Bernalillo County
Recent News About Bernalillo County
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Corporate Welfare
I have been attending the Bernalillo County Commission meeting for well over a year now and things seem to be moving in the wrong direction. The Bernalillo County Commission and the City of Albuquerque are precariously sitting on a financial slope that the people may have a hard time recovering from.
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MLG: A Legacy of Less Safety & More Subjugation
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham (MLG) replaced our Second Amendment rights with her emergency regulations, penalizing the public possession of a firearm in Bernalillo County. MLG wanted us to believe that we are safer with her regulations, not our right to bear arms. But are we?
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Bernalillo County marks groundbreaking of Fire Station No. 66
Bernalillo County marked the commencement of construction for Bernalillo County Fire Station No. 66 on Sept. 6, the first to be built in over 25 years. This fire station is located at the southwest corner of Atrisco Vista Boulevard and Central Avenue SW and will cater to the expanding West Side area, including the vicinity of the Metropolitan Detention Center, according to a press release.
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Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce: 'With these small changes, I can turn public perception and glide our community into the 22nd century!'
Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce has provided enhancements and additions that benefit property taxpayers and county residents, including an updated property search website and the installation of a new automated teller machine (ATM) in the Alvarado Square building lobby, the county said in an Aug. 23 press release.
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Bernalillo County: Groundbreaking of affordable housing complex
Thomas Development Company and state and local officials recently marked the commencement of a new affordable housing complex, the San Roque apartments.
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Bernalillo County adopting launches proactive approach to address risks of fentanyl
On Aug. 21, Bernalillo County announced its observance of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day and is joining nationwide efforts to raise awareness about the hazards of synthetic opioids. As part of these efforts, the county has launched the Keep NM Alive website to provide educational information and access to live-saving resources.
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Bernalillo County adopts proactive stance to address fentanyl risks
Bernalillo County announced its observance of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Aug. 21, aligning with the nationwide endeavor to raise awareness about the hazards of synthetic opioids. The website KeepNMAlive is one of the multiple outreach initiatives the county is using to actively engage in public education, according to a press release.
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Emergency Management Director Thomas Walmsley: 'The sooner we can get the information out to the public so they can act, the better.'
Bernalillo County recently introduced a new way for the public to enroll in emergency notifications using an emergency notification system called Everbridge. People can receive alerts via landline, mobile text, or email on severe weather, fire risks, road closures, and other relevant updates, a press release from the county government said.
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Bernalillo County Manager Baca: 'We know these results would not be possible without our hardworking customer service team'
Bernalillo County officials said a recent customer engagement survey conducted at BernCo @ Alvarado Square yielded favorable responses from customers and visitors entering the county building at 415 Silver Ave SW. The survey was conducted through May and focused on various aspects of the visitor experience, a county press release said.
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Bernalillo County Commission approves resolution to preserve historic El Camino Real De Tierra Adentro
The Bernalillo County Commission approved a resolution to partner with the City of Albuquerque in the rejuvenation of Sunset Road and Isleta Boulevard from Central Avenue to Isleta Pueblo on Aug. 8, a county press release said.
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Bernalillo County manager: 'Bernalillo County is immensely grateful for the opportunity to broaden our partnership with UNM Hospital'
From July 26, UNM Hospital has taken over the role of the new healthcare provider at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Bernalillo County. This transition, facilitated by the newly formed MDC Health Care Authority, signifies a partnership between Bernalillo County and UNM Hospital to ensure comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services for MDC inmates, according to a press release.
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Bernalillo County's Arguelles warns of dangerous Rio Grande conditions: 'It may not be the best time to be on the water'
Rescue crews responded to 29 rescue calls over the last three weeks along dangerous stretches of the Rio Grande near Corrales.
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Polk Middle School joins Bernalillo County Animal Shelter to find new homes for dogs
Polk Middle School in Albuquerque has partnered with the Bernalillo County Animal Shelter to help dogs find new homes by having students write resumes from the perspective of dogs applying for the position of man's best friend, according to a KOB article published April 14.
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Nob Hill's Hurricane's Café begins roof repairs after extensive hurricane damage
Hurricane’s Café in Albuquerque's Nob Hill section is repairing its roof after it was heavily damaged by the intense winds that recently ravaged New Mexico.
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Univeristy of New Mexico Hospital CEO: 'We’re committed to establishing a partnership with Bernalillo County'
Bernalillo County and the University of New Mexico (UNM) Hospital are forming a partnership to provide medical and behavioral health resources to inmates at the county’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC).
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New Mexico's Mirabal Moya on veterans' exhibit at Bernalillo Museum: 'I love this idea, and you have my full support'
Brave veterans from the Southwest who were members of every branch of service could receive special recognition at the Bernalillo Museum thanks to a bill working its way through the New Mexico Legislature.
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Bernalillo County Commissioner on fentanyl: 'BernCo has stepped up to fight this epidemic plaguing our community'
In order to fight what it called an “epidemic” that’s “plaguing” the community, the Bernalillo County Commission voted to earmark $975,000 to continue a fentanyl prevention and education campaign.
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Bridge Boulevard will be getting a makeover, along with other road improvement projects 'to improve the traffic flow along the corridor'
Bernalillo County is seeking more than $17 million to fund at a dozen road improvement projects, including $1.2 million for the expansion of Bridge Boulevard.
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Albuquerque FBI agent: 'We’re actively pursuing any leads that anyone might have' related to Leonard John Lucero
The FBI is searching for convicted felon Leonard John Lucero, 51, after finding dozens of firearms and more than $100,000 in suspected stolen property while executing a search warrant in his home and storage unit.
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Sanchez on store closing: 'It's a double go-away – one for the store and one for Bob'
The co-owner of Martin Bros. Plumbing recently revealed that the store is closing after 86 years in business.