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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 | Oct. 12, 2022
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Clerk Linda Stover announces the start of in-person absentee voting and same-day registration for the Nov. 8, 2022, General Election.
The Clerk’s Annex, located at 1500 Lomas NW, will be open for in-person absentee voting and same-day registration Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 11 through Oct. 21, 2022. Additional locations will be available for early voting and the continuation of same-day registration from Oct. 22 through Nov. 5, 2022.
Starting Oct. 11, the Clerk’s Office will begin mailing absentee ballots to those who have requested them. If residents haven’t requested an absentee ballot and would like to request one, there are three ways to do it:
- You can fill out an application on Berncoclerk.gov and submit it online.
- You can download the application, fill it out and mail it to the Clerk’s Office.
- You can call 505-243-VOTE (8683) to request an application.
The last day to request an absentee ballot for the New Mexico General Election is Nov. 3, 2022.
Please visit Berncoclerk.gov for trusted information on elections and voting in Bernalillo County. The Clerk’s Office may be contacted by phone at 505-243-VOTE (8683) or email at clerk@bernco.gov. Residents are also invited to follow the Clerk’s Office on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Advisory and Review Board (the “SOARB”) is seeking public comment on two issues under review by the board. The issues, BCSO’s involvement with the On Patrol Live reality television program and BCSO’s use of irregular images in its recruiting efforts, will be discussed during the Oct. 14, 11 a.m. SOARB meeting.
The SOARB will be discussing and taking public comment on these issues on Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. Academics, subject matter experts, candidates for public office and anyone with an interest in these topics is invited to provide public comment. Please note that public comment is limited to two minutes. Sign up online or call 505-468-7352 to speak during the meeting. You may also submit your comment using this form.
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General Obligation Bonds on Your Ballot
Summary
 Question #1
Bernalillo County general obligation Bond #1 for libraries will generate $1.5 million for Bernalillo County and City of Albuquerque libraries, with no tax increase.
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Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque will kick-off the upcoming keepNMalive fentanyl awareness campaign with a used syringe pickup outreach in Downtown Albuquerque.
What: Syringe and needle pickup
Where: Meet at Second Street and Tijeras Avenue, NW
When: Oct. 12 from 2 – 3:30 p.m.
The used syringe pickup outreach is a collaborative effort between Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services, City of Albuquerque community safety, and volunteers who walk through areas to pick up used syringes and distribute water and naloxone kits to those on the street who may need them.
The outreach team will bring all necessary supplies, such as gloves, grabbers, and sharps containers for those who wish to learn and participate.
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On Oct. 13, Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque will host a fentanyl summit to immerse the community in an education process to combat this life-ending and family-shattering drug.
 This free summit aims to provide awareness of the cause, supply, consequences of use, and community resources to combat fentanyl's impact 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.
Doors open at 9 a.m. and panel discussions begin at 10 a.m. Streaming is also available at: www.keepNMalive.com
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.
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Bernalillo County Manager Julie Morgas Baca is announcing the hiring of Jason E. Jones as the new chief of the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC).
Jones, the current warden/facility administrator of the East Hidalgo Detention Center in La Villa, Texas, about 200 miles south of San Antonio, has more than 27 years of experience at eight different facilities. Jones began his career as a correctional officer and worked his way up the ranks to warden which he has been for the past 12 years.
While Jones has not worked in New Mexico, his family does own land near Alto, New Mexico where they plan to eventually retire.
MDC houses an average of 1,200 inmates daily and operates, when fully staffed, with more than 500 employees.
Jones’ first day on the job is slated for Oct. 25.
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The County Commission approved a one-time $300,000 appropriation which will support the overall mission of Historic Fairview Cemetery, located at 700 Yale Blvd SE, in preserving and restoring areas of the cemetery that provide the final resting place for approximately 500 veterans.
A memorandum of agreement has been entered into between Bernalillo County, the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services (NMDVS), and the Historic Fairview Cemetery. The county will provide $300,000 by transfer to the NMDVS, to be used exclusively to benefit the Fairview Cemetery project.
The NMDVS will work to provide necessary services to accomplish as much of the following as possible with the transferred funds:
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- build an 18-inch block wall around the designated areas
- xeriscape
- restore the existing “Unknown Dead” monument
- restore and align grave markers for veteran gravesites
The burial areas that will be restored and preserved, where 312 veterans are buried, include American Legion 1, where veterans were buried from 1923-44, American Legion 2, where veterans were buried from 1944-88, and a third area with veterans located in the South County Section, owned by Bernalillo County. There are other veterans buried throughout the entire Fairview Cemetery.
The goal is to complete the restoration project by Memorial Day 2023.
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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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 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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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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Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 - ABC Community School Partnership at 8:45 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 - Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board at 11 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 - Addiction Treatment Advisory Board at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 - Detention Facility Management Oversight at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 - Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission 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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