Bernalillo County NM

09/02/2026

🇺🇸 LABOR DAY CLOSURE 🇺🇸

Friendly reminder: Bernalillo County offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day.

Need assistance? You can still access many services online at bernco.gov.

Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

09/02/2026

Building emergency savings is a whole quest 🗺️⚔️. Just when you think life is going smoothly, a surprise ER visit or car trouble pops out like a plot twist you did not see coming 🚑🚗💥.

Let the Treasurer’s Office be your guide on this adventure! Treasury Briefs has quick steps to help you level up your emergency savings, so when disaster strikes, you don’t have to choose between taking your dog to the vet and paying rent 🐾🏠.

Adventure awaits — let’s make sure your savings are ready for it.💪✨

Check out Treasury Briefs on our socials or visit www.bernco.gov/treasurer/treasury-briefs/!

09/01/2026

🔥 Today marks a new era for fire service in the North Valley!

Bernalillo County celebrated the grand opening of Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue Station 36 — a nearly 14,000-square-foot, all-electric facility built to serve the community and support our firefighters for generations to come.

It features four apparatus bays, 12 bunk rooms, a full kitchen, gym and day room, a community space shaped by resident input, and a 52 kW solar array.

And there’s more to come: Station 36 will soon be home to New Mexico’s first electric fire truck! 🚒⚡

Located on Edith Boulevard NE near Osuna Road, the new station replaces the aging facility on Bear Canyon Road and represents a major investment in public safety, sustainability, and the North Valley community.

This project came to life through strong collaboration and partnerships. A special thank you to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, as well as our state lawmakers Sen. Katy Duhigg, Rep. Dayan Hochman Vigil, and Former Rep. Deborah Armstrong for critical capital support that helped make it possible.

We’re also grateful to SMPC Architects, HB Construction, many BernCo staff members, and our community partners for their hard work and dedication in bringing this state‑of‑the‑art facility to life.

Welcome home, Station 36! 👏

09/01/2026

Want to serve your community and make a little bit of extra cash?

Explore what it means to work an election at this poll worker recruitment event at the ABQ Press Club. Bernalillo County Clerk's Office

08/31/2026

"Take a Ride on Us" this Labor Day weekend! ☀️

We’re offering 2,500 Uber discounts starting Friday, Sept. 4, at 10 a.m. through Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 2 a.m.

Use the code NMLD26 to receive a credit of up to $10 off two trips! 🚗

Please note that this credit can only be used for rides, not Uber Eats, and does not cover tip. Enjoy the long weekend and stay safe.

08/31/2026

12 seats, one valley. Come join us!

A 12-member Steering Committee will serve as a key advisory body, providing input to Bernalillo County on the North Valley Area Plan Update. The Committee will connect and integrate stakeholders, local and emerging leaders, and diverse perspectives into the planning process.

What members do:

• Help spread the word and bring their networks into the process
• Review materials and offer suggestions
• Share what they know — about farming, business, history, housing, wildlife, trails, schools, or simply about living here

We’re looking for the full range of the North Valley: longtime residents and new ones, growers and shopkeepers, high schoolers and grandparents, artists and advocates.

Apply at https://form.jotform.com/262025315426146 by Sept. 9. It only takes about 10 minutes!

Twelve community members will advise the County throughout the process -- farmers, business owners, neighbors, young people, artists, trail users. You don't need planning experience, just a passion for the valley. The application takes about ten minutes.

08/29/2026

Bernalillo County invites you to My World, My Lens, a youth photography exhibit offering a glimpse into the lives of children facing housing insecurity through the Family Wellness Hotel program. On display at Alvarado Square through December 1, 2026.

08/28/2026

This fall, bring your friends and family to the East Mountain Celebration! This fun, FREE, family-friendly event will feature live music, local vendors, food trucks and activities for all ages. Come enjoy an afternoon of community and fun in the East Mountains with Commissioner Olivias! Learn more at bernco.gov/EastMountainCelebration.

08/27/2026

Join us this Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. for the Community Super Soak Splash Bash at the Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center to cool off, have some fun, and help celebrate adoptable animals at the Community Splash Bash!

This family-friendly event will feature food trucks, music, games, and a friendly water balloon splash-out, giving the community an opportunity to enjoy an evening of fun while supporting animals in need.

See you there!

08/27/2026

Bernalillo County Planning and Development Services has been awarded a New Mexico Clean and Beautiful grant, administered by the New Mexico Tourism Department, in the amount of $9,375 to support ongoing Scrap Tire Amnesty Days collection events. These efforts directly address the growing environmental and public health concerns caused by improper tire disposal throughout the county.