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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 6 | Jan. 12, 2023

BernCo Launches Series of Virtual Job Fairs

Connect with BernCo staff online Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Click here to register. It's like an in-person job fair but better. BernCo representatives and candidates will connect one-on-one through text, chat and video. Learn more...

Read about Nelson's Meats in the Jan. edition of The Edge, monthly newsletter from BernCo's Economic Development Department. 

Join Bernalillo County Animal Care at The Craftroom Saturday, Jan. 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an adoption event! Learn more...

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 - BernCo Code of Conduct Review Board at 8 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 - Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board at 1 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 23, 2023 - Addiction Treatment Advisory Board at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 - Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.

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Recent BernCo News Releases

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BernCo Launches Series of Virtual Job Fairs
BernCo is introducing a new way to connect with individuals interested in exploring career opportunities with Bernalillo County. The first in a series of virtual job fairs is Jan. 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. and thereafter on every third Wednesday of the month.

Premium Pay for Eligible Employees Grant Applications Paused
Due to the volume of applications received for the Premium Pay for Eligible Employees Grant, no new applications may be started or requested at this time.

BernCo Commission Appoints Flor Yanira Gurrola Valenzuela to Fill New Mexico House District 16 Seat
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners has chosen Flor Yanira Gurrola Valenzuela to fulfill the current term in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 16. 

BernCo Commission Elects New Chair and Vice Chair for 2023
District 1 Commissioner Barbara Baca is the new chair of the Bernalillo County Commission. District 3 Commissioner Adriann Barboa is the new vice chair. Baca and Barboa will serve in their respective leadership capacities for the 2023 calendar year.

Cold weather in the forecast?

Stay informed about winter road conditions at
www.bernco.gov/winterroads

Bernalillo County is diverse in its beauty - and it's also diverse in its weather conditions.

What could be a beautiful day in the South Valley could be a snow-packed day in the East Mountains or other areas.

For information on roads statewide, including interstates and major roads, the State of New Mexico's Department of Transportation has several ways to access information. The Road Advisory Hotline is available 24/7 by calling 511. You can also visit http://nmroads.com for an interactive map of road conditions and to sign up for email/text alerts, or download the mobile app at https://m.nmroads.com

Thank you for reading BernCo at a Glance

• 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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Glyphosate Moratorium

For COVID-19 information visit

 https://cv.nmhealth.org/