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 Volume 3 | Dec. 30, 2020
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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
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced 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.
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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/.
- New Mexico Department of Health:
New Mexicans with COVID-19 related questions should call the coronavirus hotline at 855-600-3453
- Non-COVID-19 related questions or concerns, call 833-551-0518
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NMDOH COVID-19 Public Dashboard -- the data dashboard includes county-by-county breakdowns of positive cases by age, gender and ethnicity.
- Information and resources from the CDC regarding coronavirus COVID-19: www.cdc.gov.
To read or download CDC fact sheets click here.
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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14 test sites available throughout Bernalillo County
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Bernalillo County has scheduled two additional days of coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in the South Valley of the county.
Testing will be conducted at Las Estancias Shopping Center, in the movie theater parking near Coors and Rio Bravo Boulevards:
Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This is a public test site and anyone can get tested. Preference will be given to people exhibiting coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms; however, asymptomatic people can be tested as well.
Asymptomatic means that a person is experiencing no symptoms or evidence of illness or abnormality.
When using this location, please do not block access to businesses in the area.
Additionally, Bernalillo County has authorized Covan Testing to set up a testing site in the South Valley at Tom Tenorio Park, 2900 Arenal Rd. SW, 87121. Testing begins Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 and will be conducted Mon. - Sat. from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Residents needing to schedule a COVID-19 test or register for the COVID-19 vaccination should go to: https://cvtestreg.nmhealth.org/.
For a list of additional testing sites click here
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Join us live for the swearing-in of Bernalillo County elected officials on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 starting at 11 a.m.
Ceremonies are scheduled as follows:
Linda Stover, County Clerk - 11 a.m.
Jaime Diaz, Deputy Clerk - 11:20 a.m.
Michelle S. Kavanaugh, Deputy Clerk - 11:40 a.m.
Nancy Bearce, Treasurer - noon
Kenneth Scott, Deputy Treasurer - 12:20 p.m.
Steven Michael Quezada, District 2 Commissioner - 1 p.m.
Adriann Barboa, District 3 Commissioner-Elect - 1:30 p.m.
Walt Benson, District 4 Commissioner-Elect - 2 p.m.
To access the livestream visit us at one of the following links.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BernalilloCounty/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BernalilloCounty
GOV TV 16: https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/govtv
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 Adriann Barboa - District 3
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Steven Michael Quezada, District 2
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 Linda Stover, County Clerk
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 Nancy Bearce, Treasurer
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Bernalillo County commissioners have each donated $6,500 from their district funds to help those experiencing homelessness totaling $32,500 for local nonprofits.
The county identified four organizations who help to feed, clothe, and house families who are experiencing difficult times and are in need of assistance.
Donations have been made to Roadrunner Food Bank, S.A.F.E. House, Barrett House, and the wellness hotel through Locker #505. The wellness hotel is a temporary housing initiative between Bernalillo County, the State of New Mexico, and the City of Albuquerque providing shelter to coronavirus (COVID-19)-negative families who are experiencing homelessness.
- The monetary distributions are as follows:
- Roadrunner Food Bank $12,500
- Locker #505 $12,625
- S.A.F.E. House $ 4,875
- Barrett House $ 2,500
Along with the monetary donations, Bernalillo County is also providing case management services to the families living at the wellness hotel. Those services include behavioral health, physical health and dental care assistance, as needed.
The Bernalillo County commissioners, county manager, and all county staff send warm and happy greetings for a safe holiday.
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The Tiny Home Village (THV) has received a donation of 30 queen-sized mattresses from the local stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. (CJCLDS)
THV is a housing initiative designed to assist those individuals experiencing homelessness in the Albuquerque area. The Tiny Home Village consists of 30 residential homes of roughly 120 square feet per unit, and a central gathering house that residents can use for cooking meals, washing laundry, and as a general gathering place for communal activities.
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CJCLDS got involved with the THV project as part of the church’s philanthropic mission and the continued support of community projects and organizations.
The mattresses were secured through the CJCLDS mattress factory in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Tiny Home Village is in the process of screening and accepting the first residents. The official ribbon-cutting to present the village to the public is set for early 2021. Tiny Home Village is a project of Bernalillo County in partnership with and Albuquerque Indian Center in southeast Albuquerque.
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Bernalillo County’s Public Art Board is supporting the creative economy through its proposals process as artists continue to face the economic challenges caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The deadline for submitting proposals for the 2020 calendar year is Dec. 31.
Artists can submit proposals for a variety of media and styles including two-dimensional and three-dimensional works. There is a limit of three artworks per artist proposal. Submissions received through Dec. 31 will be reviewed at the February Arts Board meeting. Submissions received on or after Jan. 1, 2021 through May 31, 2021 will be reviewed at the July Arts Board meeting.
New Mexico is known throughout the world for its diverse and innovative creative community and the county’s art in public places ordinance sets aside 1% of the budget of capital improvement projects for works of art. Additionally, surplus funding from capital projects goes towards the 1% for the arts common fund which allows the county to purchase art for publicly accessible facilities through an unsolicited proposals process.
Artists can find the information and criteria to submit at: https://www.bernco.gov/community-services/public-art-program.aspx.
In 2021, the Bernalillo County Public Art program is moving forward with capital improvement projects for works of art. Projects include the second phase of the “Outposts” public art project, the South Valley Pool, Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square, Bridge Boulevard and the Sunport Boulevard reconstruction project.
For more information about the unsolicited proposals process or the Bernalillo County Public Art Program, contact Kent Swanson, Bernalillo County public art coordinator, kswanson@bernco.gov.
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 Bernalillo County Fire Department and Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services encourage you to watch this incredibly important Docu-Series about the alternatives to suicide. Please know there are resources available to anyone suffering from a behavioral health crisis. And we encourage a call to the many available resources that Bernalillo County has to offer for you or someone you know.
One of Us - Part 3
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The Strategic Plan is the county’s 2-year plan that captures what departments are doing to support the strategic plan goals…each with key focus areas from planning for emergencies to expanding online services. The county follows the performance process across the 2-years to ensure we are measuring what matters and making that data available to the community.
Click the image on the right to review the county's strategic plan.
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It is our goal to make sure we are doing the right things to meet the needs of the community. With that in mind, we’ve created a short survey to collect valuable feedback from residents. If you’d like to provide feedback about the strategic plan complete this survey.
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 The Bernalillo County Arts Board solicits a call for artists to propose conceptual sketch ideas for outdoor sculpture to be located along highly visible avenues and boulevards within Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
Regional artists residing in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Arizona, Colorado and Texas are invited to propose conceptual mid-size sculptures. The call for art opened Dec. 1, 2020. The deadline is Jan. 29, 2021.
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The project, aptly named “Outposts,” is conceived by the Bernalillo County Arts Board and evolved from an idea of combining the duality of the communities of Bernalillo County and the Southwestern region to include the co-existence of mountains and the valley, the urban and the rural communities, the monsoon season and the dry season and the ancient and modern cultures of the area.
The artworks for Phase II will be installed near highly visited tourist and local attractions within Bernalillo County and the city of Albuquerque, such as the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Park and the Rio Grande Valley State Park. Read More....
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 Applications are now open for the Cultivating Bernalillo County ‘Grow the Growers’ program, a comprehensive farm training and business acceleration initiative designed to attract new and emerging farmers into professional food production.
The Grow the Growers program is based at the historic Hubbell Open Space in Bernalillo County’s South Valley. In order to learn diverse farm production and business operation methods, Grow the Growers participants also work with partner farms to enhance their educational experiences.
We are now accepting applications for the 2021 training season! The deadline to apply is Jan. 4, 2021. Join us!
Click here for more information and to apply
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Bernalillo County and Keshet Dance have teamed up to offer online group dance classes for Bernalillo County seniors.
Beginning Jan. 19 thru May 8, 2021.
Classes are one hour in length and held via Zoom. Interested persons can view the class schedule and register HERE.
Use Promo Code: BERNCO21 when registering.
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 Join former "Tonight Show" writer Jo Firestone every Tuesday in January as she helps participants use humor as an outlet with social/brain stimulating activities and techniques to be funny and experiment with jokes.
The workshop is free for adults 55+ and will be held online via Zoom on Tuesdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2021 from 2-3 p.m. Individuals can participate in all four classes. Register HERE
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Our Farmers & Crafts people have some great products listed today.
- You will receive notice of products by Thursday Am by email & Facebook.
- Place your order: by 5 p.m. Friday
- Pickup: Sunday between noon to1 p.m. at Alvarado Park or as otherwise arranged with the vendor. (map)
- Terms: Ask Vendor
- Contact the Vendor to order, and to arrange pickup & payment.
- If you need to change or cancel your order, call the vendor directly, Saturday before 5 p.m. If you do not pick up your order, you will have to prepay for the future.
EBT & Double Up are not available at this time.
- Raw Honey: $20/quart | $10 / pint
- Osage Honey Syrup: $18
- Fresh Eggs: $4 dozen
- Moriarty Pinto Beans: $2./ Lb.
- Trementina (salve for skin): $12 for 2 oz
All credit cards & checks accepted
Burritobabynm@gmail.com; Burritobabynm.com
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Friday Dinner for 2 | Cost $25 plus tax
- Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Rolls
Fudge Brownies
Saturday morning Vibes | Breakfast Burritos $6 each
- Burritos = eggs & hash browns. Cheese on request
Choose your meat: Sausage, bacon, or Carne Adovada
Green or Red Chile upon request
Add-ons
- Fudge Brownies | $1
- Sweet Rice | $2
- Esquites (Elote in a cup) | $5
- Jalapeno Poppers | $5
- Horchata 32 0z | $10
- Strawberry Horchata 32 0z | $10 (no ice)
- Green Chile Stew Quart | $12
- Posole Quart | $12
Dinner is carefully prepared and packaged for you to eat at your convenience. You can order through messenger, text, email, or the website! Prepayment is required
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- Goddess Blend - rare coffee beans from Puerto Rico, Peru, and Costa Rica. Notes of chocolate, buttery & sweet. Medium-dark roast. | 1 pound whole bean or ground | $18.99
- Curandera Blend - Beans from Hacienda Santa Ana in Oaxaca, Mexico. Notes of milk chocolate & cinnamon. Medium roast. | 1 pound whole bean or ground | $17.99
- Shaman Blend - beans come from a small grower in Colombia. Notes of roasted nut & caramel. Medium roast. | 1 pound whole bean or ground | $18.99
- Pastelillos de Guayaba - Bag of 6 | $4.99
- Hekate Roast - 100% Puerto Rican beans, from a single farm in Jayuya. Notes of hazelnuts, chocolate, toasted nuts & a strawberry finish. Dark Roast. 1pound whole bean or ground | $19.99
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- Pasta: $6 / bag Plain or spinach or lemon or tomato or chile
- Veggie Spread: $6
- Cooked Cabbage Rolls: $8/pkg
- Jar Jam: $6 /Jar Quince or Plum
- Transylvania Sausage: $10/pkg
A great way to deal with food scraps & paper. People interested in vermiculture, castings or starting their own worm system can easily get information from my website: Fredsworms.com.
- 5 gallons of castings | $25
- coffee can of castings | $5
- 2 bucket starter system | $20
Delivery/pick-up is negotiable...depends on how far. Castings are great fertilizer as well as nature's original soil builder.
Gina – info@ginaleekimchi.com
16 oz packets $10 each
- Original
- Vegan
- Hatch Chile Blend
$5 per bag
- Red
- Green
- Christmas
- Habanero
- Salt & Pepper
- Old Fashioned
- Garlic
- Onion
- Garlic-Onion
- Seasoned Salt
http://www.nmfigman@gmail.com
- Small NM Fig trees 2 gallon with instruction sheet | $45
- Hand painted wood "Fig Earrings" 2.5 by 1 and 1/4 inches | $20
- Live Peppermint Plants, 1 gal. for fresh mint all Winter | $8
- Thornless Cactus | $11 effortless native plants with edible fruit and pads.
- Fig Leaf Tea - 2 month supply for blood sugar imbalances & reducing cholesterol. Tastes like Chamomile | $15
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Jamaican beef n cheese patties - 5oz patties | $7.95
1/4 pan Jerk Chicken | $30
1/2 pan Jerk Chicken | $60
Full Pan Jerk Chicken | $120
Jerk Wings 12 PC feeds 3 | $25
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Steamed Cabbage
1/4 pan call for pricing
1/2 pan call for pricing
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Peas n Rice
1/4 Pan | $20
1/2 Pan | $40
Full Pan | $80
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Blueberry pie:
Large | $20
Mini | $4
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Cocobread | $3
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Ginger Beer | $12 a quart
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Three Pure Copper Hanging Cranes with matching beads | $45
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Single Copper hanging crane with matching beads | $20
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www.etsy.com/shop/hookandrelease $20-$40
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(click each news release below to read in full)
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BernCo Completes Alameda Median Project
Dec. 18, 2020 - Bernalillo County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division has completed improvement work on the Alameda Boulevard medians. The project, which began in 2015, involves new irrigation, plants and trees, ground cover and gravel overlays to improve the aesthetic of the medians and improve visibility for motorists and pedestrians.
Government Agencies Collaborate for COVID-19 Positive Behavioral Health Patients
Dec. 21, 2020 - Bernalillo County, the City of Albuquerque, and the State Behavioral Health Services Division are working collaboratively with Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital to improve access to behavioral health services for residents who have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
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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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