County Spotlight Early voting for the Dec. 10 Albuquerque Runoff Election begins Nov. 19 and continues through Dec. 7. Please note early voting locations will be closed on Nov. 28, 29 and 30 for Thanksgiving.The BernCo Department of Behavioral Health Services is asking the provider community to submit proposals on ways to address gaps in the behavioral health continuum. These proposals can include requests for one-time dollars for capital, start up or expansion of services. A follow-up non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on Nov. 22 for eligible providers at 10 a.m. in the Vincent E. Griego Council Chambers located in the basement of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. For those interested in receiving the proposal documents, please contact the following individuals of the Procurement and Business Services Department: Helen Wesley at 505-468-7240 or James Zamora at 505-468-7394.2019 property tax statements will be delayed due to the new state law (House Bill 407-2019) allowing school districts a mill levy question on the November election ballot. Property tax bills will be mailed Dec. 9 and are due Dec. 19.Bernalillo County Commissioners passed a resolution directing county Procurement and Business Services to establish disclosure procedures for vendors doing business with the county. The resolution incorporates vendor requirements under the newly established paid time off ordinance, which takes effect in 2020. It will require vendors to meet the paid time off standards for any procurement exceeding $20,000.The Board of County Commissioners voted 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. Avenida Dolores Huerta will run from the city/county boundary at the Rio Grande to the east and Isleta Boulevard to the west.Provide comment on a proposal to rename the Bernalillo County Courthouse in honor of former Chief Justice Charles Daniels.In honor of Veteran’s Day, Bernalillo County Assessor, Tanya R. Giddings, would like to announce the third annual veteran outreach in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Veteran Services (NMDVS). The veteran outreach kicks off in December, and will be on the third Thursday of every month until April 2020, with an additional date in April added, to ensure property owners applying for the veteran property tax exemptions meet the deadline, which is 30 days after the mailing of the notice of value statements.The Metropolitan Detention Center is upgrading its inmate phone system. As of Nov. 1, Bernalillo County’s inmate phone service contract will switch over from its current provider, Securus, to the new provider, GTL.Beginning Oct. 18, 2019, inmates and their family and friends have a new way to conduct video visitation at the Metropolitan Detention Center. The entire facility has undergone an upgrade to the visitation system, installing new tablet monitors. The new tablet monitors replace the original video visitation system put in place when the facility opened back in 2003.The Bernalillo County Commission approved amendments to the newly enacted paid time off ordinance.
County Video A step by step guide on how to figure out who your Bernalillo County Commissioner is, in addition to the other elected officials who represent you.Phase One of the Alameda Drain and Trail Improvements on 2nd Street NW was a project completed with the collaboration of four government agencies and the Bernalillo County Public Art Program.Today on #GISDay we put a spotlight on the Office of the Assessor GIS Team. The work they do is an important function of our mission of fair and equitable assessments in Bernalillo County. Happy #GISDay!If you pay your own property taxes in Bernalillo County, the Bernalillo County Treasurer wants to let you know that the New Mexico Legislature has changed the due date for the first half property tax payment this year from November 10 to December 10.Bernalillo County Manager Julie Morgas Baca reads the children's book "Mother Bruce" to a dozen children at PB&J Services in the South Valley. Located in Albuquerque, N.M., PB&J Family Services is a nationally accredited agency offering therapeutic counseling, support, parenting education, early intervention and prevention and case management services to at-risk children within their families.On Oct. 9, 2019, students from the Valley High School Woods and Metals class were honored for building wooden urns for 22 unclaimed veterans who were interred at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Sept. 26 as part of the Forgotten Heroes program.The Bernalillo County Clerk's Office reminds you to vote this November 5 in the local election concerning education and AMAFCA. Absentee ballots will be mailed out October 8, early voting begins on October 19. Got to www.bernco.gov/elections for more information.On Thursday, Sept. 26, the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services, in conjunction with Bernalillo County and Daniels Family Funeral Services, held a Memorial Burial Ceremony at the Santa Fe National Cemetery for 22 veterans who had come through the county’s Unclaimed/Indigent Cremation Program.On September 19, 2019, Bernalillo County laid to rest 80 unclaimed and indigent residents at a community memorial burial service. Bernalillo County administers the Unclaimed/Indigent Cremation Program for deceased persons who have passed away within the geographical boundaries of Bernalillo County.The Behavioral Health Initiative, working with the Planning and Development Services Department created an App that will help track "Sharps" needles that have been either discarded or placed in drop boxes located around the City and the County. This is a collaborative effort that includes the County, the City of Albuquerque, local neighborhood groups including the Bernalillo County Health Council and the State of New Mexico.Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce interviews Pamela Klenck, the Delinquent Accounts Supervisor about rules and regulations concerning delinquent property taxes.
View All EventsUpcoming EventsCounty Meetings Home Page EventsHome Page Description11/19/201911/19/2019 - Los Vecinos Community Center PickleballJoin us for pickleball Mondays through Saturdays at Los Vecinos Community Center!Location:Los Vecinos Community Center, 478 1/2 Old Hwy 66, TijerasTime:11/19/2019 9:00 AM - 11/19/2019 12:00 PM11/19/201911/19/2019 - Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Complete Count Executive Committee Please be advised that the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Complete Count Executive Committee will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at 10 a.m. See attached agenda. Location:Zoning Conference Room, 1st Floor located at 111 Union Square SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102Time:11/19/2019 10:00 AM11/19/201911/19/2019 - Conversational English for Non-English SpeakersJoin us for this FREE class every Tuesday and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. until Dec. 31 in the computer lab at the South Valley Multipurpose Center! Sign up at the front desk. For more information call (505) 468-7341.Location:South Valley Multipurpose Center, 2008 Larrazolo Rd. SWTime:11/19/2019 10:00 AM - 11/19/2019 11:00 AM 11/20/201911/20/2019 - Detention Facility Oversight Board11/21/201911/21/2019 - Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission12/4/201912/4/2019 - County Planning Commission
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