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 Volume 5 | Jan. 6, 2022
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Most county buildings closed Thursday and Friday
Bernalillo County is continuing its assessment of suspected ransomware discovered on Bernalillo County systems. The county has taken affected systems offline and has severed network connections. The disruption likely occurred between Midnight and 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5.
Most county building are closed to the public; however, county employees are remote working and will assist the public as much as possible, given the circumstances. The Sheriff’s Office customer service window at Alvarado Square is also closed.
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As all systems are being assessed these areas are of note:
- Emergency and public safety are in full operation. 911 is operational with the Sheriff’s Office and Fire and Rescue responding to calls.
- The Metropolitan Detention Center has operational intake and release of inmates. There is no visitation until further notice.
- Behavioral Health is at full operation.
- All community centers will remain open as scheduled
- Planning and Development Services (PDS) continues to accept permit applications through the PDS drop box. Inspections are limited, at this time.
- The Treasurer’s Office is accepting tax payments via its online portal, through county drop boxes, and at any branch of Rio Grande Credit Union.
Vendors for county systems have been notified of the ransomware and are working to solve the issue and restore the system functions.
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The Center for Active Design has announced that Bernalillo County has achieved Fitwel® 2 Star Ratings Certification for BernCo @ Alvarado Square, the county’s new administrative headquarters in Downtown Albuquerque.
BernCo @ Alvarado Square is the first Fitwel certified project in New Mexico.
BernCo @ Alvarado Square’s Fitwel certification demonstrates Bernalillo County’s commitment to advancing employee and constituent wellbeing by implementing health-promoting design and operational strategies.
Some of the new policies that led to the certification include:
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- Establishing and implementing a tobacco-and smoke-free policy for all indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Establishing and implementing an indoor air quality (IAQ) policy.
- Establishing and implementing a regular cleaning protocol for bathrooms and providing permanent educational signs promoting hand-washing in bathrooms.
- Providing regular occupants access to a dedicated quiet room.
- Providing regular occupants access to a sufficient number of dedicated lactation rooms.
- Providing regular occupants access to a multipurpose room.
- Providing regular occupants access to a dedicated exercise room.
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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 planning project to enhance the Isleta Drain as a multiuse trail and community open space. As part of the master plan, public comment is being accepted for uses of the drain corridor.
The Isleta Drain and trail planning team invites residents to join a two-day community design workshop to create a vision and design direction for the proposed multiuse trail and community open space along the Isleta Drain.
The community design workshop dates are:
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Thursday, Jan. 6, 5 - 7 p.m.
South Valley Library
3904 Isleta Blvd, SW |
Saturday, Jan. 8, 9 - 11 a.m.
South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center
2008 Larrazolo Rd, SW |
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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.
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Thursday, Jan. 6 from 12:45 - 2 p.m.
Highland
131 Monroe NE
505-767-5210
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Saturday, Jan. 8 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Palo Duro
5221 Palo Duro NE
505-888-8102
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Every year, many of us make New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier, exercise more, or clean out our clutter. So for 2022, why not try a new kind of resolution?
Therefore, we invite you to take the pledge and commit to collecting two large bags of litter a month, which would equal to 2,072 pounds of trash a year.
Not only do we need to reduce the trash we produce, but we also need to clean up what we’ve dumped on the ground in the first place. Collecting two bags of trash a month is super easy and can be a great exercise activity as well – all while working to make our community one of the cleanest and healthiest in the southwest!
To support this initiative, the first 50 households to pledge in collecting two bags per month will be provided with one trash grabber, bags, and gloves. All participants will also be entered in a quarterly raffle! (Prizes will be announced soon).
Interested in taking the pledge? Fill out and submit the pledge form here!
For questions, please send an e-mail to mluna@bernco.gov for more information.
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ABC Community School Partnership Needs Your Feedback
We would like to invite you to share your thoughts and experiences on access to basic family services in our county by participating in an important survey.
The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
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 Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 - Arts Board at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 - Homeless Coordinating Council at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022 - ABC Community School Partnership Board at 8:45 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan.25, 2022 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.
Visit Bernalillo County Boards and Commission for meeting details.
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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