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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 | Sept. 7, 2022
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The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners, in a special meeting, has chosen Linda Garcia Benavides to fill the vacant District 17 seat of the New Mexico House of Representatives.
Rep. Benavides was the only person to submit an application to the commissioners for consideration. Rep. Benavides spent 24-years with Sandia National Laboratories in the purchasing, financial, and accounting areas. She currently serves on the executive board of the New Mexico Hispanic Heritage Committee.
Rep. Benavides replaces Rep. Debbie Armstrong who resigned her seat in July.
Rep. Benavides was sworn into the position immediately following the special commission meeting on Sept. 7, 2022.
The New Mexico House of Representatives District 17 is located in the northeast and northwest quadrants of Bernalillo County.
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The annual East Mountain Celebration is back and will be held on Sunday, Sept. 25, from noon to 5 p.m. at Los Vecinos Community Center, 478 NM-333, Tijeras, NM 87059.
This year’s event will again honor outstanding County Commission District 5 citizens for their volunteer work and contributions to improving the quality of life in Bernalillo County. The honorees will be presented at the celebration and highlights of their contributions to the community with be shared with all in attendance. In addition, they will be featured on the official East Mountain Celebration 2022 Outstanding Citizens commemorative poster.
The theme for this year’s East Mountain Celebration is “County Fair.”
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 alcohol vendors, food trucks and other non-food vendors to be a part of this year’s festivities.
All alcohol, food vendor and non-food vendor applications are due to the county by Friday, Sept. 9 by 4 p.m.
Go to www.bernco.gov/eastmountaincelebration for more information and application forms and instructions.
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A User-Friendly Software for Parks, Recreation & Open Space Members
The Bernalillo County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department has implemented an on-line registration system. Xplor Recreation (PerfectMind), is a new online tool which will allow customers to access and register for programs, events, sports leagues, and purchase memberships for aquatic facilities and fitness centers. In addition, users will be able to view parks and sports fields for availability and reservations.
First steps to online registration will be creating a personalized profile by clicking here.
Once registration is complete, choose any available program or activity, or register for adult and youth sports leagues with the option of paying online with a credit card. However, providing a birth certificate, to verify age, may be required.
PerfectMind will also benefit those who wish to register online for swim lessons, purchase monthly, annual, or daily swim passes, and memberships prior to showing up to the aquatic center.
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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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 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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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.
Registration fee is $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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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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