County Spotlight 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. On Oct. 15 the Bernalillo County Commission approved the minimum wage cost of living increase from $9.05 to $9.20 per hour. The increase will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020.Bernalillo County Assessor Tanya R. Giddings has signed and delivered the 2019 property tax schedule for all real and personal property subject to property taxation, to the County Treasurer’s Office. This necessary process allows the County Treasurer to calculate and mail out the property tax bills in December of 2019. These assessed values are based upon market conditions as of January 1, 2019. Bernalillo County invites the community to attend a weeds maintenance and management planning meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 3:30 p.m. at the South Valley Multipurpose Community Center, 2008 Larrazolo Road SW.Early voting for the Nov. 5 election begins Saturday, Oct. 19 at 19 locations throughout the county.BernCo Clerk Linda Stover reminds voters that absentee ballot applications are being accepted for the Nov. 5 regular local election. “By law, an absentee ballot may be cast by any eligible voter for any reason,” says Clerk Stover. “The convenience is that you can vote by mail and of course it’s a necessity for those who are temporarily out of town.” Voters who wish to vote absentee must request an absentee ballot application between now and Oct. 31. Bernalillo County Clerk Linda Stover announces in-person absentee voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. at the Clerk’s Annex, 1500 Lomas Blvd NW in Albuquerque and continues through Oct. 18. Annex hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In-person absentee ballots can be cast by any eligible voter. During in-person absentee voting, registered voters can request, fill out and submit their absentee ballot in one visit.The 2019 Regular Local Election will take place on Nov. 5, 2019 in Bernalillo County, which includes candidates or ballot questions for the City of Albuquerque, Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, Village of Tijeras, Albuquerque Public Schools (APS), Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA), Paradise Hills Special Zoning District, Ciudad, Edgewood and Valencia Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) and Ventana West Public Improvement District.Participants can now register for the 5k or 10k Sugar Skull Fun Runs on Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. Walkers and pets are also welcome to participate. Early bird registration for all ages is $25 per person for the 5k and $35 per person for the 10k. The registration fee includes the much-coveted official Sugar Skull Fun Run long sleeve dri-fit shirt, while supplies last. Registration goes up to $40/5k and $45/10k after Oct. 17. A free-to-attend ‘Muerto Market’ that features Dia de los Muertos face painters, themed artisans and vendors, food trucks, and music will extend the day’s festivities until 2 p.m.The community within Bernalillo County has joined efforts to address suicide. On average, one person dies by suicide every 19 hours, in New Mexico. The Bernalillo County Department of Behavioral Health Services is committed to the reduction of suicidal thoughts and behaviors with mental health support and treatment.Bernalillo County is soliciting bids from general contractors for construction services for the Tiny Home Village and the Albuquerque Indian Center Project. The Tiny Home Village pilot project will help to fill the gaps of transitional housing that is currently lacking in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.Read a proposed amendment to the adopted paid time off ordinance and leave a public comment.On Aug. 20 the BernCo Commission approved a paid time off ordinance that will mandate business owners in the unincorporated areas of the county, with two or more employees, to provide paid leave. The ordinance will take effect on July 1, 2020.
County Video Registration is open for the 6th Annual BernCo Sugar Skull Fun Run. The Dia de los Muertos-themed race will take place on Sunday, Oct. 27 and begins at 9 a.m. at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth Street SW. The ‘Muerto Market’ and festivities will continue until 2 p.m.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.Did you know Bernalillo County has instituted a ban on the use of glyphosate? County efforts to maintain weed growth include large-scale machine mowing and the traditional hand tools and pulling methods.Residents need to be aware that weed growth on their own property, including the setback area (that portion of public land along the road between the private property line and the curb or pavement that is driven by automotive traffic, Bernalillo County Code Section 66-225 (c)), needs to be maintained by the residents themselves.
View All EventsUpcoming EventsCounty Meetings Home Page EventsHome Page Description10/19/201910/19/2019 - Early Voting - 2019 Regular Local ElectionEarly Voting: 19 Early Voting Convenience Centers (EVCCs) are open October 19th - November 2nd, Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. This year’s election consolidates the following local governments on one Bernalillo County ballot: City of Albuquerque, Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, Village of Tijeras, Albuquerque Public Schools, Central New Mexico Community College, Ventana West Public Improvement District, Paradise Hills Special Zoning District, Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District, Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District, Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority.Location:Various Locations, please see linkTime:10/19/2019 8:00 AM - 10/19/2019 5:00 PM10/19/201910/19/2019 - ZumbaSee flier for details. Location:Los Padillas Community Center, 2117 Los Padillas SW Time:10/19/2019 9:00 AM - 10/19/2019 10:00 AM10/19/201910/19/2019 - Citizen Science Series - Bats of New Mexico: Their Behavior, Biology and ConservationDiscover the fascinating world right outside your backyard and how you can take an active part in understanding, caring for and studying your environment. Presenter: Justin Stevenson, Co-founder of Fightwns You don't have to climb a belfry to see the amazing bat species of New Mexico - just join us at this workshop! View incredible footage of native bat colonies and learn about their biology, behavior, conservation status and much more. Several local bat species will be on hand to help increase public awareness and understanding of the reality of bats versus the prevalent and often negative myths.Location:Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande Blvd. NWTime:10/19/2019 10:00 AM - 10/19/2019 12:00 PM 10/21/201910/21/2019 - Addiction Treatment Advisory Board10/24/201910/24/2019 - County Development Review Authority10/24/201910/24/2019 - Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government 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