6/29/2008 Free Summer Lunch Program
| Bernalillo County Parks & Recreation Summer Lunch Program will be serving nutritious meals at various sites throughout Bernalillo County. The program is available June 9 - July 25.
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6/19/2008 $24 Million Southwest Valley Flood Reduction Project Agreement Becomes Official
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A signing Ceremony was held at the Bernalillo County Public Works Dept. where County Commissioner Teresa L. Cordova PhD, the Army Corp of Engineers and AMAFCA signed a Project Cooperation Agreement.
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6/13/2008 Red Flags In Bernalillo County Signal Severe Wildfire DangerNo Burn Day
| As wildfire conditions worsen with higher temperatures, lower humidity levels and gustier winds, Bernalillo County fire stations and several other local agencies have adopted a simple, yet effective way to signal pending danger. |
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6/11/2008 Aquatics Now Hiring
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Bernalillo County Aquatics Program is now hiring. Positions available at four outdoor swimming pools throughout Bernalillo County.
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5/18/2008 "Life or Meth"
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The Bernalillo County Dept. of Substance Abuse and the MATS Response Team present "Life or Meth", a video presentation on the dangers of meth use, addiction and recovery.
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5/18/2008 More Kudos For Bernalillo County's Juvenile Detention Center
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Bernalillo County’s state-of-the-art Juvenile Detention and Youth Services Center is the focus of a glowing review on the cover of this month’s “Youth Today,” the only independent, nationally distributed newspaper read by thousands of professionals in the youth service field.
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5/17/2008 2008 Local Food Festival and Field Day
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The Mid-Region Council of Government’s Agriculture Collaborative held the 2008 Local Food Festival and Field Day, a celebration of food from the ground up, at the Hubbell House and Demonstration Farm.
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3/14/2008 Final Report From The Environmental Justice Task Force
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The purpose of these objectives is to provide recommendations to the Air Quality Control Board (AQCB) to address EJ concerns in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. The following objectives relate to
guidelines for air quality.
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3/12/2008 State Parole Violators No Longer Housed At MDC
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Bernalillo County and the New Mexico Department of Corrections have reached an agreement regarding housing of technical parole violators.
“Technical parole violators will no longer be housed at the Metropolitan Detention Center,” says Commission Chair Alan B. Armijo. |
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2/26/2008 Clerk Needs Poll Workers
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County Clerk Maggie Toulouse Oliver is already preparing for the 2008 Primary and General Election."We are anticipating a record number of voters and we are asking members of the public to become a part of the process as poll workers.
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2/25/2008 Proposed Changes To Animal Control Ordinance Public MeetingsMarch 26th 6:00 to 7:00 pm Lt. Sibrava Substation, 1401 Holly, NE
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Bernalillo County’s Animal Control Ordinance, Bernalillo County Code Chapter Six, (the Ordinance) was enacted to protect animals from neglect and abuse, to protect residents from annoyance and injury, and to encourage responsible ownership of animals as pets. The Ordinance was last amended in April 1999.
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2/24/2008 Important Phone Numbers
In Order To Better Serve You, Bernalillo County Is Providing These Numbers Which Were Not Included In The Qwest Dex White Pages
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2/7/2008 New Commodity Codes Effective Feb. 11th
| Effective Feb.11, Commodity Codes will be changing. The new (“CCS”) listing is provided here (New CCS Listing). All registered vendors must update their commodity codes as soon as possible after the new system is implemented. The old codes will be deleted. Please direct any questions to eVRS@bernco.gov or call 505.768.4013. |
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2/5/2008 The Bernalillo County Website Is Under Reconstruction.
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The Bernalillo County website is under reconstruction. We would like to hear from you about any features, documents or additional information that we need to add. Please send us an e-mail and thank you for your comments.
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12/28/2007 Bernalillo County Offers E-Newsletter Updates About Edith Boulevard Road Construction
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Learn about the road construction developments as they happen.
Subscribe now to receive electronic newsletters about the progress and updates of the Edith Boulevard road construction project scheduled to begin January 7, 2008.
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12/26/2007 A Message From Bernalillo County Department Of Substance Abuse
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Law enforcement agencies are doing their part by aggressively enforcing DWI laws. During this time, you can expect to see sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and more officers out on the highways. No one wants to lose their license, paying fines, or - the unimaginable - injuring or even killing someone with their vehicle.
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12/26/2007 Winter Neighborhood Newsletter
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The Bernalillo County Public Information Department has issued the Winter 2007 Neighborhood Newsletter with news and information.
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12/18/2007 Grant To Help Businesses Become More Environmental
| The Bernalillo County Office of Environmental Health (BCOEH) was awarded a $300,000 two-year Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. For the South Valley. |
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12/13/2007 Bernalillo County Sheriff Recruiting
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department is currently accepting applications for both lateral and cadet entry.
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12/12/2007 Get A Free Toilet!Call 848-1500
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You can Conserve to Preserve by participating in the Bernalillo County High Efficiency Toilet Retro-fit Program. Just sign up to schedule a Home Water Conservation Survey.
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12/12/2007 Need Some Extra Space For Holiday Cooking?Stop by and take a tour at 318 Isleta Blvd SW.
| Come take advantage of the South Valley Economic Centers, fully-equipped commercial kitchen! Plenty of kitchen area to cook, bake or stew up those large Christmas feasts! Open to the public for personal Holiday cooking (no sale or public distribution).
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12/6/2007 Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department's K9 Team Take Home Top Awards
| On December 1st and 2nd, members of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department's K9 team participated in the 2nd Annual Southwest Regional K9 Trials. Deputies and their K9s competed with other law enforcement officers from all over New Mexico. Several of the deputies and their K9s took home top awards. |
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11/7/2007 County Treasurer Announces Property Tax Bills Mailed
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Bernalillo County Treasurer, Patrick Padilla, mailed over 270,000 property tax bills on November 1. “The 2007 property tax rolls are available on line and we have established several methods property owners can use to pay their tax bill.”
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10/29/2007 America Recycles DayNovember 15th
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An aluminum can gets infinite chances at life.
The Earth? Just one.
November 15th is America Recycles Day, and to celebrate, we're asking you to take a pledge. A pledge to come together and recycle better, because it’s easier to make a difference now more than ever. |
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10/8/2007 National Endowment For The Arts The Big Read
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Renowned New Mexico author, Rudolfo Anaya. joined Bernalillo County, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Library System on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 7:00 pm for the Closing Event of the "Big Read" that promoted his book “Bless Me Ultima.” The event was very successful and well attended.
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8/15/2007 National Awards Presented To Bernalillo County
| Bernalillo County’s Purchasing Department received the 2007 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement from the National Purchasing Institute, recognizing excellence in public procurement. Five Public Safety programs received 2007 National Association of Counties (NACo) 2007 Achievement Awards. |
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8/14/2007 MATS Transitional Housing Groundbreaking
| Bernalillo County Commissioner Deanna Archuleta and other dignitaries broke ground on an 80 bed transitional housing unit to be used in coordination with the existing detox programs at MATS. |
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8/2/2007 Clerk Explains Marriage License Information Online
| On Tuesday, July 24, Bernalillo County Clerk Maggie Toulouse was notified that recently recorded marriage applications were fully viewable on the County’s website via online document search. The applications contained sensitive information such as social security numbers and phone numbers that the office typically redacts when a member of the public comes to inspect them. “I was notified by a member of the public and the online document search program was shut down immediately until we could identify and resolve the problem,” says Clerk Toulouse. ”We worked with our IT Department and the vendor, Tyler Technologies, and the problem was resolved within a few hours.” |
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7/27/2007 Task Force Created To Deal With Methamphetamine Problem In Middle Rio Grande Valley
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Under the umbrella of the Mid-Region Council of Governments, the City of Albuquerque, and the four counties in the middle of the state are joining forces to tackle the methamphetamine problem in the region. Today they are formally announcing the establishment of a task force called the Mid-Region Methamphetamine Task Force.
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7/18/2007 Bernalillo County Juvenile Detention & Youth Services Center Expands
| Bernalillo County’s nationally recognized model site for juvenile detention will showcase its newly completed $2.8 million remodeling project. The 3,500 square foot addition includes expanded medical services, a state-of-the-art master control unit and updated intake and visitation areas. |
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7/13/2007 Career Opportunities at the Metropolitan Detention CenterTop Pay and Benefits for Corrections Officers
| Bernalillo County is actively seeking applicants for Corrections Officers at the Metropolitan Detention Center. This is a challenging and rewarding career with great benefits.
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6/27/2007 ACA Auditors Declare Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center One Of The Best Jails In The CountryACA accreditation is considered the Gold Standard in the field of Corrections.
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ACA auditors completed their three day, round the clock evaluation of the jail. The audit includes an in-depth look at training, safety standards, enforcement of rules and regulations, and adhering to the best policies and practices. Special attention was given to MDC’s onsite Health Services Unit and delivery of health care and psychiatric services to inmates.
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4/25/2007 Second Half Property Taxes Due
| BernalilloCounty Treasurer Patrick J. Padilla reminds property owners they have until May 10, 2007 to pay the second half of the 2006 property tax bills. The bill becomes delinquent after May 10, 2007 and penalty and interest will be assessed. |
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4/15/2007 Water Conservation Ordinance
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The Water Conservation Ordinance is now available. The Ordinance went into effect April 12, 2007.
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4/14/2007 Fire Safety Notes
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In Cooperation with the East Mountain Interagency Fire Protection Association and East Mountain Coalition of Homeowner and Landowner Associations “THE IMPENDING FIRE SEASON?”
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4/5/2007 Public Invited to Participate in Alameda Boulevard Trail Feasibility StudySat. April 14 from 2 - 4:30 pm at the Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center, 9800 4th St. NW.
This is the first of two public meetings in the feasibility study of a trail extension along Alameda from 4th Street on the west and the North Diversion Channel to the east. Residents, business owners, regional commuters, bicyclists, equestrians and pedestrians are all invited and encouraged to attend to help develop the location and design considerations of this important regional trail.
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4/1/2007 Vote For Sheriff White As Outstanding Law Enforcement Official Throughout The Country
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Sheriff Darren White, has been nominated for a very distinguished honor. The television show "America's Most Wanted" (AMW) recognizes outstanding law enforcement officials throughout the country through their project "America's Most Wanted All Star". As a nominee, Sheriff White competes with other police personnel throughout the country to receive the All Star award. In order for an official to win, they must receive the most online votes.
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3/28/2007 Become a Bernalillo County Lifeguard This Summer!
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Looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? The Bernalillo County Aquatics Program is now accepting applications for summer Lifeguards.
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2/16/2007 Docents Needed For Hubbell House
| The Hubbell House Alliance is recruiting Docents for a spring training session. The Alliance is looking for individuals who are interested in learning more about the Hubbell House and to lead tours through this historic site. |
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2/8/2007 County Assessor Elected Vice-Chair
| Bernalillo County’s newly elected assessor, Karen L. Montoya, the first woman to ever hold the position, has also just been elected vice-chair of the New Mexico Association of Assessing Officers (NMAAO). |
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2/1/2007 Neighborhood News - Winter 2006
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The Bernalillo County Public Information Office
has issued the Winter 2007 Neighborhood Newsletter with news and information.
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1/30/2007 Community Invited To South Valley Health Commons Construction Update
Bernalillo County Commissioner Teresa L. Cordova, PhD, will host a public meeting on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 4:00 pm at the Armijo Senior Meal Site to present a construction update and proposed schedule of completion for the new South Valley Health Commons facility that will be located at 2001 Centro Familiar, SW.
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1/30/2007 County Clerk Updates APS/CNM Election Numbers
Bernalillo County Clerk Maggie Toulouse will hold a press conference to provide up-to-date information on the number of registered voters who have used either Absentee or Early Voting to cast their ballot for the APS/CNM election.
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1/29/2007 A Brief, North Valley Road Closure Starts Tomorrow
Horton Lane will be closed at 2nd Street for two days starting tomorrow, January 30, to provide sewer and water service to a new subdivision. A detour route will be available from 2nd to Ranchitos to 4th Street. Local residents and emergency rescue agencies have been notified of the work.
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1/28/2007 Bernalillo County DWI Program Offers Free Safe Rides Home On Super Bowl Sunday
Local law enforcement agencies will conduct extensive DWI enforcement activities in BernalilloCounty on Super Bowl Sunday. As part of its ongoing efforts to promote alternatives to drinking and driving and to prevent alcohol-involved crashes, the Bernalillo County DWI Program will extend its popular Safe Ride program to Super Bowl Sunday.
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1/9/2007 Voter Identification Cards Delayed
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Recently appointed Bernalillo County Clerk, Maggie Toulouse, advises newly registered voters that their Voter Identification Cards sent through the mail will be delayed. Voter Identification Cards must contain the new Clerk’s name and signature.
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1/2/2007 Holiday And Snow Storm Cause Delay In Waste Service
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As a result of the New Year’s holiday and last week’s snow storm, trash and recycling collection in the central part of New Mexico serviced by Waste Management has fallen up to three days behind schedule.
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10/3/2005 National Endowment For The Arts The Big ReadClosing Event-National Hispanic Cultural Center Oct. 6th at 6:00 pm
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Join Bernalillo County, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Library System and the National Hispanic Cultural Center in the “Big Read” sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. Now’s your chance to participate in the biggest book club in the state. Bernalillo County invites you to read “Bless Me Ultima” by renowned New Mexico author, Rudolfo Anaya.
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