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 Volume 4 | Nov. 17, 2021
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Clerk Linda Stover Gives an Update on the Upcoming Runoff Elections for the Albuquerque City Council on Dec. 7, 2021.
Absentee ballots are being mailed out and early voting starts.
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. You’re also invited to follow the Clerk’s Office on Facebook and Twitter.
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Bernalillo County Treasurer Senior and Multigenerational Center Outreach
Come in and ask your property tax questions for the Bernalillo County Treasurer and Bernalillo County Assessor! Bring in your tax bill, if handy.
No question is too silly, so come ask your county experts. No cost and a friendly setting.
Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 10 - 11:15 a.m.
South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center (Spanish)
2008 Larrazolo Rd. SW
505-468-7602
Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
North Domingo Baca
7521 Carmel Ave. NE
505-764-6475
Thursday, Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Barelas (Spanish)
414 7th St. SW
505-464-6436
Tuesday, Dec. 28 from 11: 30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Manzano Mesa
501 Elizabeth St. SE
505-275-8731
Thursday, Jan. 6 from 12:45 - 2 p.m.
Highland
131 Monroe NE
505-767-5210
Saturday, Jan. 8 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Palo Duro
5221 Palo Duro NE
505-888-8102
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The Bernalillo County Fire Department recently started the process to update the 2015 East Mountain Wildfire Protection Plan by incorporating the whole county in a 2022 Countywide Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).
Join the BernCo Fire Department and the East Mountain Interagency Fire Protection Association for a Zoom meeting on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m.
This update will include new mapping, analysis of current fuels, infrastructure, population, and values at risk in the East Mountains since 2015. This new plan will include the west side of the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande bosque urban interface.
To join the Zoom meeting, send a request to bhelmich@flash.net.
Presentation will be led by Cody Stropki, Ph.D., Rockies Region Disaster & Resilience Director and SWCA Environmental Consultant.
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The Board of County Commissioners continues to evaluate concepts for remapping political boundaries 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.
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MDC Offers Recruitment and Retention Incentives
Includes longevity incentives for current employees
The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) is offering new corrections officers a $2,000 first-year hiring incentive. New corrections officers receive a total of $2,000 upon the successful completion of the corrections officer academy and probationary period. Starting pay for a corrections officer with MDC is $18.00 per hour and increases to $18.90 upon completion of the academy. Officers will receive an additional increase to $19.85 per hour upon completion of their one (1) year probationary period.
Applicants with prior corrections experience may qualify for a higher starting pay through MDC’s lateral entry program depending on experience and qualifications.
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New longevity incentives have also been implemented to encourage current, more experienced staff members to continue working at MDC in the future.
The benefits associated with serving as a corrections officer with MDC include:
- 25-year retirement
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- and full medical and dental
For more information about these recruitment and retention incentives, click on the QR code.
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  Job Fair - Behavioral Health Services
Monday Nov. 15 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The Bernalillo County Department of Behavioral Health Services hosts a job fair for a variety of positions. Social distancing and COVID-19 safe practices will be required.
Job Opportunities: Substance Abuse Technician, Substance Abuse Technician Trainee, Clinical Manager, Case Managers, and more!
Where: CARE Campus 5901 Zuni Rd SE Albuquerque, NM 87108
Hiring Bonus: Hiring bonus available for the Department of Behavioral Health Services Full Time Regular Positions.
Getting Started: Create a profile with your resume and experience prior to the event at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bernco.
Questions: Email rmorfin@bernco.gov or call 505-917-3247.
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RECYCLING TIP: Plastic bags, bottles and film are recyclable and – like other plastics – can be used to make many other products. Return plastic bags, bottles and films to labeled receptacles, widely available at grocery and retail outlets. Please do not put them in the curbside bin. Take the pledge now!
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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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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 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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 Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 - Detention Facility Management Oversight Board at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 - Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission (ABCGC) 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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