Bernalillo County is committed to trying to get a full and accurate 2020 Census count, especially in historically under-counted and hard-to-count communities. It's not too late to fill out your census form if you haven't already!
Bernalillo County Manager Julie Morgas Baca addresses the County’s current plans in place to deal with Coronavirus COVID 19 and details actions and protocol being put into place at joint City/County News Conference today.
We hope you all enjoy the snow as much as BernCo Bernie does!
It’s snowing in downtown! It makes for a pretty day but be sure to stay safe on the roads today! Slow down and be sure to give yourself extra braking distance!
View From Gold Mountain Dedicated
Bernalillo County’s Public Art program and the Asian American community dedicated the “View From Gold Mountain,” on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 outside the Bernalillo County District Courthouse at the corner of Lomas and Fifth street.
The art piece is based on the 1884 landmark case Territory of New Mexico vs. Yee Shun which ruled Chinese Americans were fit to testify in the court of law. During the latter part of the 19th century people of color, including Chinese Americans encountered discriminatory federal and state legislation that obstructed full participation in American society. Among the constitutional rights denied to Asian Americans, one of the most egregious was prohibiting the testimony of Asian Americans in a legal case in court. Chinese Americans used the court system to fight back, and in that process helped establish legal principles which affected the course of American jurisprudence. The Yee Shun case contributed to the developing relationship of law and race in the 19th century in the United States. The Chinese Americans were willing to confront and to use the government to help delineate the limits of government authority and to help define the ideals of democracy. The Yee Shun case and others contributed in a significant way to the molding of due process and equal protection jurisprudence under the 14th Amendment.
New District 3 Commissioner James Collie was sworn in today during a special meeting of the commission. He will begin serving to fill the one year term left by Commissioner Maggie Hart Stebbins, who stepped down to take a state position.
Breaking ground ceremony for the new visitor center at the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. Thank you community, federal, state and county for bringing this vision to life.
We’re still here at the New Mexico State Fair! Come see us until three on Main Street! Thanks to the Street Drum Corps for the percussion!
We are proud to be part of the ABC Community School Partnership along with the City of Albuquerque and Albuquerque Public Schools. Today some of our coordinators (people who work directly with students and their families) had a little fun by playing quidditch on Civic Plaza!
BernCo Maintenance Minute | Private Property Weeds Control
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.
The Bosque Chile Festival is sizzling! Come out and enjoy the music, great foods and all things chile!
Soon ... Bosque Chile Festival
Time Lapse Demolition of Alvarado Square Annex
A time lapse video of the demolition of the top half of the Alvarado Square Annex, future home of the new state-of-the-art Commission Chambers at Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square.
District 2 County Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada along with members of the community pulled unsightly weeds along the south Second Street corridor this morning.
Demolition of Annex at Future Site of Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square Commission Chambers
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 Challenger Division
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.
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 program was recently honored by the Bernalillo County Commission.
Bernalillo County Treasurer Begins Local Community Investment Initiative
Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy M. Bearce announces the local banks chosen to be part of the Local Community Investment Initiative (LCII).
The program invests county funds to local banks at a competitive rate of return. The banks, in turn, lend the money to local businesses and residents. This in turn would inject capital into our local community to continue stimulating our local economy.
BernCo Parks and Rec Director Debbie Jo Almager
Here's an extra bonus video form today's pool renovation event with Parks and Recreation Director Debbie Jo Almager.
2019 Public Art Program Year in Review
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 Lazoya are honored for their service.
South Valley Pool Phase II Update
Bernalillo County is proud to announce the completion of Phase II of the renovation project at the South Valley Pool and Splashpad.
In light of recent border issues, Bernalillo County has created a program to assist young asylum seekers and their families in the aftermath of their traumatic situations.
This May, Bernalillo County will approve an amendment to expand the County’s contract with PB&J Family Services as part of the ACEs program, which is focused on reducing Adverse Childhood Experiences.
The amendment expansion is for $100,000, funded by the Behavioral Health gross receipt tax.
Supportive services will include bilingual, culturally competent crisis intervention, parenting classes, family bonding activities, help processing trauma, short-term case management, and transportation.
And, proudly announced eight new street lights to be added to the neighborhoods in the area.
Yesterday Commission Chair Maggie Hart Stebbins and ABQ City Councilor Pat Davis hosted a New Mexico PBS Indie Len Pop Up screening of the documentary "Charm City," about a community struggling with violence. The screening was preceded by a reception and resource fair and followed by a town hall on police practices, behavioral health initiative and innovative school programs in Albuquerque. There were lots of questions and some great answers from panelists!
Bernalillo County Assessor - Notice of Value Protest Period
Notice of Value letters were mailed at the end of March to property owners. You have until April 30th to apply for special exemptions or protest the valuation.
Looking for a job? Join us Sat. March 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a Youth Yob Fair sponsored by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and the ABC Community School Partnership.
Fore! Bonus footage of Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada teeing off at the groundbreaking today of the soon-to-be Topgolf Albuquerque site at I-25 and Montano!
Go Red for Women
Bernalillo County supports the American Heart Association. #GoRedForWomen
Commissioner O'Malley Speaks at LAVU Grand Opening
Bernalillo County Commission Vice Chair Debbie O'Malley spoke at Albuquerque-based software company LAVU's grand opening of its new office on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019.
Save changesAntoinette Sedillo Lopez Swearing In
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez is sworn in as state senator for NM District 16 by
Linda Stover from the Bernalillo County Clerk's Office on Jan. 14, 2019.
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