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 Volume 5 | March 16, 2022
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Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square
415 Silver Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Free parking on the southwest corner of Fifth and Silver
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Basics on how the Probate Court Works
The Bernalillo County Probate Court Judge Cristy J. Carbón-Gaul is offering up answers to frequently asked questions about the court in a new video.
The video was produced by staff from Bernalillo County Video Services as an avenue to draw awareness to many commonly asked questions about the Probate Court and how it works.
The roughly 10-minute video also explores wills and estates and is intended to act as a springboard for all county residents to consider a will and its benefits for family when a family member passes without outlining their last wishes.
 The Probate Court offices at Alvarado Square are currently closed to the public while staff works to clear a backlog of cases the court experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court is set to reopen to the public on May 1.
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 Bernalillo County Administers State-Funded Summer Internship Program
16-18 year old applicants eligible for hire; employers also needed
Bernalillo County, in partnership with the New Mexico Public Education Department, will administer a summer internship program for youths aged 16-18 interested in exposure to a variety of professions from diverse employers and organizations throughout Bernalillo County. The internship program is designed to provide real‐world experiences that expand youth application of academic, technical and employability skills in a work setting.
The county has set the goal to hire a maximum of 250 high school interns to work 20 hours a week, beginning May 31. Bernalillo County also intends to employ up to 17 part-time adult coordinators who will oversee intern progress. The interns and coordinators will be employed by the county on a temporary basis.
To qualify, interns will need to be 16 to 18 years old and be residents of Bernalillo County. The program will be open to any youth who fits the high school age requirement, including spring-summer 2022 graduates. Interns will need to be a maximum of 18 years old for the duration of the program. Interns will be paid $12 an hour. Coordinators will be paid $25 an hour.
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Now accepting nominations for outstanding citizens, applications for parade, food and non-food vendors
The annual South Valley Pride Day Celebration is back and will be held on Sunday, April 26, beginning with a parade at 11 a.m. followed by the fiesta activities from noon to 5 p.m. at Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd. SW.
Bernalillo County is currently accepting nominations for the South Valley Pride Day Outstanding Citizens for 2022. This year’s event will again honor outstanding County Commission District 2 citizens for their volunteer work and contributions to improving the quality of life in Bernalillo County. Nominate a fam
ily member, friend, coach, teacher, church or community member that is deserving of this honor.
Nominations for the South Valley Pride Day 2020 Outstanding Citizen Awards will be accepted from Friday, March 11, through Friday, April 1, at 5 p.m.
The county is also accepting applications for the South Valley Pride Day parade. Marching bands, cheer groups, dance groups, sports organizations, businesses, floats, horses and vehicles are all invited to be a part of this exciting community event. The deadline for parade entries is Friday April 1, 2022.
Bernalillo County is looking for creative artisans and crafts people to sell their handmade goods and pre-packaged foods and local produce vendors to sell their homegrown fruits and vegetables.
The county is also looking for food trucks and other food vendors to feed the crowd at this year’s South Valley Pride Day Celebration.
All food vendor and non-food vendor applications are due to the county by Friday, April 1 by 4 p.m.
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Did you know?
The first session of the Bernalillo County Commission was held on April 3, 1876! The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners has a long and storied past, going back to 1875 when the New Mexico Territorial Legislature directed the Probate Judge of each county to appoint three Commissioners.
Unfortunately, we’re missing some information about some of our past Commissioners past and we need YOUR help!
Do you know one of our past Commissioners? – Or do you happen to be related to one?
Either way, we’re inviting the public to help the county to fill in the gaps over the years with information and photos of past County Commissioners.
Click here to see which Commissioners we’re missing information from.
If you have photos of a past Commissioner, please contact Bernalillo County at info@bernco.gov.
We thank everyone for your help!
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The New Mexico Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program will provide housing grants to income-eligible households experiencing financial hardship associated with the COVID-19 health crisis.
These grants are to fund mortgage payments, taxes, and insurance up to $20,000 per household, to maintain housing and/or to reduce housing cost delinquency.
New Mexico homeowners can apply for:
- home loan reinstatement
- payment assistance for households receiving unemployment benefits
- assistance for homeownership insurance costs and delinquent property taxes
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SAFETY TIP: Waste trucks are heavy equipment and carry heavy loads. This means they don’t maneuver or stop as agilely as a passenger vehicle. Drive with care around collection trucks working in your neighborhood or driving along the highway. Give them a wide berth and never stop suddenly in front of one.
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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.
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 Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - Detention Facility Management Oversight Committee at 4:30 p.m.
Monday, March 21, 2022 - Addiction Treatment Advisory Board at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 22,2022 - Budget Hearings at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, March 29, 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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- 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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