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BernCo at a Glance
E-newsletter
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Volume 3 | Aug. 26, 2020 |
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COVID-19 Public Health Requirements
- Foremost, please stay home if you are sick. Period.
- Masks are mandatory in public, non-compliance can result in a $100 fine
- Mandatory 14-day isolation period for all out-of-state travel and/or visitors
- Practice social distancing -- be aware of your surroundings and others near you
- Adhere to the six-foot rule and stay at home except as needed for grocery shopping, medical assistance and exercise
- Limit group contact to five or fewer people
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
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New Mexico Department of Health:
- New Mexicans with COVID-19 related questions should call the coronavirus hotline at 855-600-3453
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Non-COVID-19 related questions or concerns, call 833-551-0518
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***NMDOH COVID-19 Public Dashboard -- the data dashboard includes county-by-county breakdowns of positive cases by age, gender and ethnicity.
Information and resources from the CDC regarding coronavirus COVID-19: www.cdc.gov.
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The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals interested in filling the vacant District 12 seat of the New Mexico House of Representatives.
The commission will appoint a replacement for Representative Patricio Ruiloba, who resigned his seat.
Nominations from interested individuals in Bernalillo County will be accepted until Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 at 5 p.m. Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé to the Bernalillo County Manager’s Office, Attention: Julie Morgas Baca, County Manager, Suite 10111, 1 Civic Plaza, NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102 or via email to: [email protected].
Interested persons must be at least 21 years old and live within the boundaries of House District 12.
The New Mexico House of Representatives District 12 is located in the southwest quadrant of Bernalillo County. A map of District 12 is located here.
The Board of County Commissioners will address the District 12 replacement at the administrative meeting on Sept. 8, 2020.
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Loan Opportunity for Small Businesses
Effected by COVID-19
(Click on the image below to be directed to New Mexico Finance Authority)
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Bernalillo County will hold a burning of Zozobra Watch Party Drive-in Style
When: Friday, Sept. 4, 2020
Where: Isleta Amphitheater, 5601 University Blvd. SE.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. No admission permitted after 7:30 p.m.
Admission is $20/car, unlimited occupants. The ticket sales will benefit Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe and the Bernalillo County Quality of Life Fund.
For additional details click here.
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Door-to-Door Visits Begin Nationwide for 2020 Census
The Census is in the final stages of the count. Census workers will be conducting Nonresponse Followup (NRFU) operations by knocking on doors of homes that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census.
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Health and Safety
Census takers are trained rigorously and will follow these CDC recommendations to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 transmission:
- Wear a face mask
- Will have face masks to provide to residents
- Maintain social distancing
- Practice hand hygiene
- Will not enter homes and will conduct interviews outside as much as possible or practical.
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How to identify a Census Worker
A Census Taker will have a valid ID badge with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark and an expiration date.
Census workers may also carry Census Bureau bags and other equipment with the Census Bureau logo as pictured below.
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Notice of Visit
Even though census workers are knocking on doors, residents can still self-respond online, by phone, or by mail.
Visit 2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 (English) | 844-468-2020 (Spanish)
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Healthy voting tips...
Visit healthyvoting.org for tips on healthy, secure and safe ways to cast your ballot this year.
Visit BerncoVotes.org for elections and voting information in Bernalillo County. For statewide information on elections and voting visit the New Mexico Voter Information Portal at NMVote.org.
2020 General Election Key Dates
- Sept. 14, 2020 – Clerk mails absentee application to all registered voters
- Oct. 6, 2020 – Clerks begin mailing absentee ballots to voters who have requested them.
- Oct. 6-16, 2020 – In-person Absentee Voting/Same Day Registration (SDR) at Clerk’s Annex.
- Oct. 17-31, 2020 – Early Voting/Same Day Registration
- Oct. 20, 2020 – Deadline for clerk to receive mailed absentee applications.
- Oct. 27, 2020 – Recommended final day for voters to mail absentee ballots.
- Nov. 3, 2020 – Election Day
- Absentee ballots must arrive by 7 p.m.
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IAFF Fire Fighters Launch Virtual Fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Association as COVID Threatens Fill the Boot |
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As the COVID pandemic affects communities across the United States, it has also impacted in-person fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). For 66 years, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has collected critical funds in the community – one dollar at a time – as part of the Fill the Boot program. But this year, due to social distancing, that’s not possible.
This summer, the Albuquerque Fill the Boot will be conducted virtually.
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BernCo Public Art - Call for Artists |
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The Bernalillo County Public Art program is announcing a call for artists to submit photographs for use in the building design of the new county headquarters at Alvarado Square.
Photographs chosen will help create a welcoming environment for customers, county employees and the public. The photographs will be printed in a large scale and used on the walls of Alvarado Square’s elevator lobbies, and additional photographs may be used on the windows of the new Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office suite.
The public art program is seeking photographs that represent the story and character of Bernalillo County, including the people, places, landscapes and events of the county.
Chosen photographers will receive $1,500, with a limit of one photograph per artist. Copies of the winning photographs will also be framed and added to the public art program’s permanent collection.
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Introducing Backyard Farming Buzz from Bernalillo County Open Space and Gutiérrez Hubbell House! Until we can garden together again in person, Backyard Farming Buzz will bring regular updates to help you schedule and plan your late summer and fall garden activities. Look for the sunflower and bee on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Facebook page for weather, planting, and planning tips. Let us know what kinds of gardening support would be helpful to you. Happy Growing! |
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Recent BernCo News Releases
(click each news release below to read in full)
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Aug. 24, 2020 - Bernalillo County’s Tiny Home Village is on its way to completion due to the efforts of Carpenters Local Union 1319.
More than 110 members of the union volunteered more than 1,400 hours over six weekends to complete the construction of 30 tiny homes located adjacent to the Albuquerque Indian Center, 105 Texas St. SE
Aug. 20, 2020 - Bernalillo County is planning to provide support for financial literacy services in the future and is now seeking information about financial literacy, financial sufficiency and financial-related education and training services available in Bernalillo County.
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- Metropolitan Detention Center (general inmate info): (505) 839-8700
- Roads and traffic: (505) 848-1504 or (505) 848-1503
- Animal Care Services: (505) 468-PETS
- Property Maintenance (report a park or facility that needs cleanup): (505) 224-2119
- Schedule a large item pick-up: (505) 892-1200
- Department of Behavioral Health Services customer service: (505) 468-1555
- Court of Wills, Estates and Probate (general info): (505) 468-1232
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Schedule an appointment: call (505) 468-1229 or email, [email protected]
- Unclaimed & Indigent Cremation Program: (505) 468-7295
- Accounts Payable general inquiries: (505) 468-7020
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All other calls: (505) 468-7777 or email, [email protected]
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