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 Volume 4 | March 3, 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
- 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 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
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 go to: https://cvtestreg.nmhealth.org/
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.
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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Reports strong first-half tax collection and new operational dashboards
Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy M. Bearce and Deputy Treasurer Kenneth E. Scott presented the operations and investment results to the Bernalillo County Board of Finance at its regular meeting on Feb. 23. The Board of Finance meets quarterly at the Vincent E. Griego Chambers at One Civic Plaza. However due to the current state public health order, the Board of Finance meeting was held via ZOOM and was available for live stream on YouTube.
Highlights for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2020 include:
- The Treasurer’s Office collected nearly 56% of first half 2020 property taxes (which is comparable to the previous two years)
- $210 million distributed to taxing entities in January 2021
- Net investment income up 9% over previous quarter
- New operational dashboards presented at the Board of Finance meeting, giving new insights into office operations
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The Metropolitan Detention Center has been made aware of a potential “Bail Bond scam” involving the victim by calling them on the phone and telling them that their family member has been arrested.
Callers are requesting that friends or family members can pay a sum of funds to get their loved ones out of custody.
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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 9, 2021 - Zoning Meeting at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.
Thursday, March 11, 2021 - ABC Community School Partnership Board at 8:45 a.m.
Monday, March 15, 2021 - Addiction Treatment Advisory Board at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - Detention Facility Management Oversight Advisory Board at 4:30 p.m.
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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 Living With Diabetes
Thursdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 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)
Bernalillo County COVID-19 Relief Fund Now Closed
Feb. 25, 2021 - The Bernalillo County Economic Development Department has successfully completed its COVID-19 relief program.
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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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