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Community Celebrates Second Street SW Corridor Improvements

The community and local elementary school students joined officials to celebrate the recent completion of $8.5 million in improvements to the Second Street SW corridor.

BernCo Commission Supports New Mexico United

The BernCo Board of Commissioners called upon all citizens of BernCo to increase their participation and support of New Mexico United soccer club as fun and exciting entertainment.

County Commission Picks Company to Manage the Proposed Route 66 Visitors Center

The Bernalillo County Commission has chosen West Central Community Development Group as operator/management services for the proposed Route 66 Visitors Center to be built near I-40 and Atrisco Vista Boulevard on the county’s far West Side.

BernCo Board Declares March 29 as Dolores Huerta Day

At its March 26 administrative meeting, the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners honored and recognized March 29, 2019 as Dolores Huerta Day. It encouraged all Bernalillo County residents to serve the community in her name and participate in the day of service honoring this great New Mexican. Huerta, a proud New Mexican, was born on April 10, 1930 in Dawson, New Mexico and along with Cesar Chavez co-founded the National Farmworkers Association which later became the United Farm Workers.

County Commission Declares March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day

At its March 26 administrative meeting, the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners honored and recognized March 31, 2019, as César Chávez Day. It encouraged all Bernalillo County residents to serve the community in his name and live by his vision for equality and dignity through non-violence.

Southwest View Tackles Future of Southwest Mesa Development

In this latest edition of "Southwest View," Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada and Albuquerque City Councilor Klarissa Peña interview Enrico Gradi, Director of Planning and Development Services for Bernalillo County and David Campbell, the City of Albuquerque Planning Department Director about the future of development on the Southwest Mesa.

BernCo Commission Approves Resolution to Strengthen Non-Discrimination Policies

On Feb. 26 the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to strengthen non-discrimination policies.

bernco commission strengthens non-discrimination policies

South Valley Pride Day Parade Applications Now Being Accepted

South Valley Pride Day 2019 is coming on Sunday, April 28. It begins with the annual parade at 11 a.m.

South Valley Flood Reduction Project Saves Money for South Valley Residents

Almost 300 South Valley property owners will be receiving letters this week notifying them of the change in their flood zone status.

New BernCo Housing Nonprofit Signs First Agreement

BernCo Commissioners have approved the transfer of $500,000 to the newly created Bernalillo County Affordable Housing Nonprofit to help DBG Properties build the Valle del Rio senior apartments on Bridge Boulevard, just west of the Rio Grande.

County Commission Approves Revenue Bonds for New Workforce Housing Development

Bernalillo County Commissioners approved the issuance of $8 million in multi-family housing revenue bonds for the Valle del Rio Apartments in the southwest part of the county.

revenue bonds approved for apartment complex

County Unveils Crime Fighting Tools for Southwest Mesa

– Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque are taking aim at violators and lawbreakers committing crimes on the Southwest Mesa of Bernalillo County. New signs have been posted informing all residents and visitors that dumping of trash and discharging firearms are illegal on the mesa.

BernCo Board Recognizes BernCo Fire Crew For Bravery During Active Shooter Incident

The BernCo Board thanked the A Shift crew of Bernalillo County Fire Station 38 A Shift Crew for their response to the active shooter incident at Ben E. Keith on November 12, 2018.

BernCo Facilitates Gun Safety Dialogue

County Commission Chair Steven Michael Quezada and Vice Chair Lonnie Talbert hosted a group of representatives from public safety, behavioral health, education, gun owners, gun rights advocates and victims of gun violence at the Hiland Theater today to begin a gun safety dialogue.

Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada Rebuffs City Council’s Vote Against Adding Albuquerque Public School District to Intergovernmental Commission

The Albuquerque City Council, at its Nov. 19 council meeting, voted 2-7 against adding the Albuquerque Public School District to the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission. Bernalillo County Commission Chair Steven Michael Quezada would like the council to reconsider that action.