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The Adventures of BernCo Bernie – Out and About in Bernalillo County is Out and About in Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County, along with the New Mexico Tourism Department and Albuquerque Public Schools, presented BernCo Bernie’s third book, The Adventures of BernCo Bernie – Out and About in Bernalillo County at an official book launch held earlier today.

Ribbon-Cutting for New Pajarito Mesa Playground

Construction is complete on a new play structure located on Pajarito Mesa and a ribbon-cutting for the new playground will take place on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 11 a.m.

BernCo Nominations Open for South Valley Pride Day Outstanding Citizens

Bernalillo County has opened nominations for this year’s South Valley Pride Day Outstanding Citizens Award, which honors community members for their dedication and community service to improve County Commission District 2.

Construction Begins on Second Street Corridor Improvement Project

Construction on the Second Street Southwest Corridor Improvement Project is now underway. It is expected to be complete by the end of November 2018.

District Attorney’s Office and Bernalillo County to Begin Work on Victims Service Center

District Attorney Raúl Torrez and Bernalillo County Commission Chair Steven Michael Quezada have announced the construction of a new respite center for crime victims in the District Attorney’s Office, 520 Lomas NW.

BernCo Commission Approves Bonds for New Affordable Housing Apartment Complex

The Bernalillo County Commission has approved the issuance of project revenue bonds (PRB) to fund a new 240-unit family housing complex for southwest Albuquerque near Atrisco Heritage High School.

Bernalillo County to Begin Construction of Largest Splash Pad in the State

"Bernalillo County listened to the desires and needs of south valley residents,” says County Commission Chair, Steven Michael Quezada. “The state and the county continue to work as one to improve services to the families of Bernalillo County.” BernCo is building a new splash pad next to the South Valley Swimming Pool. This addition to the South Valley pool was made possible with a 2016 legislative grant of $400,000 along with county bond funds. Construction is expected to take about 3 months with the grand opening slated for Labor Day weekend.

BernCo Commission Elects Quezada for Chair, Talbert for Vice Chair

On Jan. 9, 2018, Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada of District 2 was elected chair of the Bernalillo County Commission.

Los Padillas Water Project Underway

Property owners will have the option of connecting to the municipal water supply once construction is complete.

Construction crews working on water line

Video: Tower Road Reopens in Southwest Mesa

Mountain View Community Center Receives National Recognition

BernCo and Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge partnered to create New Mexico’s first nature explore outdoor classroom.

Commissioner Quezada at Outdoor Nature Classroom Ribbon Cutting

Video: South Valley Park Renamed After Activist Dolores Huerta

Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada Hosts International Leaders at South Valley Economic Development Center

Commission Vice Chair Steven Michael Quezada is scheduled to host a delegation of European local government leaders March 24 at the South Valley Economic Development Center. The group will tour the business incubator and explore BernCo’s successful public-private partnership that has sparked new small businesses in the area.

Commission Honors South Valley MainStreet

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners honored and recognized South Valley MainStreet for its years of dedication to the revitalization of the commercial district near Bridge and Isleta Boulevards in the South Valley.