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Volume 4 | Jan. 13, 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
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.
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/.
To schedule a COVID-19 test or register for the COVID-19 vaccination should go to: https://cvtestreg.nmhealth.org/.
Covan Testing is set up at Tom Tenorio Park, 2900 Arenal Rd. SW, 87121 and Northwest Medical Center, 6463 Fourth St. NW, Los Ranchos, 87107. Testing Mon. - Sat. from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pre-registration at www.covantesting.com Lab result within 24 hours.
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.
- 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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District 5 Commissioner Charlene Pyskoty is the new chair of the Bernalillo County Commission. District 2 Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada is the new vice chair.
Pyskoty and Quezada will serve in their respective leadership capacities for the 2021 calendar year.
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Steven Michael Quezada, Vice Chair
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County rules of procedure say that the County Commission must select a chair and vice chair during its first regular meeting in January.
Commission Chair Pyskoty was elected on a 5 to 0 vote.
Commission Vice Chair Steven Michael Quezada was elected on a 5 to 0 vote.
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Click to here see all upcoming Board and Commission Meetings
- ABC Community School Partnership Board - Jan. 14, 2021 at 8:45 a.m.
- Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Jan. 18, 2021 at 4 p.m.
- Detention Facility Management Oversight - Jan. 20, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
- Board of County Commissioners Administrative Meeting - Jan. 26, 2021 at 5 p.m.
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The Office of Senior and Social Services is sponsoring a new online program for Spanish speaking seniors. “Remedios y recetas caseras" is a free phone/online group for seniors 60 and over which begins Saturday, Jan. 9 and continues through April 24, 2021. The group will meet every Saturday from 2 to 2:30 p.m. MST. The sessions will be facilitated entirely in Spanish with participants sharing and discussing favorite foods, recipes, home and traditional remedies. To register, call 1-877-797-7299.
“Remedios y recetas caseras" is one of many Spanish language programs offered by Well Connected Español, a telephone and online community offering activities, education, friendly conversation, and an assortment of discussion and support groups. For information on other free Well Connected Español programs, download the current catalog.
Bernalillo County Senior and Social Services provides health and quality of life initiatives for Bernalillo County residents to improve economic wellbeing, education, health, and family & community development. The department also addresses food insecurity, transportation barriers, and social isolation of seniors in the community. Senior lunches are available for pick up at five locations.
Visit the website for more information and/or to sign up for the email list.
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Bernalillo County is seeking public comment on two naming proposals.
- A Second Judicial District Court Employee Memorial located on an existing planter outside of the District Courthouse reading "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead"
- To name a Bernalillo County open space property located at 905 Espanola NE, "Marble Open Space."
To provide a comment on either of these proposals go to www.bernco.gov/Government/talk-to-us or click here.
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Snow in the forecast?
Stay informed about winter road conditions at
Bernalillo County is diverse in its beauty - and it's also diverse in its weather conditions. Snowy Road in the East MountainsWhat 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.
There are four separate maintenance districts, North Valley, South Valley, North Mountain and South Mountain Districts. In the mountain districts, the dividing line is Old 66 (NM 333), not Interstate 40.
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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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.
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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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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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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(click each news release below to read in full)
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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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