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 Volume 4 | June 2, 2021
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16-18 year old applicants eligible for hire
Bernalillo County will receive approximately $1 million from the New Mexico Public Education Department to administer a summer internship program for high school aged youth ages 16-18 interested in exposure to a variety of professions from diverse employers and organizations throughout the city of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.
The internship program is designed to provide real‐world experiences that expand youth application of academic, technical and employability skills in a work setting.
The county has set the goal to hire in June up to a maximum of 500 student interns to work 20 hours a week for six weeks, beginning in early July. Bernalillo County also intends to employ up to 34 part-time adult coordinators who will oversee intern placement in positions that complement the student’s interest and skills.
To qualify, interns will need to be 16 to 18 years old and be residents of Bernalillo County. The program will be open to any youth who fits the high school age requirement, including spring-summer 2021 graduates. Interns will be paid $12 an hour. Coordinators will be paid $25 an hour.
Upon being hired, interns will need to sign an internship agreement and successfully complete orientation before being placed. Interns will be required to participate in weekly employability training.
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Employees continue telework pending move to new building
County offices and facilities will continue requiring masking and social distancing guidelines for employees, vendors, and contractors at all county facilities. The general public is not required to wear a mask but should observe social distancing while in county facilities.
While masks are not required, they are strongly encouraged.
County offices and facilities will continue requiring masking and social distancing guidelines for employees, vendors, and contractors at all county facilities. The general public is not required to wear a mask but should observe social distancing while in county facilities.
While masks are not required, they are strongly encouraged.
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The scheduled move of the county headquarters from One Civic Plaza to the new Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square is directing the continuation of employee teleworking and remote working. The county is currently developing a move-in schedule for county employees. The county has been granted a certificate of occupancy for Alvarado Square and an official public opening day has been set for Aug. 16. County departments that are currently open to the public or open through phone contact only, have staff present and working in county facilities.
The county will adhere to the following:
- Vendors and contractors will be required to wear masks while in county facilities.
- Meetings will be conducted virtually whenever possible. When in-person meetings are necessary, social distancing of at least six feet will be observed at all times
- County employees that are equipped and directed to tele-work or work remotely will continue to do so
Law enforcement, firefighters and rescue personnel, 911 dispatch, the Metropolitan Detention Center and YSC will continue to work as normal.
While the move to Alvarado Square takes place, county services will continue as normal and as allowed by the current COVID-safe mandates. Operation Hours and Information
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County Animal Care and Resource Center is changing its hours effective June 1 to increase availability and serve public interest.
Animal Care Services Director Misha Goodman hopes the changes will match the county’s many animals with a forever home.
The updated Animal Care Center hours are as follows:
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- Business hours: Tues. – Sat., Noon – 5 p.m.
- Services include:
- Animal Viewing and Adoptions: Tues – Sat., Noon with final viewings at 4:30 p.m.
- Enforcement – 505-468-PETS (7387)
- Licensing and General Information- 505-314-0281
- Lost Pet – Email: animal@bernco.gov
- Owner Relinquishments- By Appointment 505-468-7261
- Spay/Neuter Assistance Program
- Reclaim
- To report Animal Neglect or Cruelty or for Emergencies and Stray Found Animals- 505-468-PETS (7387)
- Donations of product are welcome! Drop off can be done during normal business hours.
Masks are required within the Animal Care facility for all employees, vendors, and contractors. The general public is not required to wear a mask, but it is encouraged.
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Bernalillo County’s 2021 Summer Lunch Program will begin Tuesday, June 1 and will run until Aug. 6.
This marks the 48th year of the free lunch program offering healthy meals to children and teens at churches, parks, community centers, and apartment complexes across the county.
Bernalillo County will provide nearly 150,000 meals this year. No registration is required for the program.
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Program Rules:
- Participants must be one to 18 years of age to receive a meal.
- Grab and Go is still the way we will conduct service this year.
- Participants must receive an entire meal, including milk.
- All meals are issued on a first come, first served basis.
The 32 county summer lunch locations are outside Albuquerque city limits in unincorporated parts of Bernalillo County, including the South Valley, North Valleys, East Mountains, and Paradise Hills. The locations are chosen based on the percentage of children receiving free and reduced school lunches in that area.
Bernalillo County’s Summer Lunch Program is funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant administered by the state Children, Youth and Families Department.
The meals are prepared at the Albuquerque Public Schools central kitchen and delivered to sites around the county.
The county program is separate from the City of Albuquerque’s program. The City of Albuquerque will serve summer lunches at many sites within the city.
For more information, and to view a map of this year’s lunch locations, visit www.bernco.gov/summerlunch. Families can also call (505) 314-0430 or (505) 314-0426.
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Break out the swimsuits, sun block, and bring a mask to the opening of the Rio Grande Pool and the South Valley Aquatic Center.
There will be three recreation swim sessions daily to accommodate as many swimmers as possible under the state coronavirus (COVID-19) health order. While masks for vaccinated individuals are not required, mask use is recommended upon entering the facility and while relaxing and not in the water.
- Session 1: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Session 2: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- Session 3: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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Swimmers and guests will need to exit each pool location when the recreation session ends and are only allowed one session per day.
Costs to swim are:
- Adult (18+) $4.25
- Youth (6-17) $3.25
- Tots (0-5) $2.00
- Group rate (10+ people) $2.00
- Lap swim $3.00
- Spectators $3.00
- Seniors (60+) and veterans free
The Alameda Splash Pad is slated to open on Thursday, June 3 and will observe the same hours of operation as the swimming pools listed above.
Cost to use the splash pad is $2 per person.
Private rentals can now be booked at all three facilities for use from 5 – 9 p.m. with a minimum two-hour booking and maximum of four hours.
South Valley Aquatic Center and Almeda Splash Pad are available daily. Rio Grande Pool only accepts weekend rentals.
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 Last day to provide your comments on the Alvarado Square Chambers Mural proposals!
Please submit comments to: publicartprogram@bernco.gov today, June 3, 2021 by 5 p.m.
Links to videos of the presentations are included below.
Please note: the images below are conceptual design ideas created by the artists, and do not necessarily represent the final mural design.
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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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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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Devon Sandoval, Center - Forward for New Mexico United headlines this PSA about the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID 19.
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 Monday, June 7, 2021 - Arts Board at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 10, 2021 - ABC Community School Partnership at 8:45 a.m.
Friday, June 11, 2021 - Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - Zoning at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - Detention Facility Management Oversight Advisory Board at 4:30 p.m.
Monday, June 21, 2021 - Addiction Treatment Advisory Board at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - University of New Mexico Hospital Budget Work Session at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 29, 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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 Ready, Set, Grow
1st and 3rd Wednesday at 3 p.m.
- May 19 – Pest Management for the Home Garden
- June 2 – Gardening with Kids
- June 16 – Preserving the Harvest
- July 7 – Diagnosing Plant Diseases and Disorders
- July 21 – Medicinal Plants
NMDA Healthy Soils Grant webinar
May 21, 2021 at 1:30 pm
Save the dates for summer
- Aquaponics – Thursdays July 8, 15, 22, 29 at 6pm – registration opens in June
- Organic Farming – Mondays Aug 2, 9, 16, 23 at 6:30pm – Registration opens in mid-June
- Food Preservation – various dates in July and August tentative depending on health orders and numbers – stay tuned
Bernalillo County is accepting appointments to test your pressure canner starting at 1p .m. on June 23, and July 21. Please call the office to set up an appointment at 505-243-1386
 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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- 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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