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 Volume 4 | March 10, 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
- 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/
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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Bernalillo County has kept its triple A bond rating with the three major rating companies in the country, Moody’s, Fitch and Standard and Poor’s.
Bond ratings are critical to government agencies. The higher bond rating means the county receives lower interest rates when selling bonds to finance voter-approved projects.
Bernalillo County was cited as having an ample monetary reserve position and an established pension reserve. Additionally, the county has a very strong liquidity profile that’s attributed to the investment policy being transparent and a conservative approach to investments that provides stability to the liquidity profile.
On March 17 the county is preparing to sell $27.35 million in general obligation bonds and refinance the 2012A general obligation bond series.
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Bernalillo County is prepared to administer the $5 million emergency rental assistance grant accepted by county commissioners last month. The Bernalillo County Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants (RENT) assistance 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. Bernalillo County received $5 million for assistance.
Bernalillo county Economic Development Department will begin taking paper applications on Monday, March 8. Online applications will begin on Monday, March 22.
Learn more...
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The East Mountain Broadband Survey conducted Nov. 20, 2020, through Jan. 31, 2021, received 1,164 responses from East Mountain residents, business owners, and community facility personnel.
Thank you for participating!
The data is being compiled for use in federal grant applications in 2021. While the survey data is unofficial and unscientific, it still provides the county – and federal grantors – a picture of the broadband landscape in the East Mountain area.
Respondents of the survey were divided into eight quadrants. As survey data is collated for each quadrant, results will be posted on Commissioner Pyskoty's District 5 FAQ.
More from Commission District 5....
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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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 Thursday, March 11, 2021 - ABC Community School Partnership Board at 8:45 a.m.
Friday, March 12, 2021 - Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board at 11 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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 All About Cheese
Wednesday, March 10 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Cheese is a versatile food and one that provides great nutrition! It also works well for people with diabetes. We are delighted to have guest speaker, Sarah Haynes MPH, Health and Wellness Coordinator for Dairy Max, to provide information on the health benefits, food pairings, history, and how to integrate cheese into your eating plan.
To register, click here, complete the registration, and your unique ZOOM link will be emailed to you.
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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)
Commissioners Approve Industrial Revenue Bonds for Local Company
March 9, 2021 - Bernalillo County commissioners have approved up to $22 million in taxable industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) for American Gypsum Company in the northern part of the county.
BernCo Commission Approves $100,000 Allocation to Support City Acquisition of Poole Property
March 9, 2021 – Bernalillo County commissioners approved a one-time allocation of $100,000 from the county’s general fund to support the City of Albuquerque’s acquisition of the Poole Property which will now become a permanent part of the city’s open space program.
Amazon Continues to Grow in County Commission District 1
New sortation center under construction
March 5, 2021 - Bernalillo County – Amazon began construction in January on a new sortation center as part of its fulfillment center campus. The sortation center will add an additional 270,000 square feet to the roughly 2.9 million square foot, five-story, fulfillment center campus.
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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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