Monthly Archives: July 2021

Bernco at a Glance

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BernCo at a Glance | July 8, 2021

County Offices Reopened July 1

Notable exceptions to the reopening are as follows:

  • Assessor’s Office –Main office closed to the public
    Walk-up window Service: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    Located on north side of Assessor’s building
    Available by phone
    8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Phone: 505-222-3700
    Email: assessor@bernco.gov
    Online Services – www.bernco.gov/assessor
  • Clerk’s Office – Closed to public access
    Contact: 505-468-1290 or email: clerk@bernco.gov
    Bureau of Elections – 505-243-VOTE or email: clerk@bernco.gov
    Register to vote or update registration at BerncoVotes.org
    Marriage Licenses – By appointment only – 505-468-1290
    Recording & Filing department- Call 505-468-1290
  • Treasurer’s Office – Office is closed
    Payment window in the basement of Government Center is open M-F, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Contact the Treasurer’s Office by phone at 505-468-7031 M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Email: treasurers@bernco.gov
    Tax payments may be made online at: https://www.bernco.gov/treasurer;
    By mail to: PO Box 27800 Albuquerque, NM 87125;
    Via Bernalillo County drop boxes located at: Fifth and Marquette NW, Village of Tijeras Offices, Paradise Hills Community Center, Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center, and Westside Community Center

Bernalillo County encourages non-vaccinated residents to follow CDC guidelines for mask-wearing. Vaccinated individuals are asked to continue social distancing, frequent and appropriate hygiene practices and voluntary mask-wearing.

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New Mexico History & Culture Opportunities

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 July 2021 Online & In-Person New Mexico History & Culture Opportunities

THE ALBUQUERQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY www.albuqhistsoc.org
& THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NM www.hsnm.org
Encourage your participation in the following on-line history & cultural events:

THE ALBUQUERQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY July 18, 2 pm, Facebook Live.  Building Community and Culture: Jews in 20th Century Albuquerque by Harvey Buchalter. Go to the website, albuqhistsoc.org then link to the Facebook page.

New Mexico Historic Sites and Museums are open. Check individual websites for hours, open dates, etc.  nmhistoricsites.org. There are also programs on their YouTube channel. 

The Wheels Museum, 1100 2nd St. SW has reopened. Times are Monday-Thursday, 9am-12 noon. Call first to confirm, 243-6269 or info@wheelsmuseum.org.

FUNDRAISER FOR THE NM HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & GELLERT CENTER FOR EDUCATION, Silent auction begins July 15. Go to their website for more info, nmHolocaustMuseum.org or call 247-0606. 616 Central SW.nmholocaustmuseum.org.

JULY 7-11 and again July 14-18, $30. International Folk Art market on Museum Hill in Santa Fe.

​JULY 8, 1 pm, virtual, free. Museum of Las Cruces presents The Pueblo Revolt with the Pueblo Action Alliance. Go to las-cruces.org/1523/museums. Also htpps:rebrand.ly/PuebloRevolt. 575-541-2217. Contact Kayla Myers for link and more information. kmyers@las-cruces.org, 575-541-2154

JULY 8/9, 11 am and every Thursday/Fri. in July, in person, $2. Tour of Torreon Mundos de Mestizaje fresco by Frederico Vigil. National Hispanic Cultural Center. Register at nhccnm.org.

JULY 9, 1 pm, Zoom. Colcha Embroidery. National Hispanic Cultural Center. www.nhccnm.org.

JULY 9 and other Fridays, 4:30-7:30 pm, free. La Familia Growers Market, 100 Isleta SW @ Bridge Blvd. Includes arts and crafts, kids’ activities, food trucks, music, heritage workshops. Sponsored by the South Valley Main Street. Contact Biana Encinias @ 400-3635 for more info or southvalleymainstreeet@gmail.com.

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Westside Blvd Project Update

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CONSTRUCTION CONTINUING ON WESTSIDE BLVD WIDENING PROJECT
Update as of Thursday, July 1 2021

CONTACT for questions and more information:
Patti Watson, 505-269-9691 cell; 505-245-3134 office; pattiw@cwastrategic.com

For more information or to sign up for email construction updates, visit:www.westsidewidening.com

Star Paving is continuing construction on the first phase of the Westside Blvd widening project, which is expected to last through late fall 2021. The entire project is expected to be completed in spring 2022. For now, the following traffic impacts will be in place:

•  Westside Blvd will have westbound traffic shifted and reduced to one lane west of Golf Course Rd.

Please note that the contractor will open up the straight thru lane for westbound traffic on Westside Blvd when possible, but will need to close it occasionally for safety reasons. When there is only one westbound lane open on Westside Blvd west of Golf Course Rd, there may be delays. Motorists should seek an alternate route when possible.

•  Golf Course Rd will have one lane of northbound traffic just north of Westside Blvd.
•  Golf Course Rd will have one lane of southbound traffic just north of Westside Blvd.

NOTE: The contractor has been granted extended hours and may work from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday (Saturday work begins July 10, 2021). The earlier start time is due to the extreme heat and for the safety of the construction crew. The contractor will not be working on Monday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday, but barricades will remain in place for safety.

COMING LATER THIS SUMMER: The contractor will close Grande Blvd at Westside Blvd later this summer. Advance notice will be provided when a date for this closure is scheduled and a designated detour route will also be provided.

All construction is weather permitting and is subject to change without notice.

One Albuquerque Newsletter

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Hello Albuquerque,

As we get ready to lift capacity restrictions and fully reopen our City this week, I am filled with gratitude for every Burqueño who helped us get here. The last fifteen months have provided so many challenges, but time and time again I’ve seen our community tackle them head on. Thank you for all you’ve done to get us to where we are today. Thank you for getting vaccinated, for volunteering your time and helping out neighbors in need. From the start, Albuquerque has been a national leader in our response to the pandemic, and we are ready to recover and continue to make Burque the best, healthiest city in the region.

This weekend, my family and I are excited to watch fireworks return to the Duke City. We have been enjoying all the fun summertime activities Albuquerque has to offer like the splash pad at Civic Plaza and flying kites at the park in our neighborhood. For parents or caregivers, I want to remind you that the City has great programs at our community centers and other facilities for children. My kids love going to summer rec and have brought home great art projects and stories daily. There are still spots open for families that need support or are just looking for fun new ways to keep kids active in the summer. Visit yc.cabq.gov to register and to see all the enriching programs available for kids. 

Although our city is buzzing with excitement, I know this week does not come without pain and heartache. So many in our community lost friends and family to COVID-19. We honor the lives lost throughout the pandemic and hold their loved ones in our hearts. Liz and I were also deeply saddened by the ballooning accident that took the lives of five beloved community members over the weekend. This is a terrible tragedy for our city and the ballooning community worldwide. Our thoughts and prayers are with those in mourning. 

Albuquerque is strong and resilient because of our people. It is an honor to be your Mayor. 

Mayor Tim Keller

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Proposed Cibola Loop Housing Community Meeting

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The Greater Albuquerque Housing Partnership (GAHP) invites you to join us for a community meeting about a proposed multifamily housing community for seniors with approximately 80 units at 10555 Cibola Loop NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. GAHP is seeking approval of funding from the City of Albuquerque, Department of Family and Community Services.GAHP is a non-profit, community housing organization dedicated to creating exceptional sustainable, multifamily communities with enrichment services to support healthy families, household stability, and safe neighborhoods.
The meeting is open to the public and will be held virtually via Zoom on July 27, 2021 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Please register below. Questions can be submitted prior to the meeting via email here, as well as during the meeting using the Q&A functions. A recording will be available on the GAHP Facebook page within one week following the meeting.
REGISTER
Felipe Rael | Executive Director
Greater Albuquerque Housing Partnership