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10/30/2009 Bernalillo County Fire Department Presents “Operation Boo” on Halloween Night
Bernalillo County Fire Department crews will be handing out candy and reflective bags to trick-or-treaters at all of our stations between the hours of 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Halloween night, October 31.
“Operation Boo is a great opportunity to reach out to the community we serve,” says Fire Chief John Garcia. “It’s one way we can help children have a fun and safe Halloween.”
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10/20/2009 New Ethics Code Introduced
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Bernalillo County Commissioner Maggie Hart Stebbins will present a comprehensive, updated County Code of Ethics to govern County elected officials and employees at the next Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Hart Stebbins stated that the proposal is a proactive step to establish clear, consistent, and enforceable ethical standards for the County. “The County’s ethics ordinance was last updated in the mid 1970’s. There’s a clear need to bring Bernalillo County into the 21st century so that we’re in compliance with state law and taxpayers are confident that county resources are being used appropriately.”
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10/16/2009 "South Valley Clean"Saturday Oct. 17th 8:00am to Noon
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Join Bernalillo County Commissioner Art De La Cruz and the Mountain View Community Saturday Oct. 17th for the "South Valley Clean"
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10/6/2009 Sheriff's Department To Conduct Directed Patrols On Halloween Night
| On Saturday, October 31, 2009 beginning at 3:00 pm the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department’s Sex Offender Registration and Tracking Unit (SORT) will be conducting added directed patrols. Any neighborhoods or events that would like to be included in the patrol should contact the sheriff’s department’s |
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10/5/2009 South Broadway Family Health Clinic Construction Underway
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County Commissioner Art De La Cruz and representatives from the NM Department of Health and First Choice Community Healthcare are pleased to announce the beginning of construction renovation of the South Broadway Family Health Clinic.
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10/1/2009 Municipal Election: October 6, 2009
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The next election in the Bernalillo County area is Tuesday, October 6, 2009. This Albuquerque municipal election is administered and conducted by the
You will need to link to the City Clerk for election night returns.
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9/24/2009 Commissioner De La Cruz Asks GE to Provide Definite Plan
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Bernalillo County Commissioner Art De La Cruz will meet this afternoon with both General Electric Company managers and union representatives to determine if GE will keep the New Mexico plant open. Commissioner De La Cruz has met with both sides during this negotiation period, however, this will be the first joint meeting where both sides are at the table with a government official. GE announced plans earlier this summer to close its Albuquerque facility by fall 2010. The plant employs about 400 workers and has been producing airplane engine parts here since the late 1960s.
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8/13/2009 Bernalillo County After School Recreation Program Has Begun Again
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After a two year absence, County Commission Chair Alan Armijo and the Board of County Commissioners are proud to announce the reinstatement of the After School Recreation Program at all seven County Community Centers. Beginning August 20, 2009, the first day of school for APS, the program will be in place for elementary and middle school aged children.
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8/12/2009 Public Information and IT Departments Receive Top Ten Digital Award
Bernalillo County’s official website has been named one of 2009’s top ten County websites in the U.S.
“The Center for Digital Government has found that America’s counties are embracing new technologies to involve citizens, are moving toward transparent government and are increasing green and sustainable measures while continuing to improve online services,” says Bernalillo County Manager Thaddeus Lucero. |
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8/7/2009 Bernalillo County Open Space Program Sponsors Leopold Legacy Film Series
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The Leopold Legacy Film Series features a series of films being shown throughout New Mexico that speaks to Aldo Leopold’s message of land ethics, wilderness management, ecology, and connections and observations of nature.
The first event in the series takes place this Friday, August 7, 2009 at 5:30pm at the CABQ Open Space Visitor Center.
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8/7/2009 Updated H1N1 Guidance for Schools for the Fall Flu Season
Updated federal guidelines offer state and local public health and school officials a range of options for responding to 2009 H1N1 influenza in schools, depending on how severe the flu may be in their communities. The guidance says officials should balance the risk of flu in their communities with the disruption that school dismissals will cause in education and the wider community.
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7/30/2009 Commissioner DeLaCruz to Address GE Closure
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In response to the GE plant closure, Commissioner De La Cruz will direct the Bernalillo County Office of Economic Development to meet with local realtors, the Chamber of Commerce, and local businesses to develop a revitalization and use plan for the Woodward facility.
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7/25/2009 Summer Neighborhood Newsletter 2009
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The Bernalillo County Public Information Department has issued the Summer 2009 Neighborhood Newsletter with news and information.
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7/15/2009 All Female Fire Crew Takes Care of Business
| A fire call came in on Thurs. July 9 to Bernalillo County Fire Station 2. When they arrived at the fire scene on Bridge Blvd. and Gatewood Road in the South Valley, Station 2’s crew was unique. In what was a rare event, an all female crew were the first responders to the scene. |
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7/14/2009 FREE Bernalillo County Program to help with Prescription Drug CostsPrescription cards available at all Bernalillo County Community Centers, UNMH, Presbyterian, Lovelace Health Systems, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Joy Junction
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Bernalillo County announces the launch of a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. The County is making prescription drug discount cards available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that offers average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs.
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6/17/2009 Bernalillo County Kicks Off the East Mountain Summer Concert Series
| Bernalillo County’s Los Vecinos Community Center will proudly host its second annual East Mountain Summer Concert Series. Every Friday night for the next eight weeks from 6:00pm to 8:00pm a musical group will play for the community. All of the performances are free to the public. Over the course of the concert series, music will range from country to jazz to classic rock and roll. No performance is scheduled over the July 4th holiday weekend. |
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6/15/2009 South Valley Plans Town Hall Meeting
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County Commissioner Art De La Cruz is hosting a Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. The topic of discussion will be the needs and services for senior citizens who will utilize the South Valley Multi-Purpose Center.
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6/10/2009 Bernalillo County Employee Night at Isotopes Stadium
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Bernalillo County Commissioner Art De La Cruz, Vice Chair, threw out the first pitch at Monday night’s Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Oklahoma City Redhawks game. This event was the second annual “Bernalillo County Employee Night” at Isotopes Stadium with a record breaking number of Bernalillo County Employee and Family ticketholders – just over 1,000.
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6/5/2009 New Pet Rules For Bernalillo County Start June 8th
| Bernalillo County’s new animal control ordinance and related fee structure will take effect Monday, June 8. While much of the 32-page document remains the same, there will be some important changes. |
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6/1/2009 Jump into Summer!
| Bernalillo County Swimming Pools are OPEN
Make a splash and get a jump on your summer.
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5/26/2009 Road Construction Work in Bernalillo County
Closure of Raymac Road at Isleta Boulevard
Raymac Road will be closed at Isleta Boulevard for 2 weeks, beginning May 26th.
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Road Work at Isleta/Goff/Arenal Intersection
Road work will also begin on Tuesday, May 26th, at the intersection of Isleta, Goff, and Arenal. |
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5/19/2009 Operation Address Helps You in an Emergency
| In the case of a fire or a medical emergency, our first responders need to be able to find your address quickly and easily. This happens only when your home or business address is clearly visible to the responders. In the case of a fire, smoke and flames can be seen by firefighters but what about when the call is for medical service? |
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5/19/2009 Wildfire Prevention
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As wildfire conditions worsen with higher temperatures, lower humidity levels and gustier winds, Bernalillo County fire stations and several other local agencies have adopted a simple, yet effective way to signal pending danger.
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5/18/2009 New Bernalillo County Commissioner Sworn In
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Maggie Hart Stebbins was sworn in Tuesday at 3:00 pm as the new Bernalillo County Commissioner for District 3. Commissioner Hart Stebbins was appointed by Governor Bill Richardson to fill the vacant seat left by Commissioner Deanna Archuleta.
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5/13/2009 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled For Amistad Youth Crisis Shelter
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Bernalillo County Commissioner Art De La Cruz ,YDI Director Chris Baca and state legislators will celebrate the dedication of the Amistad Youth Crisis Shelter tomorrow afternoon. The 6,000 square foot facility will accommodate 16 young adults who are in a crisis situation such as homeless or a runaway. The programming will include education and therapy and will be staffed 24 hours per day.
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5/12/2009 2009 Local Food Festival And Field DaySat. May 16th 12 to 3 pm Gutierrez-Hubbell House 6029 Isleta Boulevard, SW
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”Pet a chicken, feed a goat, listen to live music, and just enjoy the beauty of one of New Mexico’s historic treasures!” Join us for the 2009 Local Food Festival and Field Day.
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5/5/2009 Bernalillo County Stimulus Employment Opportunities
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The Bernalillo County Commissioners unanimously approved a stimulus package that will employ nearly 100 people. Dates of employment will be from June 1, 2009 – August 28, 2009. Please see the flyer for more information on position types and how to apply.
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5/4/2009 Stimulus Package Creates 100 Temporary JobsNews Conference 10:30 am One Civic Plaza 10th Floor
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Bernalillo County Commissioner Art De La Cruz announces that the process is now in place for interested individuals to apply for the 100 temporary positions created by a $500,000 stimulus package sponsored by Commissioner De La Cruz.
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5/1/2009 Commissioner Meeting With Sandia Heights Neighborhood
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Commissioner Michael C. Wiener and the Bernalillo County Public Works Division will be attending the Sandia Heights Neighborhood Association meeting on Monday, May 4 at 7:30 pm at the Church of the Good Shepard at 7834 Tennyson, NE concerning proposed changes to speed humps in Sandia Heights. All residents are invited and encouraged to attend and provide input.
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4/29/2009 Swine Flu Information
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The US Department of Health and Human Services has declared a nationwide Public Health Emergency in response to the Swine Flu outbreak. See below and attached for more information on the Swine Flu and the PHE. Additional information may also be found at
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4/28/2009 Commissioner Archuleta Is Headed For Washington
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Bernalillo County Commission Chair Deanna A. Archuleta will soon be trading pinon for cherry blossoms. She has accepted a position in Washington, D.C. with the U.S. Department of the Interior and is expected to relinquish her position with the County at the end of this month. New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson will appoint her successor.
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4/21/2009 Bernalillo County Community Health Council Open Houses
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Please join the Bernalillo County Community Health Council in a series of Open Houses where we explore Behavioral Health, Crime, Education, Health Services Access, and Poverty in Bernalillo County and how these areas affect the health of Bernalillo County Residents.
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4/20/2009 Bernalillo County Redesign
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Bernalillo County is redesigning its website. We need your input! Please take a moment to share your ideas with us.
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4/20/2009 Water wisely ..."before 11am and after 7pm"
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Watering restrictions under the Bernalillo County Water Conservation
Ordinance take effect
April 1st for all of Bernalillo
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4/15/2009 Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
Sunday, April 19
8:00 am to 12:30 pm
At Elks Lodge #461
2430 Centre SE, Gibson & Yale
All proceeds to benefit the Deputy James F. McGrane "Officer Street Survival Training Fund."
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4/15/2009 South Valley Pride Day '09Oh, How We Love Our South Valley"
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Saturday April 18, 2009
Community Clean Up
9:00am – 12:30pm
Volunteers needed for:
Thorough-fare Cleanup,
Fred Wolfel at 877-1884
Graffiti Removal,
Mike Rodriguez at 224-1666
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Sunday April 19, 2009
Community Celebration
11:00am – 5:30pm
Parade begins at 11:00am at Blake & Isleta SW
A Message from Commisioner De La Cruz (video)
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4/3/2009 What did you think of last November's General Election?
| As part of an on-going effort to ensure accuracy, fairness, integrity and efficiency in our election process, County Clerk Maggie Toulouse Oliver will be hosting several opportunities for the public to provide input and feedback.
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4/1/2009 Property Owners Receive Notices Of Value
| County Assessor Karen L. Montoya announces that the 2009 Notices of Value for properties within Bernalillo County will be mailed on April 1, 2009. Notices of Value are issued for Land and Improvements, Manufactured Homes, Business Personal Property and Livestock. |
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3/6/2009 Lifeguards Wanted
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If you want to be a lifeguard this summer, now is the time to prepare.
Lifeguarding Classes are being offered beginning in March. You must complete the instructional class and successfully pass the aquatic pretest, before you can apply for a lifeguard position. Register today!
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3/3/2009 Public Information Meeting Scheduled for Eubank Boulevard Improvements ProjectTues. March 3rd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sandia Presbyterian Church located at 10704 Paseo del Norte NE
| The Public Works Division will host a public information meeting to present to area residents and businesses information about the planned improvements to Eubank Boulevard between San Antonio Drive and Paseo del Norte. |
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2/26/2009 New Tax Relief For Many Bernalillo County Seniors
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Bernalillo County assessor Karen L. Montoya encourages any low income homeowner in Bernalillo County who is disabled or 65 years old or older to contact her office about applying for a new form of property tax relief.
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2/5/2009 Winter Newsletter
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The Bernalillo County Public Information Department has issued the Winter 2009 Neighborhood Newsletter with news and information.
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2/4/2009 Ice Cream Social
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Join Commissioner Art De La Cruz at a neighborhood association Ice Cream Social. Tuesday Feb. 17th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the South Valley Economic Development Center 318 Isleta Blvd. SW.
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1/2/2009 Swearing In Ceremony For Bernalillo County Elected Officials
| Bernalillo County’s five recently elected officials were sworn in during an Oath of Office ceremony on Thursday, January 1, 2009 in the Judge Frank H. Allen, Jr. Ceremonial Courtroom, Room 338 in the Bernalillo County Second Judicial District Courthouse. |
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12/29/2008 County Treasurer Extends Office Hours For Property Tax Payment and Assistance
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Bernalillo County Treasurer Patrick Padilla has extended office hours at One Civic Plaza to accommodate property tax owners. “Nearly 270,000 tax bills were mailed out earlier this month,” says Treasurer Padilla. “I have extended office hours in order to have staff available to answer any questions and accept payment.”
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12/16/2008 Unofficial APS / CNM Candidate Filing For February 3rd Election
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11/24/2008 November is NM Recycling Awareness Month
"Nothing in nature is exhausted in its first use." - Ralph Waldo Emerson, Works
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11/6/2008 Bernalillo County Is Looking For Sheriff Officers
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The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department is currently accepting application registrations for both lateral and cadet officers.
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10/14/2008 Mats Transitional Housing Facilities Open Doors
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Bernalillo County Commissioner Deanna Archuleta and other dignitaries officially opened the doors of the newly completed 82 bed transitional housing unit to be used in coordination with the existing detox programs at MATS.
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10/1/2008 Public Notice
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The Bernalillo County Housing Department will be handing out applications packets for the Section 8 Voucher Rental Assistance Program.
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9/29/2008 Bachechi Property
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The Bachechi Master Plan is complete and will be submitted for approval to the Zoning Administrator in October for a November public hearing.
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8/21/2008 First Charter School In U.S. Aimed At Educating Inmates
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Bernalillo County’s nationally recognized Metropolitan Detention Center made history this month when it opened the Gordon Bernell Charter School for inmates and those currently serving time in the County’s Community Custody Program.
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8/20/2008 New Flood Hazard Areas For Portions Of The South Valley
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has produced revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Bernalillo County that will change the status of some properties, placing them in a flood hazard area.
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6/30/2008 "Life or Meth"
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The Bernalillo County Dept. of Substance Abuse and the MATS Response Team present "Life or Meth", a video presentation on the dangers of meth use, addiction and recovery.
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6/19/2008 $24 Million Southwest Valley Flood Reduction Project Agreement Becomes Official
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A signing Ceremony was held at the Bernalillo County Public Works Dept. where County Commissioner Teresa L. Cordova PhD, the Army Corp of Engineers and AMAFCA signed a Project Cooperation Agreement.
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5/18/2008 More Kudos For Bernalillo County's Juvenile Detention Center
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Bernalillo County’s state-of-the-art Juvenile Detention and Youth Services Center is the focus of a glowing review on the cover of this month’s “Youth Today,” the only independent, nationally distributed newspaper read by thousands of professionals in the youth service field.
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3/14/2008 Final Report From The Environmental Justice Task Force
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The purpose of these objectives is to provide recommendations to the Air Quality Control Board (AQCB) to address EJ concerns in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. The following objectives relate to
guidelines for air quality.
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2/24/2008 Important Phone Numbers
In Order To Better Serve You, Bernalillo County Is Providing These Numbers Which Were Not Included In The Qwest Dex White Pages
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