BernCo At a Glance | Feb. 23, 2023

Bernalillo County, New Mexico sent this bulletin at 02/23/2023 04:07 PM MST

Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square
415 Silver Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Free parking on the southwest corner of Fifth and Silver

Volume 6 | Feb. 23, 2023

Communications Specialist (Communication Services)

NEW VIDEOS

BCSO Class 44

Animal Care Adoption Event

Cold Weather Safety PSA

(click each news release below to read in full)

Treasurer Nancy M. Bearce Announces New Results for 2nd Quarter
Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy M. Bearce and Deputy Treasurer Ryan Travelstead presented the operations and investment results on Tuesday, Feb. 21, to the Board of Finance and the public at large.

Individuals Appointed to Behavioral Health Working Group
The Bernalillo County Commission announced the members of its Behavioral Health Working Group at the County Commission meeting this evening. The seven voting members of the group come from a diverse set of personal and professional backgrounds with the common thread of being experts in the behavioral health field.

County Commission Approves Automated Speed Enforcement Ordinance
The Bernalillo County Commission approved an ordinance to establish an automated speed enforcement program to discourage speeding on public roads in the county.

Fentanyl Awareness Day at the New Mexico Legislature
New Mexicans concerned about the threat fentanyl poses to public health, public safety and the well-being of communities and families will gather at the state capitol to raise awareness of how fentanyl is impacting our communities and to ask lawmakers for help.

Take a Ride on Us During Mardi Gras Celebrations
Bernalillo County DWI Prevention, Cumulus Media, the New Mexico Department of Transportation, and Glasheen Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers, announce details for a safe ride option for Mardi Gras celebrations.

BernCo to Partner with UNM Hospital for MDC Medical and Behavioral Health Services
The county and UNM Hospital are in the beginning phases of forming a partnership to provide medical and behavioral health services to inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center, the largest county detention and behavioral health facility in the state of New Mexico.

MDC Surpasses Staffing Benchmark
The Metropolitan Detention Center surpassed the first of four staffing goals set by an August 2022 court order, addressing staffing as part of settling the ongoing McClendon lawsuit.

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Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 - Behavioral Health Systems Working Group meeting at 12 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 - UNMH Budget Work Session will be held virtually at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - County Planning Commission regular meeting at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 - Zoning Administrator regular meeting at 9 a.m.

Thursday, March 9, 2023 - Board of County Commissioners budget hearing at 9 a.m.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - Board of County Commissioners administrative meeting at 5 p.m.

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