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“Take a Ride on Us” During 2019 Thanksgiving Holiday Celebrations

Use the code ABQTURKEY19 on the Uber app until 3 a.m. Dec. 2 to receive up to $10 off one ride.
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BernCo Commission Passes County Wellness Act Resolution

The new resolution will require vendors to meet the paid time off standards for any procurement exceeding $20,000.
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Bernalillo County’s Department of Behavioral Health Receives $1.2 Million Grant

More than one million dollars of federal funding will be coming to Bernalillo County to supplement current efforts by the county’s Department of Behavioral Health Services [DBHS] to identify, respond, treat, and support individuals impacted by the opioid epidemic.
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BernCo Board Honors Latest Employees of the Quarter

Bernalillo County Commission honors the Employees of the Quarter for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2020. Congrats to the employees, who were nominated by fellow employees and supervisors for their exemplary dedication to Bernalillo County.

BernCo Commission Approves Plastic Bag and Styrofoam Ban in Unincorporated Bernalillo County

The Board of Commissioners tonight approved an ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags and Styrofoam (polystyrene) containers in the unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County, outside the city limits of Albuquerque.
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BernCo Passes Minimum Wage Increase

On Oct. 15 the Bernalillo County Commission approved the minimum wage cost of living increase from $9.05 to $9.20 per hour. The increase will take effect Jan. 1, 2020.
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Suicide Prevention in Bernalillo County

The Bernalillo County Department of Behavioral Health Services is committed to the reduction of suicidal thoughts and behaviors with mental health support and treatment.
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Bernalillo County FY 2019 Q4 Employees of the Quarter Honored

The Employee Recognition Committee presents seven employees to the Board of Commissioners to receive the recognition of Employee of the Quarter. Each person selected received the highest ranking in their division. The recognition committee ranked each nomination form submitted and selected the employee from each division with the highest average. The Board of County Commissioners recognize and appreciate the hard work and dedication of seven employees who have shown exemplary dedication to Bernalillo County.

County Commission Approves Design and Name Of New County Building

Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square will be the name of the new home for most Bernalillo County offices in the renovated Alvarado Square building.
County Commission Approves Design and Name Of New County Building

Massive Behavioral Health Training and Education Efforts Launched by Bernalillo County

Sadly, New Mexico has some of the highest rates of mental illness and substance abuse in the nation- highlighting the need for a continuum of behavioral health care. In 2015 Bernalillo County created the Behavioral Health Initiative to build that system of care, to date, the BHI has created 19 programs.
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County Commission Appoints Census Committee Members

Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque have joined together in an effort to get a more complete count for the 2020 census.
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Bernalillo County’s Behavioral Health Initiative to Partner with Mayor Keller to Keep Westside Shelter Open Year-Round

At an event at the facility, Mayor Tim Keller and Bernalillo County Manager Julie Morgas Baca joined other City and County officials and shelter managers to cement a new partnership that keeps the Westside Emergency Housing Center open year-round and increases access to services.
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Bernalillo County Makes Progress Toward Resolving McClendon Lawsuit

BernCo officials are excited to announce significant progress in the county’s efforts to resolve the requirements of the 1995 McClendon vs. City of Albuquerque lawsuit.
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    History of Bernalillo County

    History of Bernalillo County
    During the period of 1610 to 1680, New Mexico's historical archives reflect the Spanish dominance on indigenous populations of what we know today as New Mexico.

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    The county manager is hired by the Board of County Commissioners to carry out policies and serve as the chief administrative officer of county government.

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