County Spotlight The BernCo Animal Care and Resource Center will be closed to the public on Friday, July 19 due to staff training sessions that will be occurring. Public viewing, adoption and licensing of animals will resume on Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m. The Bernalillo County Treasurer’s Office announces the collection of over $14 million in delinquent taxes from the 2016 property tax year. The Treasurer’s Office collected on approximately 89% percent of the outstanding tax notices. This represents the highest collection amount for Bernalillo County in the last 10 years.Bernalillo County Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada is inviting employers throughout the county to sign up and come on down to his annual job fair.The Air Force Research Lab’s Tech Engagement Office today announced the launch of the Enterprize Challenge, a new program designed to connect local businesses with the Air Force to develop creative and viable solutions to some of the Air Force’s current needs here in New Mexico. Top solutions will share in $30,000 in prize money and will receive additional business assistance that could lead to a contract. Bernalillo County is accepting applications until July 29 at 5 p.m. by nonprofit agencies seeking 2020 capital-outlay funding from the state.On July 2, 2019, BernCo announced its newest behavioral health program, the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program [LEAD]. Bernalillo County LEAD will serve individuals living with a substance use disorder or serious mental illness who typically cycle in and out of the criminal justice system for low-level crimes that are committed in order to sustain their addictions. We want to hear what you think about our proposed Paid Time Off Ordinance for businesses within the unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County. Bernalillo County commissioners approved the design-build development phase for the renovation of the Alvarado Square building which will be the new home of the Bernalillo County government offices. Approval of the design means the $45.7 million project can now move on to a final design and construction phase. Commissioners also approved the official name for the new government center: Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square.The Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags and Styrofoam (polystyrene) containers in the unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County, outside the city limits of Albuquerque. The ban, which will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, requires that retail establishments not provide at the point of sale, single-use plastic carryout bags or single-use polystyrene containers to any customer.Registration for artisans, value-added producers/growers, food trucks, and both amateur and professional cooks for the “chicharron challenge” is now open for the Fourth Annual Bosque Chile Festival, taking place on Aug. 17 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.South Valley MainStreet and Bernalillo County host La Familia Growers’ Market every Friday, at 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Dolores Huerta Gateway Park, 100 Isleta Boulevard SW. The La Familia Growers’ Market at Dolores Huerta Park returns for its sixth year. Local growers and independent artisans will be offering their fresh and unique creations each week.Bernalillo County’s 2019 Summer Lunch Program will begin Wednesday, May 29 and will run until Aug. 2. BernCo will provide nearly 150,000 meals this year. No registration is required for the program. Program Rules: - Participants must be one to 18 years of age to receive a meal. - Meals or individual food items cannot be taken from the site. - Participants must receive an entire meal, including milk. - All meals are issued on a first come, first served basis.Bernalillo County’s popular Movies in the Park series is showing from June through August, with family-friendly nights and family-friendly movies.
County Video The 4th annual Bosque Chile Fest is Aug. 17 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center! This fun, family-friendly event is one you don't want to miss!Demolition began on July 16, 2019, at the PNM Annex that Bernalillo County purchased in the fall of 2018. This will be the site of the future state-of-the-art, 12,000-square-foot, county commission chambers at Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square.Lobo Little League in Albuquerque is the only little league in the State of New Mexico that hosts "Challenger Baseball,"an adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. The program was recently honored by Bernalillo County Commission. In the Challenger Division, coaches, parents, and volunteers from across Bernalillo County devote countless hours to giving children with all levels of ability the opportunity to play youth baseball on a real team.The annual event is to thank the Arts Board members for volunteering their time and honor former members for their years of service. Artist and Albuquerque Academy teacher Louis Schalk and Master Photographer Oscar Lozoya are honored for their service.The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office and the Albuquerque Police Department honor fallen officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives line of duty. Bernalillo County Sheriff Manuel Gonzales III and Commissioner Charlene Pyskoty address the audience along with Albuquerque Police Chief Michael Geier and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller.Watch how Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services is working to ensure individuals with behavioral health needs are being stably housed and improving services in the community that will stabilize individuals and prevent crisis.See how the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services Department is working with Crisis Services to Improve response to an individual in behavioral health crisis and link them to appropriate stabilization and recovery services while minimizing involvement of the criminal justice system and emergency rooms in addition to improving services in the community that will stabilize individuals and prevent crisis.Get all the feels from our new Bernalillo County Animal Care Services spot about adopting dogs, cats and more from our new Animal Care and Resource Center! This micro documentary tells the history of the Dahl Sheep coming to New Mexico with Francisco de Coronado, how the eight sheep came to be on the Bernalillo County seal, and the branding of BernCo Bernie.The Behavioral Health Initiative touches people from all walks of life. This piece introduces you to three folks from different walks of life what are being helped by the Behavioral Health Initiative in Bernalillo County, NM. Bernalillo County Manager Julie Morgas Baca and Behavioral Health Director, Katrina Hotrum talk about the issues and how the county is trying to make sure no one falls through the cracks.
View All EventsUpcoming EventsCounty Meetings Home Page EventsHome Page Description7/20/20197/20/2019 - Hike SafeMeet with local emergency services, take a tour of a rescue helicopter and learn ways to stay safe in the wilderness. Refreshments will be provided. Email questions to lkoren@bernco.gov.Location:Elena Gallegos Open Space, 7100 Tramway Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122Time:7/20/2019 9:00 AM - 7/20/2019 11:00 AM7/20/20197/20/2019 - ZumbaSee flier for details. Location:Los Padillas Community Center, 2117 Los Padillas SW Time:7/20/2019 9:00 AM - 7/20/2019 10:00 AM7/20/20197/20/2019 - Pickleball Location:Los Vecinos Community Center, 478 NM-333 Tijeras Time:7/20/2019 10:30 AM - 7/20/2019 1:30 PM 7/25/20197/25/2019 - County Development Review Authority8/7/20198/7/2019 - County Planning Commission8/8/20198/8/2019 - County Development Review Authority
View All Elected OfficialsView Commission District MapMeet Your County Commissioners Debbie O'MalleyDistrict 1Steven Michael QuezadaDistrict 2Maggie Hart StebbinsDistrict 3Lonnie C. TalbertDistrict 4Charlene E. PyskotyDistrict 5