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 Volume 4 | Oct. 20, 2021
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Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square will reopen on Thursday, Oct. 21
Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square will reopen on Thursday, Oct. 21 after falling victim to vandalism that occurred on Monday, Oct. 11, forcing closure of the county’s headquarters for over a week.
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To learn more details about the damages caused to the building click here.
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Bernalillo County Clerk, Linda Stover, announces the beginning of early voting and the expansion of same day registration locations for the Nov. 2, 2021 regular local election.
Twenty early voting convenience centers will be open Oct. 16 – 30. Most locations are open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is not too late to register to vote and cast a ballot in the 2021 election. Same day registration is available at the 20 early voting convenience centers. Same day registration will not be available on election day.
Voters may cast a ballot in-person or hand deliver their completed absentee ballot to any voting convenience center. There are also two outdoor drop boxes where completed absentee ballots can be dropped off; Alvarado Square, 415 Silver Ave. SW, 87102 or the Voting Machine Warehouse, 2400 Broadway Blvd SE, Building H, 87102.
Please visit BerncoVotes.org for trusted information on elections and voting in Bernalillo County. The Clerk's Office may be contacted by phone at 505-243-VOTE (8683) or email clerk@bernco.gov. Follow the Clerk's Office on Facebook and Twitter.
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Public Review and Comment Invited
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing three concepts for remapping political boundaries in the county in response to population changes documented by the 2020 Census. The County must redraw the geographical boundaries that correspond to the county’s five districts to account for changes in population. The three concepts are the first proposed redistricting solutions to be presented to the Commission by Research and Polling. The public is invited to review the proposed concepts and provide input.
To view the proposed remapping concepts click on the images below or visit Bernco.gov/redistricting.
The webpage also contains the current maps for districts 1-5, the proposed remapping concepts, on-demand video of the presentation of the concepts by Research and Polling, a link to submit a written public comment, and the phone number to call to make a public comment that will be transcribed verbatim. There is also a link to a background report on redistricting prepared for Bernalillo County by Research and Polling.
The next presentation of remapping concepts will be on Nov. 9. For more information, visit Bernco.gov/redistricting.
The concept maps were prepared by Bernalillo County Planning & Development Services in conjunction with Research and Polling.
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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.
Race registration is $40 per person, age 8 and up. On race day, cost of registration is $50 per person. Children 7-years-old and younger can participate for free. No registration required.
Dia de los Muertos themed attire is encouraged, but not required.
Registration fee includes the coveted Sugar Skull Fun Run t-shirt; however, because early registration has passed, t-shirts are no longer guaranteed for registrants.
Registration packet pick-up is Friday, Oct. 22 and Saturday, Oct. 23 from 1 – 6 p.m. at Sports Systems, 6915 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109.
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.
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The Bernalillo County Arts Board is soliciting proposals for artists or artists’ teams, based in New Mexico, for a site-specific mural project that will be located at a new park at the corner of Bridge Boulevard and Tower Road near Coors Boulevard. The address of the site is 3036 Bridge Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87121.
The request for qualifications opens on Oct. 15, 2021 and will close on Dec. 1, 2021.
The proposed mural location is a wall with the dimensions of 143 feet by four feet, or approximately 572 square feet. The call is open to New Mexico-based artists. The established budget for the project is $50,000.
The winning artist or team will create a concept and design for the mural, engage in community outreach, and implement installation. The mural will be culturally relevant and represent the culture, heritage and landscapes of the region.
Artists may find more information and can apply online on the Call for Entries (CaFÉ) website, https://www.callforentry.org/
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Bernalillo County would like to invite the public to the annual Safari Run on Sunday, Oct. 31 at the UNM North Campus Golf Course Open Space. This event is held to support Global Health Partnerships work in rural Kenya.
Local Kenyan athletes donated their time and energy to help fundraise for Global Health Partnerships, a local 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization of medical professionals and volunteers who support a medical clinic and pay for food and schooling for some of the poorest families in the rural town of Kisesini in Kenya, where the clinic is located.
Safari Run Poster.pdf
To participate in the Safari Run, go to www.safarirun.org to register online.
The event begins at 8:30 a.m.
- 8:30 a.m. Free kids running clinic taught by elite Kenyan runners.
- 9 a.m. 1k Race
- 9:15 a.m. 8k Race and 5k Fun Run/Walk
Packet pick-up is Oct. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Heart and Sole store located at 3601 Eubank Ave. NE.
Each participant will receive a beautiful hand-carved safari animal from Kenya, timing tag, finisher’s certificate, finish line photos and video and a chance to run and race with elite runners.
This year some of the children in the village of Kisesini in Kenya ran in their own Safari Run.
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Bernalillo County invites the community to kick off the Halloween spirit with events this week and next week at various Bernalillo County Community Centers.
For more Halloween fun click on the flyers below or
call 505-468-7600 for more information.
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 Thursday, Oct. 21 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Trunk or Treat Night
Mountain View Community Center
201 Prosperity SE.
- Family Fun
- Cotton Candy, popcorn and much more…
- Prizes for Costume Contest
Friday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fright Night Carnival
Westside Community Center
1250 Isleta Blvd. SW.
- Ticket packages available (cash only)
- Bring flash light
- Carnival games & DJ, snack bar
Saturday, Oct. 30, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Trunk or Treat
Paradise Hills Community Center Park
5901 Paradise Blvd. NW
- Car Show
- Food Trucks
- Free Candy
- DJ
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 Friday, Oct. 22, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Trick or Treat Night
Los Padillas Community Center
2117 Los Padillas Rd. SW.
- Fun for all ages
- Costume contest
- Fun, food, carnival games, prizes, and jumpers
- 25 tickets for $5, 50 tickets for $10, 75 tickets for $15
Friday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Halloween Carnival
Los Vecinos Community Center
478 ½ Old Hwy. 66, Tijeras, NM 87059
- Games
- Food
- Costume contest
 Friday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Fall
Festival/Haunted House
Vista Grande Community Center and Vista Grande Church
15 La Madera Rd, Sandia Park, NM 87047
- Food Vendors
- Games & Prizes
- Booths
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To qualify all applicants must:
- Live outside the city of Albuquerque’s municipal boundary within Bernalillo County.
- Have COVID-19 related income loss that has made it difficult or unable to pay rent;
- Have documentation that shows the household’s current total gross household income is less than 80% of the median family income;
- Currently be on a lease, and not be recipients of other federally subsidized rental assistance programs (such as Section 8 or project-based voucher assistance, a housing choice voucher, or public housing);
- Not be a full-time student whose rent is paid by someone else.
Paper applications may be downloaded at: www.bernco.gov/RENT. Once completed, paper applications – along with copies of the required documents – shall be delivered to the downtown Bernalillo County Treasurer’s tax payment drop-box at Fifth and Marquette NW. Applications may also be mailed to:
Bernalillo County
Attn: Economic Development
C/O Sulema Lenz
415 Silver Ave. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Applicants wishing to fill out an electronic, online application should also go to www.bernco.gov/RENT and follow the link.
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 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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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.
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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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- 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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