County Spotlight Bernalillo County District 5 Commissioner Charlene Pyskoty is urging those who want to discharge firearms in the county to be careful and respectful around residents’ property and livestock.The City of Albuquerque and APD have announced the launch of APD’s Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program [LEAD]. Bernalillo County LEAD is a collaborative effort between the Bernalillo County’s Department of Behavioral Health Services, the Sheriff’s Office, the City of Albuquerque, APD, Bernalillo County District Attorney, the Law Offices of the Public Defender, and individuals with lived experiences. The 4th annual Bosque Chile Festival is happening for one day only this Saturday, Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The annual Bosque Chile Festival is a unique celebration of food, art and culture in New Mexico’s Middle Rio Grande Valley. Admission is only $5 and kids five years and under are free. Bernalillo County Commission Chair Maggie Hart Stebbins invites you to her next monthly neighborhood luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 21, noon-1 p.m. at McKinley Community Center, 3401 Monroe NE. The speakers in August will be Ralph Fernandez, Chief of Corrections-MDC, and Pamela Acosta, Coordinator-Resource Reentry Center.The community within Bernalillo County has joined efforts to clean the community’s streets of needles and syringes, to make Bernalillo County a safe place to work and play. Since the advent of these efforts, over 13,000 needles have been reported and picked-up by various organizations including volunteers, city, and county workers. The City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department and Bernalillo County Planning and Development Services Department announced Aug. 1 that the first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes of 2019 were collected in Bernalillo County in the past week. The mosquitoes were collected during routine mosquito monitoring at locations in the Bosque.Two officials in the county’s Treasurer’s Office completed a recent training to increase their education and knowledge on how to improve operations in the Bernalillo County Treasurer’s Office. We want to hear what you think about our proposed Paid Time Off Ordinance for businesses within the unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County. South Valley MainStreet and Bernalillo County host La Familia Growers’ Market every Friday, at 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Dolores Huerta Gateway Park, 100 Isleta Boulevard SW. The La Familia Growers’ Market at Dolores Huerta Park returns for its sixth year. Local growers and independent artisans will be offering their fresh and unique creations each week.
County Video The 4th annual Bosque Chile Fest is Aug. 17 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center! This fun, family-friendly event is one you don't want to miss!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.If you have filed a protest on your Notice of Value and are wondering “What is next?” watch this short video to learn what you can expect from the Bernalillo County Assessor’s office. If you still have questions, contact our office at 505-222-3700 or visit our website at www.bernco.gov/assessor.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. The program was recently honored by Bernalillo County Commission. 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.Watch how Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services is working to ensure individuals with behavioral health needs are being stably housed and improving services in the community that will stabilize individuals and prevent crisis.See how the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services Department is working with Crisis Services to Improve response to an individual in behavioral health crisis and link them to appropriate stabilization and recovery services while minimizing involvement of the criminal justice system and emergency rooms in addition to improving services in the community that will stabilize individuals and prevent crisis.The Behavioral Health Initiative touches people from all walks of life. This piece introduces you to three folks from different walks of life what are being helped by the Behavioral Health Initiative in Bernalillo County, NM. Bernalillo County Manager Julie Morgas Baca and Behavioral Health Director, Katrina Hotrum talk about the issues and how the county is trying to make sure no one falls through the cracks.
View All EventsUpcoming EventsCounty Meetings Home Page EventsHome Page Description8/17/20198/17/2019 - Cadet Testing0745-0800 - Check in at BCSO Regional Training Academy (bring photo ID and $50.00 fee) 0800-0830 - Orientation (anyone arriving after orientation begins will NOT be allowed to test on that day) 0830-1030 -NATIONAL POLICE OFFICER SELECTION TEST (NPOST) 1030-1130 - Nelson-Denny vocabulary & reading comprehension exam 1130-1300 - Lunch (not provided) 1300-1500 - Physical fitness assessment REQUIRED ITEMS: A state issued ID or military photo ID $50.00 cashier’s check or money order Casual attire for written exam (morning)Location:BCSO Regional Traninig Academy415 Tijeras NW 3rd FloorAlbuquerque, NM 87102Time:8/17/2019 7:45 AM - 9/14/2019 12:00 AM8/17/20198/17/2019 - ZumbaSee flier for details. Location:Los Padillas Community Center, 2117 Los Padillas SW Time:8/17/2019 9:00 AM - 8/17/2019 10:00 AM8/17/20198/17/2019 - Going Green with DebBernalillo County Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada is joining U.S Rep. Deb Haaland and Santa Ana Pueblo Lt. Governor Simon Jay Garcia to host environmentally friendly workshops at Westside Community Center on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be workshops on renewable energy, recycling, thrifting and energy efficient vehicles. Email Brenda.McKenna@mail.house.gov with questions.Location:Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd. SWTime:8/17/2019 10:00 AM - 8/17/2019 2:00 PM 8/19/20198/19/2019 - Addiction Treatment Advisory Board8/20/20198/20/2019 - Complete Count Committee8/20/20198/20/2019 - (CANCELLED) Board of County Commissioners - Zoning
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