County Spotlight Bernalillo County has opened nominations for this year’s South Valley Pride Day Outstanding Citizens Award, which honors community members for their dedication and community service to improve County Commission District 2. Recipients of the award will be celebrated as outstanding role models during the annual parade and honored at a formal ceremony April 28 at Westside Community Center as part of South Valley Pride Day 2019.At its Jan. 22 and Feb. 12 administrative meetings, the County Commission supported numerous resolutions.The Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office has received a 2018 “Clearie” Award for Recruiting, Training and Retaining Election Workers. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s (EAC) Annual “Clearie” Awards recognize outstanding innovations in elections, and best practices in accessibility and recruiting, training and retaining of election workers. The Clerk’s Office received the award for a new election worker training program called “Learn the Vote.”Almost 300 South Valley property owners will be receiving letters this week notifying them of the change in their flood zone status. For the properties removed from the floodplain, mandatory flood insurance will no longer be required for federally backed mortgages and that means a savings to those property owners.The Bernalillo County Commission approved a Local Economic Development Agreement with Anthea at Nob Hill to redevelop the historic De Anza Motor Lodge. Anthea at Nob Hill requested a $350,000 LEDA increment grant from the county to assist in the redevelopment of the property at Washington and Central Avenue in southeast Albuquerque. The monies will be used for new infrastructure for a 40-unit boutique hotel utilizing both short and long-term stay capacities.Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy M. Bearce announced the 2019 fiscal year (FY19) quarterly results at the Feb. 12 Bernalillo County Board of Finance meeting. County Clerk Linda Stover will be available by appointment only to officiate weddings on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, Feb. 14. Weddings will be officiated from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 1 Civic Plaza NW, 6th Floor, Room 6009 Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102. Those wishing to be wed on Valentine’s Day by Clerk Stover will need to purchase a marriage license in advance of their scheduled appointment.Bernalillo County Parks & Recreation Open Space is hosting a community meeting to update plans for the former Sandia Ranch property on north Edith Boulevard. The county acquired the property in 2015 and is seeking input and feedback on potential future county uses of the property.Bernalillo County Commissioner Maggie Hart Stebbins would like to invite you to her next monthly neighborhood luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 20, noon-1:00 p.m. at McKinley Community Center, 3401 Monroe NE. The speakers this month are Charmaine Gutierrez, City of Albuquerque Program Manager-Supper Meals, and Ruth Rosenstein, Owner-Rhubarb and Elliot.Bernalillo County is hosting the Soul, Science and Culture of HOPE, a 2.5-hour event exploring how communities can help youth succeed with hope, on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center. The event includes a networking opportunity and a discussion about the culture of hope, and how families, schools and youth-organizations can use hope for the success of all children. Admission is free, but preregistration is required.Bernalillo County has a number of legislative priorities for the upcoming session that encompass two areas – Capital Outlay and Policy.County Clerk Linda Stover reports that 100 percent of the ballots in the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) Mail-in Election have been counted and the unofficial results are available. This is the second year Bernalillo County Assessor Tanya R. Giddings has partnered with the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (NMDVS) to host a series of veteran outreach events at the BernCo Assessor’s Office located downtown at 501 Tijeras NW. The third outreach event is on Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the fourth and final event is on March 21.
County Video This micro documentary tells the history of the Dahl Sheep coming to New Mexico with Francisco de Coronado, how the eight sheep came to be on the Bernalillo County seal, and the branding of BernCo Bernie.On Jan. 1, 2019, five Bernalillo County officials were sworn in at the Hiland Theater. They are: Commissioner Debbie O'Malley, District 1; Commmissioner Charlene E. Pyskoty, District 5; Assessor Tanya R. Giddings; Probate Judge Cristy J. Carbon-Gaul; Sheriff Manuel Gonzales III.Learn more about the annual BernCo Bernie Sheep Day & First Impression Youth Rodeo that took place at Dennison Park Rodeo Grounds in Bernalillo County's South Valley.On Nov. 14, 2018, BernCo Commission Chair Steven Michael Quezada and the Bernalillo County Arts Board held a ribbon-cutting of “Vecinos,” a sculpture by Mark Horst and Working Classroom at Dolores Huerta Gateway Park. The profiles of the 10 South Valley citizens featured in the sculpture will be repainted in a different color scheme up to twice a year.Bernalillo County is proud to kick off its 2018 United Way campaign. Watch the video to find out why our employees give.Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce reminds property owners in Bernalillo County that the 1st half of their property taxes are due on November 10 and become delinquent after December 10. There are a variety of ways you can pay your bill.The ABQ Indian Center has reached out to Bernalillo County to offer a 1.38 acre property it owns as a site for the county's first Tiny Home Village.On Sept. 27, 2018, Bernalillo County held a community memorial service for unclaimed/indigent persons at Fairview Cemetery, 700 Yale SE. The Bernalillo County General Services Division administers the Unclaimed/Indigent Cremation Program for deceased persons who have passed away within the geographical boundaries of the county.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.Good news about Economic Development in Bernalillo County, specifically two new financial incentive tools—Local LEDA and GRIP. Find out more right here!
View All EventsUpcoming EventsCounty Meetings Home Page EventsHome Page Description2/19/20192/19/2019 - Open Gym VolleyballFree open gym volleyball for ages 16+ at Los Vecinos Community Center, 478 NM-333, Tijeras. Every Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 6:15-8:15 and Saturday from 1:15-3:15 p.m. Call (505) 314-0240 for more info.Location:Los Vecinos Community Center, 478 NM-333, TijerasTime:2/19/2019 6:15 PM - 2/19/2019 8:15 PM2/20/20192/20/2019 - Bernalillo County Arts BoardThe Bernalillo County Arts Board will meet on Feb. 20 from 12:30-4 p.m. at Gutierrez-Hubbell House. Please see the attached agenda.Location:Gutierrez-Hubbell House, 6029 Isleta Blvd SWTime:2/20/2019 12:30 PM - 2/20/2019 4:00 PM2/20/20192/20/2019 - Bernalillo County Detention Facility Oversight BoardPlease be advised that the Bernalillo County Detention Facility Oversight Board will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Please see attached agenda.Location:Union Square, 111 Union Square SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, First Floor conference roomTime:2/20/2019 4:30 PM 2/20/20192/20/2019 - Bernalillo County Arts Board2/26/20192/26/2019 - Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting2/28/20192/28/2019 - County Development Review Authority
View All Elected OfficialsView Commission District MapMeet Your County Commissioners Debbie O'MalleyDistrict 1Steven Michael QuezadaDistrict 2Maggie Hart StebbinsDistrict 3Lonnie C. TalbertDistrict 4Charlene E. PsykotyDistrict 5