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Commissioners Approve Budget Transfer to Fund Lapel Cameras

BernCo commissioners have voted to appropriate $1 million in funding for body-worn cameras for the Sheriff’s Department.

Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada Funds Summer Programs

The virtual programs will allow kids to take karate classes and horsemanship lessons via Zoom.

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Sunport Boulevard and Interstate-25 Interchange Improvement Project Begins

The Sunport Boulevard and Interstate-25 Interchange Improvement project will begin the week of June 1, 2020.

Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada Funds Mask Distribution

On May 22 Commissioner Quezada gave away free facemasks as part of the daily Meals on Wheels food distribution to seniors in South Valley.

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BernCo Commissioner Hands Out Face Masks to Restaurant Workers in South Valley

Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada handed out face masks to employees at various restaurants and food establishments in the South Valley on May 15.

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BernCo Awarded Brownfield Grant

BernCo has been selected for an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield grant to assess and clean up contaminated sites in the South Valley.

South Valley Pride Day Celebration Postponed Until Aug. 30

The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the changing of the date, which will still be dependent on the conditions later this summer regarding COVID-19 and the ability to have large gatherings.

BernCo and City of Albuquerque Join Together to Kick-off Championship Soccer Field Construction

Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque have joined forces and dedicated funding for construction of a new championship soccer field at the Mesa Del Sol Regional Sports Complex on University Boulevard near the amphitheater.

BernCo Commission Supports West Side Day at the State Legislature on Jan. 30

The BernCo Board of Commissioners support West Side Day at the New Mexico Legislature, focusing attention to the needs and issues impacting all citizens west of the Rio Grande.

BernCo Commission Passes Resolution Consenting to Continued Resettlement of Refugees in Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County continues to welcome refugees facing religious, ethnic, and political persecution.

Route 66 Visitor Center Project Phase I Receives Additional County Support

On Dec. 11 the Board of County Commissioners earmarked $1.5 million from the general fund to further support the construction of the Route 66 Visitor Center.

Southwest View: Episode 4

Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada and Councilor Klarissa Peña sit down with Councilor Ken Sanchez and Councilor Cynthia Borrego about current projects happening on the westside and future infrastructure needs and developments on the horizon.

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Portion of Bridge Boulevard to be Renamed Avenida Dolores Huerta

On Nov. 13 the Board of County Commissioners voted tonight to rename a portion of Bridge Boulevard Avenida Dolores Huerta after the native New Mexican who has been a fierce advocate for farm workers, immigrants and women.

Southwest View Episode #3

BernCo Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada and ABQ City Councilor Klarissa Pena talk about new and exciting development happening on the Southwest Mesa.

BernCo to Add Anderson Farm to its Open Space Inventory

On Aug. 20 the County Commission passed a resolution approving the purchase of the 147.2 Anderson Farm Open Space property in the South Valley.

BernCo Maintenance Minute | Weed Control

Bernalillo County recently produced two videos about weed control in the county following the ban of glyphosate.

Commissioner Quezada Leads Weed-Pulling Effort

District 2 County Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada, along with members of the community, pulled unsightly weeds along the south Second Street corridor on Saturday, July 20.

Southwest View Tackles Future of Southwest Mesa Development

In this latest edition of "Southwest View," Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada and Albuquerque City Councilor Klarissa Peña interview Enrico Gradi, Director of Planning and Development Services for Bernalillo County and David Campbell, the City of Albuquerque Planning Department Director about the future of development on the Southwest Mesa.

Video: South Valley Park Renamed After Activist Dolores Huerta

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Commissioner Quezada's Bio

Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada is starting his first term as District 2 commissioner.

What’s In District 2?

Here’s what you’ll find in District 2.

District 2 Projects

Here are some of the current Public Works projects going on in District 2.

District 2 Photo Gallery

Click on the images below to see the latest District 2 photo galleries. To see all of them, visit the District 2 Flickr Photostream.

Honoring the West Central Community Deveopment Group