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Board of County Commissioners Supports Medicaid Health Care Coverage Plan

09/12/2018

Bernalillo County Commissioners have given their approval to a resolution backing more affordable health care for uninsured New Mexicans through a Medicaid buy-in plan.

The resolution, sponsored by Commission Chair, Steven Michael Quezada, will be sen... Read More

BernCo Commission Thanks First Responders on Sept. 11 Anniversary

09/11/2018

At its administrative meeting on the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners expressed its sincerest gratitude to the first responders of Bernalillo County, who serve and protect the saf... Read More

Get Advice, a Cut, and a Job

08/23/2018

Bernalillo County Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada and Albuquerque City Councilor, Klarissa Peña are sponsoring a two-day career event offering job searching advice, a free haircut and a job fair.

Day one of the event on Sept. 11, features 2... Read More

County Commissioner Clarifies “Democracy Dollars” Vote

08/22/2018

By a lack of a majority vote, the placement of the Democracy Dollars issue on the November general election ballot was denied by the Bernalillo County Commission.

The Democracy Dollars initiative is a proposal that would allow registered voters in the... Read More

County Commission Approves Energy Measure

08/14/2018

The Bernalillo County Commission approved an ordinance that will allow commercial property owners to get approved loans for renewable and energy efficiency improvement projects.

The approval created the Bernalillo County Commercial Property Assessed C... Read More

Grand Opening of the South Valley Splash Pad Was a Smashing Success!

07/22/2018

On Friday July 20, 2018, Bernalillo County cut the ribbon at the South Valley Pool to celebrate the grand opening of the state’s largest splash pad.

County Commission Chair Steven Michael Quezada, Senator Michael Padilla, Representative Patricio... Read More

Bernalillo County to Open Largest Splash Pad in the State

07/18/2018

Bernalillo County is set to cut the ribbon at the South Valley Pool to celebrate the grand opening of the state’s largest splash pad. Admission is free on Friday, July 20.

WHO:

County Commission Chair Steven Michael Quezada,
Adobe Acres Elementary... Read More

Sunport Boulevard Extension and Woodward Road Improvements Project Public Hearing Scheduled

07/11/2018

An environmental assessment on extending Sunport Boulevard and improving Woodward Road has been completed and the public will have an opportunity to receive a project update and offer comment at a hearing scheduled Thursday, July 19.

Bernalillo County... Read More

South Valley Splash Pad Ribbon-Cutting Set for July 20

07/10/2018

The ribbon cutting and opening of the brand new South Valley Splash Pad will take place on Friday, July 20 at 11:30 a.m. and all ages are welcome! There will be free giveaways, hot dogs and beverages while supplies last, and to celebrate the opening ... Read More

South Valley Social Enterprise Center to Break Ground in Fall

07/09/2018

A recent announcement of funding by the U.S. Economic Development Administration means the South Valley Social Enterprise Center will break ground this fall. This economic development, social impact and manufacturing project is garnering support from... Read More

Bernalillo County Otter Investment Comes to Fruition

07/03/2018

Bernalillo County Commission Chair, Steven Michael Quezada cut the ribbon today on the new river otter exhibit at the Albuquerque BioPark.

The new exhibit was made possible with $2 million in general obligation bonds put forth by the county commission... Read More

County Commission Tees Up Grants for Top Golf

06/27/2018

The Bernalillo County Commission has approved $1.75 million in Local Economic Development (LEDA) grants for Albuquerque Investors, LLC, doing business as Top Golf.

Under the terms of the LEDA grants, Top Golf will create at least 200 jobs with 132 of ... Read More

July 30 to be First Responder Family Appreciation Day

06/26/2018

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners proclaimed July 30, 2018 as First Responder Family Appreciation Day at its June 26 administrative meeting.

First responders throughout Bernalillo County provide a never-ending service to our communities, sa... Read More

BernCo Board Urges State Legislature to Require Background Checks for Gun Sales

06/26/2018

At its administrative meeting on June 26, the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners urged the New Mexico Legislature to pass state legislation requiring background checks for all gun sales.

An average of 96 Americans are killed with guns every day,... Read More

County To Unveil New Softball Fields

06/06/2018

One new softball field and one totally renovated field are ready for use at Tom Tenorio Park in the county’s South Valley.

The new fields were built after concerns from neighbors were raised over softballs leaving the park and ending up in yards... Read More