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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
Volume 5 | Aug. 31, 2022
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The “Take a Ride on Us” campaign is offering 1,000 rides beginning on Friday, September 2, at noon through Tuesday, September 6, at 3 a.m. Participants can redeem the
Uber code: LABOR22
to get the discount. Each code is good for 2 rides per person, $10 off per ride. The credit can only be used for rides, and not Uber Eats, and the discount doesn’t cover tip.
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The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals interested in filling the vacant District 17 seat of the New Mexico House of Representatives.
The commission will appoint a replacement for Representative Debbie Armstrong, who resigned her seat.
Nominations from interested individuals in Bernalillo County will be accepted until Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 5 p.m. Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé to the Bernalillo County Manager’s Office, Attention: Julie Morgas Baca, County Manager, 415 Silver Ave, SW, 8th Floor, Albuquerque, NM, 87102 or via email to: manager@bernco.gov.
Interested persons must be at least 21 years old and live within the boundaries of House District 17. Note that the seat will be filled based on the current vacated district boundaries and not the new boundaries which will not be in effect until Jan. 1, 2023. The New Mexico House of Representatives District 17 is located in the northeast and northwest quadrants of Bernalillo County.
The Board of County Commissioners will address the District 17 replacement at a special administrative meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Bernalillo County meeting agendas and information can be found at www.bernco.gov/boards-commissions/.
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County Behavioral Health Committees Need Members
The Bernalillo County Office of Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health Initiatives is seeking new members for a variety of committees that work in conjunction with the Behavioral Health Initiative (BHI).
The committees of the BHI provide input and technical assistance for creating a regional behavioral health care system. Committees are comprised of community members with a direct experience and knowledge of behavioral health issues, either as individuals with lived experience, family members, or other related behavioral health community-based interest, subject matter experts that are professionals with behavioral health, housing, criminal justice, or related expertise and technical advisors to provide authoritative background literature, studies and data on particular projects brought before each subcommittee that may be helpful in the vetting process. New committee members will continue the work of the existing committee members.
The subcommittees are advisory with a priority of representing the community and providing input and guidance to BHI staff. Committees will prioritize how the Behavioral Health Initiative funding will be spent in four areas: crisis services, prevention intervention and harm reduction services, supportive housing, and community supports.
The application process is open to individuals who live in the metro and unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County and want to be considered to serve on one of the committees. Interested individuals must be free from conflicts of interest such as employment or board members of entities planning to apply for funding from the Behavioral Health Initiative.
To apply, email a resume and cover letter to bhinitiative@bernco.com by Sept. 9 at 5 p.m.
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The county recently installed a kiosk that accepts deposits for Metropolitan Detention Center inmates on their accounts. The kiosk is on the first floor of Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square, 415 Silver Ave. SW, near the Treasurer’s Office.
The deposits can be made using a debit or credit card, or the exact amount in cash.
Inmates’ family and friends can place funds on the MDC inmates accounts, at no charge, during BernCo @ Alvarado office hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
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Join our Team!
Bernalillo County is hiring various positions.
To see a list of all open positions visit www.bernco.gov/jobs
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The Bernalillo County Public Art program’s sculpture gallery is now in place and available for the public to view and enjoy. It is located on the second floor skybridge of Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square.
The gallery features eight new sculptures. Here is a list of the artists and the artworks:
- Guilloume “Family Gathering” Bronze Sculpture
- Russ Connell “Kiss” Welded Steel, Automotive Urethane Sculpture
- John Barnett “Tesuque Garden” wood carving in aspen
- Rollie Grandbois “Soaring Spirit” Marble Sculpture
- Karen Yank Images “Silhouette II” Steel Sculpture
- Estella Loretto "Serenity" Bronze Sculpture
- Ema Tanigaki Sinusoidal Waves
- Wesley Pulkka “Lunar Child” Metal Sculpture
The sculptures in the collection represent a diversity of artists and media.
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Get ready to walk, jog, strut and stroll your way along the picturesque Bosque during Bernalillo County’s eighth annual Sugar Skull Fun Run on Sunday, Oct. 23 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th Street SW. This year participants can select from a timed 5K for runners, a 5k fun walk/run or a one-mile strut and stroll for strollers and pets.
Early bird registration is now underway and continues through Aug. 31. The early bird registration fee is $35 and increases to $45 from Sept. 1 to Oct. 20. Late registration will cost $55 and be available Oct. 21-22. Registration will not be possible on the day of the event. The registration fee includes the coveted SSFR T-shirt which this year was designed by local artist Spencer Onorato. Children 7-years-old and younger can participate for free and no registration is required. A limited number of kid sized SSFR T-shirts will be available for purchase in person on a first come, first served basis.
Sugar Skull Fun Run Schedule – Sunday, Oct. 23
- 8 a.m. 5K Timed (new this year)
- 8:15 a.m. 5K Fun Run
- 8:30 a.m. One-mile Strut and Stroll (pets welcome)
Día de los Muertos themed attire is encouraged but not required.
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- Friday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and
- Saturday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Sports Systems, 6915 Montgomery Blvd NE.
Packets not picked up on these days will be available on race day at the event information desk.
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 The county offers a full benefits package that includes paid gym memberships and education reimbursement. The department is a progressive, competitive department that offers opportunity for professional growth and a wealth of programs to diversify your skill set.
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Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 - Special Administrative Meeting at 9 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 - ABC Community School Partnership at 8:45 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 - Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board at 11 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 12, 2022 - Arts Board at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 - Homeless Coordinating Council at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 - Zoning Meeting at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 - Addiction Treatment Advisory Board at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 - Detention Facility Management Oversight Committee at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 - Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.
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(click each flyer below to enlarge)
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(click each news release below to read in full)
County to Apply American Rescue Act Plan Funding to Cybersecurity
Sept. 31, 2022 – The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners approved $4 million in American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) monies to be used to make additional investments that address emerging cyber risks and strengthen the county’s security posture.
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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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