped off for free at Advanced Chemical Transport, 6133 Edith Blvd NE, 505-345-1650 or 505-998-4154.
Regarding animals, call the Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center at 505-314-0281. In the city, call City Animal Welfare call 311.
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It’s spring cleaning time. When you get around to rolling out the garden hoses, if you find any that are no longer functional, remember that hoses should NEVER be put into curbside recycling carts. When hoses and wires find their way to a recycling processing facility they can get tangled up in the equipment and cause safety issues, damage and production delays. |
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 Monday, June 7, 2021 - Arts Board at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 10, 2021 - ABC Community School Partnership at 8:45 a.m.
Friday, June 11, 2021 - Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - Zoning at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - Detention Facility Management Oversight Advisory Board at 4:30 p.m.
Monday, June 21, 2021 - Addiction Treatment Advisory Board at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - University of New Mexico Hospital Budget Work Session at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 29, 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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 Ready, Set, Grow
1st and 3rd Wednesday at 3 p.m.
- May 19 – Pest Management for the Home Garden
- June 2 – Gardening with Kids
- June 16 – Preserving the Harvest
- July 7 – Diagnosing Plant Diseases and Disorders
- July 21 – Medicinal Plants
 Thursdays, May 20 - June 24, 2021 | 6 - 7:30 PM
A series of 6 free webinars focused on learning tools and best practices for conserving water at home, in the yard, and on the Farm & Ranch.
Click here for more information on each session.
NMDA Healthy Soils Grant webinar
May 21, 2021 at 1:30 pm
Save the dates for summer
- Aquaponics – Thursdays July 8, 15, 22, 29 at 6pm – registration opens in June
- Organic Farming – Mondays Aug 2, 9, 16, 23 at 6:30pm – Registration opens in mid-June
- Food Preservation – various dates in July and August tentative depending on health orders and numbers – stay tuned
Bernalillo County is accepting appointments to test your pressure canner starting at 1p .m. on June 23, and July 21. Please call the office to set up an appointment at 505-243-1386
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Recent BernCo News Releases
(Click each news release below to read in full)
County Commission Votes to Ban Open Burning in Unincorporated Bernalillo County
Current severe drought conditions create need for ban.
May 25, 2021 – The Bernalillo County Commission tonight passed a resolution to ban the use of open fires, campfires, and smoking in the unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County for the next 45 days. Severe drought conditions exist which affects the safety and welfare of Bernalillo County citizens.
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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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