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 Volume 4 | May 19, 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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New Mexico's 1st Congressional District special election is underway!
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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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Register now!
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Bernalillo County community centers will be open and running summer programs for kids beginning June 7.
Summer programs are open to kids aged 5 – 14 and there is limited availability, on a first-come first-served basis, at each community center. Registration is completed in-person and payments can be made via credit/debit cards, check, or money order. No cash payments taken.
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Program guidelines are as follows:
- Program runs from June 7 to July 23
- Ages 5 – 14. Kids must have turned 5 by September 2020 and completed kindergarten.
- Registration fee is $15 for first child and $10 for each additional child from the same household
- Program cost is $280/child
- Reduced fee scholarships are available for those who qualify. (Call community centers for information)
- Breakfast and lunch provided
- Registration begins May 10.
- COVID-safe practices will be followed
Additionally, Bernalillo County Parks, Recreation and Open Space is hiring for summer positions for recreation programs at community centers and swimming pool lifeguards and staff. To apply for these positions, please visit the BernCo Parks, Recreation and Open Space webpage.
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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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Pastor Dennis Dunn of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Albuquerque got the shot to protect his congregation and their families. As a trusted messenger in our community, he's asking you consider doing the same for you and your loved ones.
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 The NM Mortgage Finance Authority’s COVID-19 Homeowner Assistance Program can help pay your past-due or current mortgage payments if you are experiencing a financial hardship because of COVID-19. The program provides emergency housing grants to income-eligible households and residents of tribal lands, up to $1,500 per month for a period of up to three (3) consecutive months, to maintain housing and/or to reduce housing cost delinquency. Some mobile/manufactured home lot rental payments may also be covered. MFA will pay your past-due housing payments directly to your mortgage or loan servicer, escrow company or other housing provider. The best part is the assistance does not have to be repaid.
Applications are being accepted now. You can submit your application electronically here
To request a paper application, call 505-308-4206 or 866-488-0498. Learn more about the qualifications
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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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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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 Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - Detention Facility Management Oversight Advisory Board at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - Board of Finance at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 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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 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.
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Recent BernCo News Releases
(Click each news release below to read in full)
Sheriff’s Office Advisory & Review Board Adopts Vision Statement
Chair Tommy Jewell Appointed Media Spokesperson
May 12, 2021 - The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Advisory and Review Board (SOARB) has approved the following vision statement: The Sheriff’s Office Advisory and Review Board seeks to create stronger community ties between the residents of Bernalillo County and BCSO.
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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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