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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. 25, 2023

NEW VIDEOS

Forgotten Heroes 2022

Unclaimed Indigent Burial Service 2022

Mesa Del Sol Regional Outdoor Sports Complex Groundbreaking

Featured Jobs

Recent BernCo News Releases

(click each news release below to read in full)

Metropolitan Detention Center to Host On-site Rapid Hiring Event
The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) will host a free, on-site rapid hiring event on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 100 Deputy Dean Miera Dr. SW Albuquerque, NM, 87151. MDC is hiring for multiple security and non-security positions.

County Commission Approves Opioid Settlement Funds for Fentanyl Prevention Education and Awareness Campaign
The Bernalillo County Commission approved use of $975,000 from the opioid settlement fund for fentanyl prevention and educational awareness training, and enhancement of the keepNMalive.com website. The funding was approved by the commission at its regular administrative meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24. 

County Commission Votes in Support of Local, Inclusive Conservation Action
Today the Bernalillo County Commission passed a resolution that not only supports protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030, but also endorses a new vision for conservation in New Mexico, one that is inclusive, respects Indigenous knowledge, acknowledges past environmental racism and works towards equitable access and benefits to nature for those who have been disproportionately exposed to toxic environments.

Commissioner Walt Benson Addresses Recent Shootings Targeting Elected Officials
County Commissioner Walt Benson is denouncing recent gunshot violence targeting several elected officials in the Albuquerque area. A sitting Bernalillo County commissioner, a former Bernalillo County commissioner and two state legislators had gunshots fired at their homes in recent weeks.

ABC Community Schools Receive Grant from the U.S. Dept. of Education
The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Community School Partnership received a five-year, $491,700 grant to help further the growth of community schools in Bernalillo County.

SOARB To Present 2022 Annual Report
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Advisory and Review Board (the “SOARB”) will formally present its 2022 annual report to the Bernalillo County Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The annual report contains the board’s recommendations developed through its 2022 activities.

Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 - BernCo Audit Committee at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 - BernCo Planning Commission at 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 - BernCo Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 - BernCo Zoning Administrator Meeting at 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 - BernCo Board of Finance Meeting at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 - BernCo Administrative Meeting at 5 p.m.

(click each flyer below to enlarge)

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

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BernCo Commissioners and Elected Officials