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 Volume 4 | Sept. 1, 2021
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Under a public health order issued by Acting Health Secretary David R. Scrase, M.D., the re-implemented mask requirement applies to all individuals aged 2 and older in all indoor public settings — except when eating or drinking.
Masks will be required to everyone in school buildings regardless of vaccination status, which aligns with the most recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Public Education Department has been in the process of updating its toolkit for schools and district personnel.
The indoor mask requirement will be effective Friday, Aug. 20. It will remain in effect until at least September 15. The governor, acting upon the counsel and analysis of the state Medical Advisory Team and state health officials, may decide to extend or lift the requirement as necessary.
Businesses, houses of worship and other entities may enact stricter requirements at their discretion.
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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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We Have Moved!
The county’s new administrative headquarters located at 415 Silver Ave. SW is now open to the public.
Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square is 282,000-square-feet, has eight floors, a basement and new adjoined 12,000-square-foot commission chambers that will seat 200 people. The original building was formerly owned by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM).
Customers can now take care of county business with the clerk, assessor, treasurer, probate judge, commission, Planning & Development and more in one building.
There is also free public parking available across the street at Fifth and Silver.
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The Bernalillo County Department of Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) hosted a ribbon-cutting event in celebration of the official opening of the new detoxification (detox) facility. For more than a decade, Bernalillo County has managed the CARE Campus, formally known as the Metropolitan Addiction Treatment Services (MATS), detox program. On Sept. 2, 2021, the current program will move to a new detox unit, at the CARE Campus, which will allow for additional space and semi-private rooms. The facility will feature modifications allowing increased safety, privacy, and comfort which will promote a sense of greater dignity for clients, and in turn greater opportunity for client engagement in services.
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Bernalillo County’s newest installation expands renowned
public art collection
Luminaria, a six-piece artwork by international artist Gordon Huether, was unveiled Aug. 28 on the plaza of the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office by a group including regional officials, Huether, and families of victims of violence.
The title, Luminaria, references a significant tradition in New Mexico: brown paper bags with cut out patterns, weighted down by sand and illuminated by candles from within. The work consists of three sculptures 7-ft, 8-ft and 9-ft in height, accompanied by three cylindrical concrete seating components to offer space for contemplation and reflection. Each sculpture’s shape was inspired by the shape of a barrel cactus and features eight long “petals,” which start at the base and curve up to connect at the top.
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Sept. 26, 12 to 5 p.m., Los Vecinos Community Center
The East Mountain Celebration returns on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 from 12-5 p.m. at Los Vecinos Community Center, 478 1/2 Old Hwy. 66, Tijeras, NM. Following a highly successful 2019 event, the 2020 celebration was canceled due to the pandemic.
Organizers are recruiting additional artisan vendors, nonprofits, businesses, food trucks and alcohol vendors to participate. Download information and the vendor forms. Sept. 3 is the deadline to submit most vendor forms.
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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 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, Sept. 9 - ABC Community School Partnership at 8:45 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 10 - Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board at 11 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 13 - Arts Board at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 14 - Homeless Coordinating Council at 9:45 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 14 - Zoning Meeting at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 14 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 15 - Detention Facility Management Oversight Committee at 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 20 - Addiction Treatment Advisory Board at 4 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 23 - Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 28 - 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
- Pressure Canning Vegetables – Sept. 8 at 9 a.m.
- Slim and Strong – Tuesdays starting Aug. 17.
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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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