County Spotlight Bernalillo County, the City of Albuquerque, the National Park Service, and The University of New Mexico have partnered to prepare a conceptual plan that outlines a vision for the development of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail within Bernalillo County. The plan will include ideas for preservation and public use of the historic trail routes. The projects that will be recommended within the plan are intended to contribute towards tourism, economic development, and cultural preservation. An important goal of the plan is to provide communities along this historic route a way to tell their own stories and share elements of their history and culture that will make the visitor experience more comprehensive, authentic, and meaningful.Recent changes in the state public health order have allowed Bernalillo County to open some recreation facilities on a limited basis. Bernalillo County emphasizes that any teams or individuals, with an approved use agreement for use of county facilities, must follow health safety guidelines that are still in place, such as social distancing (six feet), mandatory use of masks (even at outdoor facilities), and no more than 10 people, to include coaches or instructors, allowed to gather for practice or training. There is still no competition allowed at any facilities, per the state mandate.Residents of the East Mountain area of Bernalillo County are reporting an increase in illegal shooting, according to Bernalillo County District 5 Commissioner Charlene Pyskoty. In response, Commissioner Pyskoty is urging those who want to discharge firearms in the county to be careful and respectful around residents’ property and livestock. Bernalillo County commissioners have adopted a new county ordinance requiring community workforce agreements for public works projects in excess of $7 million. Under the ordinance, the successful contract bidder on public works construction projects, that meet the ordinance criteria, will be required to sign a master labor agreement with the county directing the hire of New Mexico construction workforce before hiring out-of-state labor. The ordinance covers projects that employ three or more trades and the community workforce agreement requires that contractors provide workers with health benefits and worksite safety.On Sept. 22 the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance creating a Sheriff’s Office Advisory and Review Board. The board will be made up of nine members. Each commissioner will appoint one member from their district and four at-large members will be selected by the commission from the pool of all applicants. The terms of all members will be four years.Bernalillo County commissioners have approved an administrative resolution that establishes the Bernalillo County Disaster Assistance Program. This resolution allows the county manager to enter into service agreements related to the Disaster Assistance Program. The program allows the distribution of one-time financial assistance to county residents who have been impacted by COVID-19 and are ineligible to receive money under the CARES Act.Residents looking for a fun scavenger hunt and a chance to see Bernalillo County and the Town of Bernalillo as they learn about the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution have the opportunity through the Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence, an outdoor exhibit created by the Smithsonian Institution.The Department of Behavioral Health Services application process for behavioral health providers who wish to apply for emergency financial support through the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Provider CARES Grant will now stay open through Sept. 30. This grant is for qualified behavioral health providers to assist with costs associated with interruption caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Visit the application online at www.bernco.gov/BHcares.The county, in conjunction with Daniels Family Funeral Services, will honor Bernalillo County unclaimed and indigent residents with a memorial burial ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020.Bernalillo County's Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2021/22 is now available. It’s the two-year plan that encapsulates what county departments are doing to support the strategic plan goals.At the direction of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Bernalillo County is instituting partial office work schedules while continuing tele-working for employees whose positions allow and encouraging a stay-at-home posture.
County Video Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada talks himself into taking the 2020 Census as the September 30th deadline approaches.2020 is the 100th Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. Bernalillo County and Gutiérrez-Hubbell House History and Cultural Center, in partnership with the Town of Bernalillo Community Museum invite you to explore and learn about women’s suffrage and the upcoming general election through an outdoor exhibit and scavenger hunt. “Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence” is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery. This project received support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative.Did you appeal your Notice of Value by filing a protest form, and wondered what is the next step? This short video will help show you what you can expect from the Bernalillo County Assessor's Office. The deadline to protest real property assessed values for 2020 was May 29, and since then our appraisal staff have been very busy contacting property owners and working to resolve their protests. In accordance with public health, all valuation protest board hearings will be held remotely until further notice. On July 30, 2020, Bernalillo County District 1 Commissioner Debbie O’Malley joined forces with NM State Rep. Harry Garcia, NM State Sen. Benny Shendo, To'Hajiilee Navajo Chapter President Mark Begay, and members of the Village of To’Hajiilee to highlight and demonstrate the urgent need for a sustainable, clean water supply for the village.Bernalillo County Manager Julie Morgas Baca stresses the importance of taking care of both your mental and physical health during this pandemic. Much of the focus at this point has been on our physical well being, but with all the compounded issues related to the coronavirus, not as much is being said about mental health awareness.Stand up and be counted in the Census 2020. Your community counts on you.
View All EventsUpcoming EventsCounty Meetings Home Page EventsHome Page Description10/2/202010/2/2020 - (CANCELLED) Rio Bravo Senior Center Indoor Swap MeetAdults 50 and over are welcome to sell their good on the first Friday of every month for a minimum $2 donation. Space is limited to the first 10 vendors, though, so reserve early. For more information or to reserve a table call (505) 873-6647 or (505) 288-0801.Location:Rio Bravo Senior Center, 3910 Isleta Blvd. SWTime:10/2/2020 9:00 AM - 10/2/2020 1:00 PM10/6/202010/6/2020 - Mailing of Absentee Ballots BeginsThe Bernalillo County Clerk's Office will begin mailing absentee ballots for the 2020 General Election to voters who have requested them on October 6, 2020. Voters are encouraged to complete the ballot in a timely fashion, insert it in the envelope, sign and enter last 4 digits under the privacy flap, and seal the envelope. Thereafter, the absentee ballot may be mailed (up until Oct. 27) or hand delivered to a Voting Convenience Center. More info: http://www.bernco.gov/clerk/absentee-voting.aspxTime:10/6/2020 12:00 AM10/6/202010/6/2020 - Early Voting and Same Day Registration at Clerk's AnnexEarly Voting (also known as In-person absentee voting) and Same Day Voter Registration will take place from October 6-16, 2020 at the Clerk's Annex (1500 Lomas Blvd NW) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voters may vote in-person or drop off their completed absentee ballot. Same Day Location:Clerk's Annex, 1500 Lomas NW, Suite ATime:10/6/2020 8:00 AM - 10/16/2020 5:00 PM 10/7/202010/7/2020 - County Planning Commission10/13/202010/13/2020 - Board of County Commissioners - Zoning10/13/202010/13/2020 - Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting
View All Elected OfficialsView Commission District MapMeet Your County Commissioners Debbie O'MalleyDistrict 1Steven Michael QuezadaDistrict 2James M. CollieDistrict 3Chair Lonnie C. TalbertDistrict 4Vice Chair Charlene E. PyskotyDistrict 5