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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. 21, 2022
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Court of Wills, Estate and Probate CLOSED
Friday, Sept. 23
The Bernalillo County Court of Wills, Estate and Probate will be closed to the public on Friday, Sept. 23.
The court will be updating the docketing system and will not be able to docket new cases or input pleadings however, staff will be available to take calls and will have access to review documents.
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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.”
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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 Fourth 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.
- 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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BernCo had a Little Community Fun this
Last Week!
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Route 66 Visitor Center Preview Celebration and Ribbon-cutting
Friday, Sept. 30 from 3 - 9 p.m.
12300 Central Ave. SW
Bernalillo County Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada, Albuquerque City Councilor Klarissa Peña, and the West Central Community Development Group (WCCDG) invite community members to the preview celebration and ribbon-cutting for the recently completed Route 66 Visitor Center on Albuquerque’s Westside. The celebration will be held on Friday, Sept. 30, from 3 to 9 p.m.
The community is invited to come enjoy live music by The JDS and Al Hurricane Jr., food trucks, vendors, and breathtaking views.
For more information on being a vendor or participating in the car show, please contact Rachael Hernandez at rmhernandez@cabq.gov.
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Fentanyl Summit
Bernalillo County, the City of Albuquerque, the Drug Enforcement Administration and community partner organizations are joining forces to launch a community summit and educational awareness campaign dealing with the deadly drug fentanyl. This extensive fentanyl awareness campaign will immerse the community in valuable information to combat this life-ending and family-shattering drug.
The campaign is entitled “keepNMalive” and will begin with a community discussion about fentanyl. The goal of this free summit is to provide awareness to the cause, supply, consequences of use, and community resources to combat the impact fentanyl is having on the community. Assistance information will be available to individuals or families affected by fentanyl and the summit will feature more than 40 experts in their respective fields.
KEEPNMALIVE SUMMIT
Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Albuquerque Convention Center
401 Second St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Streaming at: www.keepNMalive.com
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The summit is free to the public and will also be available online for those who can’t attend. Free parking will also be provided for summit attendees.
For additional information visit www.keepNMalive.com
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Imagine an entire city and county coming together for one day to engage in a massive cleanup/restoration project. Bernalillo County will be joining Imagine ABQ to do just that on Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Leaders in our community will take it upon themselves to roll up their sleeves, grab some rakes, shovels, trash bags, paint brushes, and leave this place better than how we found it.
Join this great initiative, gather your family and friends and let’s get out there! Let’s take some pride in our community. Let’s harness that big city small town mentality and Let’s leave this place better than how we found it. For more information or to register visit ImagineABQ.com.
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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 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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Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 - Addiction Treatment Advisory Board at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 - Detention Facility Management Oversight 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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- 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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