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 Volume 4 | Aug. 4, 2021
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The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals interested in filling the vacant District 19 seat of the New Mexico House of Representatives.
The commission will appoint a replacement for former Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton, who resigned her seat last week.
Nominations from interested individuals in Bernalillo County will be accepted until Friday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. A special public meeting to select a new representative for District 19 will be held, via Zoom, on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 4 p.m.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé to the Bernalillo County Manager’s Office, Attention: Julie Morgas Baca, County Manager, 415 Silver Ave, SW, 8th Floor, Albuquerque, NM, 87102 or via email to: manager@bernco.gov.
Interested persons must be at least 21 years old and live within the boundaries of House District 19.
The New Mexico House of Representatives District 19 is in the southeast portion of Albuquerque. A map of District 19 is located here.
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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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Residents of the East Mountains will see periodic road closures this weekend for the USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships.
The closures will affect La Madera and Frost Roads, as well as NM-14 and NM-344.
In addition, Bernalillo County's Vista Grande Community Center will be closed Aug. 6 and Saturday, Aug. 7. This includes the park, the dog park and the soccer and baseball fields.
Please see the attached information for more on the closures, and please plan for delays of up to 20 minutes.
Thank you for your patience as we welcome these athletes competing for national championships to our community!
(Click on images below for closure details)
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The Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center, located at 3001 Second St. SW (between Woodward and Rio Bravo), is 50% over capacity and is seeking any potential opportunities to get pets adopted.
To maintain the health and welfare of the animals, Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center is working with rescue groups and organizations such as Catopia Cat Café, Animal Humane of New Mexico, Watermelon Mountain Ranch, and out-of-state rescues to assist with the over capacity at the shelter.
Animals are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone interested in adopting must be 18-years of age, or older but is not required to live in Bernalillo County
Matchmaking is an important part of the adoption process. The Bernalillo County Animal Care Center takes pride in helping hopeful animal lovers find a companion that will fit their lifestyle.
 In an effort to better assist the public, the Animal Care and Resource Center is offering adoption appointments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 – 4 p.m. Appointments are a one hour meet and greet and are only available by submitting an appointment interest card.
The updated Animal Care Center hours are as follows:
- Business hours: Thursday – Saturday, 1 – 5 p.m.
- Animal Viewing and Adoptions: Thursday – Saturday, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
To see current pets available for adoption, Click here.
For any additional information, please contact us at 505-468-PETS or visit the Animal Care Services website at www.bernco.gov/animal-care-services/.
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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Sign-on bonus offered for some positions
 The Amazon warehouse facility on the West Side of Bernalillo County has begun taking applications for warehouse team members. Along with starting pay of $15.50 an hour, or more, Amazon is also offering a sign-on bonus of $1,000.
Amazon is working in conjunction with New Mexico Workforce Solutions to find employees and is expected to hire roughly 1,000 workers.
Amazon jobs can be found at Amazon/delivers.com.
Amazon jobs and more can be found at www.dws.state.nm.us.
Bernalillo County jobs can be found at www.bernco.gov/human-resources/bernco-jobs.
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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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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, Aug. 12, 2021 - ABC Community School Partnership at 9 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 13, 2021 - Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board at 11 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 - Addiction Treatment Advisory Board at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 - Detention Facility Management Oversight at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 - ARPA Funding Work Session at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 - Zoning at 3 p.m.
Thursday, Aug, 26, 2021 - Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 - Board of Finance at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 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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 The NMSU Cooperative Extension Service is announcing many upcoming programs both virtual and in-person.
Food and Food Preservation
- Water Bath Canning Jams and Jelly – Aug. 18 at 9 a.m.
- Water Bath Canning Salsa – Aug. 25 at 9 a.m.
- Water Bath Canning Pickles and Relish – Aug. 31 at 9 a.m.
- Water Bath Canning Fruit and Tomatoes – Sept. 1 at 9 a.m.
- Pressure Canning Vegetables – Sept. 8 at 9 a.m.
- Slim and Strong – Tuesdays starting Aug. 17
FIELD DAY TOURS – NMSU Ag Science Centers
- Alcalde – Aug. 10 at 7:30 a.m.
- Los Lunas – Aug. 18 at 7:30 a.m.
- Leyendecker – Aug. 25 at 7 a.m.
- Artesia – Aug. 26 at 4 p.m.
- Farmington – Aug. 30 at 9 a.m.
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- 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.
- Container Gardening – Aug. 4 at 3 p.m.
- Fall Vegetable Gardening – Aug. 18 at 3 p.m.
Los Ranchos Workshops – at the Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center
- Beginning Beekeeping – Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. This event will be in person. RSVP required. $5 at the door.
NM Organic Farming Webinar series – Cost $50 for the series
- Cultivating Cooperative Learning for Workers on Small Farms – on Aug. 9
- Functional Marketing for Local Regenerative Producers on Aug. 16
- Transitioning to No-Till Agriculture for NM Farmers on Aug. 23
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Recent BernCo News Releases
(Click each news release below to read in full)
Bernalillo County Awarded New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant
July 30, 2021 - Bernalillo County and 52 other communities around the state have been awarded grants through the New Mexico Tourism Department’s New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant Program for fiscal year 2022, which began July 1, 2021. Bernalillo County was awarded $16,102.
Services Available During County Move to New Building - Treasurer’s Office adjusts schedule
July 29, 2021 – The Bernalillo County Treasurer’s Office will be moving from One Civic Plaza to the county’s new headquarters at Alvarado Square from Aug. 2 – Aug 13.
During the move, the Treasurer’s Office will be closed. However, staff will be available by phone from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions and assist customers at 505-468-7031 or via email at treasurers@bernco.gov.
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Bernalillo County Manager, Julie Morgas Baca, has issued an administrative order requiring masks for anyone entering a Bernalillo County facility. The measure comes as the number of positive COVID-19 cases is on the rise in the county. Most of those cases are from the highly contagious Delta variant.
The county manager was granted the authority to enact safety and health measures during the COVID-19 crisis, and those emergency powers remain in effect.
As of Monday, Aug. 2, anyone entering a county facility must be wearing a mask and continue to wear a face covering while inside the facility. Outside county facilities, such as parks or pools, masks are not required though they are highly encouraged. Additionally, the county endorses social distancing of six feet.
All county buildings are equipped with sanitation stations with hand sanitizer or wipes available.
The new mask mandate will remain in effect until further notice.
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To schedule a COVID-19 test or register for the COVID-19 vaccination go to: https://cvtestreg.nmhealth.org/
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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- 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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