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 Volume 4 | July 21, 2021
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The Move is On!
We are currently in the process of moving to the new building at Alvarado Square which opens to the public on Aug. 16. Please bear with us as we move – some offices may be closed but services continue.
Current hours and staffing availability.
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Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office Collects Over
$19.8 Million in Delinquent Taxes
The Bernalillo County Treasurer’s Office announces the collection of more than $19.8 million in delinquent taxes from the 2020 property tax year. The Treasurer’s Office collected on approximately 32% of the outstanding tax notices.
Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce says it’s important for the county to collect as much as possible before turning over delinquent tax properties to the State of New Mexico. Once the properties are forwarded to the state for collection, all penalties and interest, as well as other fees, are retained by the state.
Property tax owners experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to call 505-468-7031 or email the Treasurer’s Office at treasurers@bernco.gov to make payment arrangements. View property taxes online at bernco.gov/treasurer.
Mortgage assistance grants are available through the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority’s COVID-19 Homeowner Assistance Program. The money can help homeowners pay past-due or current mortgage payments, for those 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.
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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 here.
Contact the Bernalillo County Treasurer’s Office:
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Welcome to monsoon season! Between June 15 and September 30 we see an increase in thunderstorms that can produce large amounts of rainfall in a short amount of time. The stormwater runoff caused by rain falling on impervious surfaces (surfaces where water cannot soak in, like pavement, cement, and roofs) travels quickly through channels and arroyos causing flash floods.
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See trash? Have trash? Stop illegal dumping at iHaveTrash.com
The Illegal Dumping Partnership is a multi-agency task force created to help combat illegal dumping throughout Bernalillo County. The partners include Bernalillo County, City of Albuquerque, Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, New Mexico Environment Department, Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque Public Schools, Public Service Company of New Mexico, New Mexico Department of Transportation, Mid-Region Council of Governments, New Mexico United Soccer, and Central New Mexico Community College.
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Saturday, July 24
Paradise Hills Community Center
5901 Paradise Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
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This year, Movies in the Park will require a reserved ticket. Each ticket reservation will allow for up to six persons in a group for each social circle. Reserve your tickets here.
Food vendors will be onsite.
Moviegoers may bring blankets, lawn chairs, and their own food and drinks. Absolutely no alcohol, glass, sharp or dangerous items, or video recording devices are allowed.
Designated social circles will be established for all attendees. Masks are not required but are encouraged.
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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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 Thursday, July 29, 2021 - Audit Committee at 8:30 a.m.
Stay on top of public meetings click here to subscribe to the new BernCo Public Meetings bulletin.
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- Aquaponics – Thursdays July 8, 15, 22, 29 at 6 p.m. – registration opens in June
- Organic Farming – Mondays Aug 2, 9, 16, 23 at 6:30 p.m. – 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 1 p.m. on June 23, and July 21. Please call the office to set up an appointment at 505-243-1386
 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
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Recent BernCo News Releases
(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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