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 Volume 4 | Sept. 29, 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/
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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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Groundbreaking for Sunport Boulevard Extension and Interchange Project
The long-awaited groundbreaking for the Sunport Boulevard Extension and Interchange Project was held on Wednesday, Sept 22 at 10 a.m., east of the intersection of Woodward and Broadway SE, at the top of the hill.
When the project is completed, drivers will be able to use the exit I-25 at the Sunport off-ramp and drive directly to Broadway via the Sunport extension.
The entire project is expected to be completed by May 2023 at a cost of $20.4 million dollars.
Funding for the Sunport Boulevard Extension and Interchange Project came from the Federal Highway Administration with matching funds from the county.
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Twenty veterans from Bernalillo County and one from Otero County, were interred at the Santa Fe National Cemetery as part of the New Mexico Forgotten Heroes Burial Program on Thursday, Sept. 23. The 20 Bernalillo County veterans were identified through the county’s Unclaimed/Indigent Cremation Program.
There have been a total of 139 Bernalillo County veterans interred since the New Mexico Forgotten Heroes Burial Program began in June, 2010.
The interments are in accordance with New Mexico’s Forgotten Heroes Burial Program, established by the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services to provide a military funeral, with an honor guard, a flag folding ceremony and the playing of taps, for any honorably discharged veteran who upon death goes unclaimed by family members or friends.
View photos of the event
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In Memoriam:
Bruce Allan Halterman, PV1 Army
Dean Ross Harris, PVT US Marine Corps
Felix John Stanion, PV1 US Marine Corps
Frederick Addison Jones, PV1 Army
Frederick Calhoun Pickens, Navy
George Lawrence Schmith, SP 4 Army
James Andrew Jaworski, FN Navy
James Edward Marshall, PVT US Marine Corps
John Tyler, Army
John William Harrison, SPC Army
Kerry Rodney Lee, PVT Army
Lester Wayne Faulk, FR Navy
Michael Owen Crossley, LCpl US Marine Corps
Michael Ray Harriman, SP5 Army
Randolph Allen Saxvold, Army
Rocky Hunter, SN Navy
Sheldon Donald Tauber, SP5 Army
Stephen Anthony Atwood, PV1 Army
Timothy Carlos Murray, PVT US Marine Corps
Tony Leon Roberson, CPL US Marine Corps
Wayne Charles Rondeau, PVT Army
More information on the county’s Unclaimed/Indigent Cremation Program
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Fun Facts from Bernalillo County Treasurer
Nancy Bearce
Have you ever looked at your coins? Well, you should!
Did you know a 2004 Wisconsin state quarter with an extra leaf, values up to $1,500!!!?
There are more coins that are worth quite a bit.
- A 2005 Kansas state quarter that reads “In God We Rust” – value up to $100
- A 1916 ‘Mercury’ Dime stamped as “1916 D” – value up to $950
- A 1943 copper penny auction valued at $1.7 million in 2010. Most pennies in 1943 were zinc-coated.
- A 1955 penny double die (where the 1955 & Liberty appear to have shadows), value up to $1,800
- Proof pennies from San Francisco mint, value around $22 for each penny. There were only 378,000 made.
Information provided from AARP The Magazine, August/September 2021, page 27
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The Sugar Skull Fun Run is back for 2021
Registration is Open for the
7th Annual BernCo Sugar Skull Fun Run
Bernalillo County will be hosting the 2021 Sugar Skull 5k fun run/walk on Sunday, Oct. 24 beginning at 9 a.m. at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth St. SW.
Early bird registration is going on now for $30/person, ages eight and up. Children 7-years-old and younger can participate for free. No registration required. Dia de los Muertos themed attire is encouraged but not required. Pets are welcome.
Registration fee includes the coveted Sugar Skull Fun Run t-shirt. This year’s design is by local artist Sarah Villa. Villa’s original artwork represents the “Dia de los Muertos” theme in the image of a roadrunner and incorporates an array of colors associated with New Mexico.
On Oct. 4, race registration goes up to $40 per person. And on race day, cost of registration is $50 per person. Packet pick-up is Saturday, Oct. 23 – location and times to be determined.
T-shirts are guaranteed for registrants through Oct. 4.
The annual fun run benefits the Bernalillo County Quality of Life Fund.
The BernCo Quality of Life Community Fund supports responsible and effective philanthropy to enrich community wellness, and social and cultural experiences of Bernalillo County residents and visitors. In partnership with the New Mexico Community Foundation, the fund allows the Bernalillo County business community and local residents to support art and cultural experiences, support agricultural partnerships, access to health food, support animal care and public safety initiatives, open space, and recreational opportunities.
Register here.
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Bernalillo County, the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD), and the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) are collaborating on a project to enhance the drain as a multiuse trail and community open space.
Saturday, Oct. 2 from 8:00 a.m. – noon
South Valley Growers’ Market – Info Table
3907 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
The Isleta Drain is a 10-mile canal and potential recreation and trail corridor running from Central Ave south to I-25. It was constructed by the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District in the 1930s to drain lands with high water tables and return unused irrigation water back to the Rio Grande. The drain is still used for these purposes and to help route stormwater to the Rio Grande. Like many of the acequias and drains in the South Valley, people have used the Isleta Drain for decades as informal paths for walking, biking, horseback riding and connecting to places in the community.
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Interested in Becoming a Firefighter or Paramedic?
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In recent years, the focus of water conservation has shifted from indoors to outdoors. There are several reasons for this change. First, opportunities for indoor water savings have diminished after more than 25 years of federal regulations requiring water-efficient plumbing fixtures and appliances. Second, our region is warming due to climate change. The higher temperatures and longer growing season mean our landscapes use more water. Finally, the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Program estimates that more that 50% of water used outdoors is wasted due to inefficient irrigation methods and systems.
There are simple ways to improve water efficiency outdoors. continue reading.....
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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.
Continue reading....
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 Monday, Oct. 4 - Arts Board at 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 8 - Sheriff's Advisory and Review Board at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 12 - Homeless Coordinating Council at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 12 - Zoning Meeting at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 12 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 14 - ABC Community School Partnership at 8:45 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 14 - DWI Planning Council at 12:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 18 - Addiction Treatment Advisory Board at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 20 - Detention Facility Management Oversight at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 26 - 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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Recent BernCo News Releases
(Click each news release below to read in full)
Commission Approves Project Funding for American Rescue Plan Act Funding
Water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure initiatives
Sept. 29, 2021 – County commissioners have approved the budgeting of $131 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the federal government. Of that $131 million, roughly $74.6 million will be spent on infrastructure projects and $57.3 million will be spent on non-infrastructure items.
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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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