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BernCo at a Glance
E-newsletter
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Volume 3 | June 16, 2020
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- Foremost, please stay home if you are sick. Period.
- If you go out, wear a face mask
- 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
- Non-COVID-19 related questions or concerns, call 833-551-0518
- ***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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(click on link above to read the full news release)
June 16, 2020
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The 90-day postponement of the Bernalillo County Employee Wellness Act, due to the circumstances surrounding the coronavirus (COVID 19), enacted by the county manager under an emergency powers declaration, will go before the Bernalillo County Commission on June 30 for public comment and a vote by commissioners on whether to support the manager’s decision to postpone implementation of the ordinance.
County Manager Julie Morgas Baca postponed enactment of the Employee Wellness Act, also known as the paid time off ordinance, until Oct. 1, 2020.
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BernCo Makes the
New Mexico Safe Promise
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Bernalillo County has taken the pledge to join the New Mexico Hospitality Association in its New Mexico Safe Promise campaign.
The initiative invites all New Mexicans to make a personal commitment to follow COVID-19 Safe Practices to help make New Mexico the safest place for its families, workers, and customers.
By making the New Mexico Safe Promise, you commit to:
- Use a face covering while in public
- Stay six feet from others
- Stay home when sick
- Wash your hands frequently and follow recommended hygiene practices
- Participate in any COVID-19 related training made available at your workplace
The New Mexico Safe Promise campaign was developed in response to the coronavirus pandemic and in conjunction with the safe reopening of businesses throughout the state through practices aligned with New Mexico Department of Health Ordinances and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. The goal is to use the New Mexico Safe Promise to build consumer confidence and make New Mexico the safest place to live, work, and play!
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Treasurer’s Office Mails Annual
Delinquent Tax Notices
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State law requires sending delinquent tax notices each year. We understand many citizens are
unemployed under the COVID pandemic. The Treasurer’s Office cannot delay or stop such notices.
Property Taxes owed from 2017 will be sent to the State for collections unless paid by June 30th. Property Tax owners delinquent for 2018 and 2019 tax years are encouraged to call 468-7031 or email the Treasurer’s Office
[email protected]
to make payment arrangements.
Treasurer Nancy Bearce will be watching for any tax credit or other relief legislation during the Special Session on June 18th for property owners having difficulty paying their taxes during COVID. The Treasurer encourages concerned citizens to contact their state representative or senator and attend town halls to voice your concerns. To find your legislator, visit
https://nmlegis.gov/Members/Find_My_Legislator
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FREE Movies in the Parking Lot
Drive-In Edition
Saturday's @ Isleta Amphitheater
Gates open @ 7 p.m. -- Movie begins @ dusk
Saturday, June 20
A Dog's Journey
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Virtual Summer Recreation
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Bernalillo County's Virtual Summer Recreation Programs is now in Week 2 with more videos, lessons, gaming and workouts - something for just about every kid to enjoy!
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BernCo Parks and Recreation
Summer Schedule
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In an effort to keep Bernalillo County residents and county employees safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, most summer programs have been cancelled and outdoor swimming pools will not open.
The following is a schedule of open and closed facilities and cancelled events and programs:
OPEN:
Rio Grande Pool (opening date and operating hours to be determined)
· Limited swimmers in facilities
· No spectators
· Social distancing will be observed
· Modified adult swim programming:
- Lap swim only (no congregating and social distancing must be maintained
- Adult water exercise
· NO OPEN RECREATIONAL SWIM
Grab-n-go lunches will continue at the community centers. Additional locations will be added as the summer lunch program begins.
Summer Lunch Program going on now at 22 sites throughout the county.
FREE 'grab and go' breakfasts and lunches will be served five days a week
until Aug. 5.
CLOSED AND CANCELLED:
· ALL outdoor swimming pools
· Community centers
· Summer sports leagues (youth basketball and adult softball)
· Jimmy Nieto Softball Tournament
· New Mexico Recreation & Park Association state conference in Albuquerque
The county Parks and Recreation Department is re-branding for the summer of 2020 with the slogan,
“Recreating Recreation to Virtual Involvement
for a Healthier and Safer Community Experience”
While the county is not offering traditional summer camps, “virtual camps” are being set up to offer zoom classes for exercise, art instruction, music classes and more. The county will also offer grab-n-go art kits that kids can use at home.
Information about available summer programming opportunities through Bernalillo County Parks, Recreation and Open Space can be found at:
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Recent BernCo News Releases
(click each news release below to read in full)
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June 16, 2020 - Clerk Linda Stover announces certification of the 2020 primary election canvass.
“This morning’s certification of Bernalillo County’s primary election canvass caps off a historic election,” said Clerk Linda Stover. “Despite the coronavirus public health emergency, 42% of eligible voters cast a ballot in this primary. If you did not or were not able to vote in the primary, please do so in November. Check to see if you are registered to vote and check to make sure your voter registration is up to date.”
The certified Bernalillo County Canvass will now be forwarded to the New Mexico Secretary of State and state canvassing board for the state certification.
Photos courtesy Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office.
June 12, 2020 - The Department of Behavioral Health Services has been recognized with an achievement award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
NACo recognized Supportive Aftercare Program: Community Reintegration, a Collaboration with Parks and Rec in the category of Parks and Recreation. This program centers around teaching individuals to use transitional living communities as a safe space to continue working on their recovery and to learn to utilize the strengths of their surrounding community. Addiction often forces individuals into isolation, so learning to be part of a dynamic community is often something individuals trying to maintain recovery struggle with. The program focuses on how the Supportive Aftercare Program (SAC), in the heart of Albuquerque’s International District, is teaching individuals how to access various community resources and use them as an asset to their overall well-being, while living as part of a unique sober community.
Due to the overall success of the SAC program and the desire to show individuals in the community that their community does in fact care about them and want them to be a part of the community, Bernalillo County decided to combine forces between two departments for the greater good of the clients. This collaboration highlights the successful and creative collaboration between Bernalillo County’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department and the Department of Behavioral Health Services (DBHS).
June 12, 2020
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Due to the circumstances surrounding the coronavirus (COVID 19), Bernalillo County Manager Julie Morgas Baca has postponed enactment of the Employee Wellness Act, also known as the paid time off ordinance, until Oct. 1, 2020. The ordinance, approved by the County Commission in 2019, was originally scheduled to take effect on July 1.
The Employee Wellness Act governs only businesses outside the city limits in the unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County with two or more employees. Under the ordinance, employees will accrue paid leave to be used for purposes such as sick time, family leave, or vacation. Employers will be required to track the paid time off for each employee.
A copy of the ordinance can be found
here
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How the 2020 Census Can Impact Communities
The 2020 Census is your chance to shape your community—and your future.
Fastest and easiest way -- go online to
www.2020Census.gov
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NMSU: BernCo Cooperative Extension Service
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Thank you for reading BernCo at a Glance
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For assistance, please contact:
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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
- 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
- All other calls: (505) 468-7777 or email, [email protected]
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