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Official account for Bernalillo County, NM. Also: @BCSONM @BernCoFire @BernCo_Animal @BernCoParks @BernCoDBHS @BernCoAssessor @BernCoClerk & @BernCoTreasurer

 Albuquerque, NM
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A message from the @BernCoClerk's Office! Want to vote absentee? Tomorrow, Oct. 20, is your last day to request an absentee ballot. tinyurl.com/rmxa23ua #vote #Election2026

Tuesday Is Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot for 2026 General Election - Official Bernalillo...

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🎨 Discover your creative side with Watercolors Small Works at Rio Bravo Senior Center! Join us Thursdays from 12:30–2:30 p.m. through Nov. 19 for a chance to explore watercolor art and get creative. Sign up in person at 3910 Isleta Blvd. SW or by calling 966-9799. 🖌️🎨
Flyer for Spader Art “Watercolors Small Works” at Rio Bravo Senior Center, 3910 Isleta Blvd. SW, featuring colorful watercolor splashes and paintbrushes. Classes are Thursdays from 12:30–2:30 p.m., Sept. 17–Nov. 19; limited to 20 participants with preregistration required—sign up in person or call 505-966-9799.

ALT Flyer for Spader Art “Watercolors Small Works” at Rio Bravo Senior Center, 3910 Isleta Blvd. SW, featuring colorful watercolor splashes and paintbrushes. Classes are Thursdays from 12:30–2:30 p.m., Sept. 17–Nov. 19; limited to 20 participants with preregistration required—sign up in person or call 505-966-9799.

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Here's your first look at the capital outlay priorities for the upcoming 2027 @NMLegislature identified by the BernCo Commission. Countywide, 6 priority projects focus on key community development and public safety initiatives for a total request of $13.75 million. 1/2
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Follow the link to see if there's a project near you! tinyurl.com/yz7spru4 #publicsafety #communitydevelopment #BernCo

Bernalillo County Commission Announces Capital Outlay Priorities for 2027 Legislative Session -...

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🎃 Get ready for a night of fall fun! Join us Saturday, Oct. 24, at Paradise Hills Community Center for a FREE Fall Festival featuring carnival fun, a family costume contest, food vendors, haunted laser tag and more—plus a movie under the stars! 🍿👻
Fall Festival promotional poster featuring a silhouette of trees and pumpkins against an orange moonlit background. The event is free and hosted by Bernalillo County at Paradise Hills Community Center on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Address and contact number are included.

ALT Fall Festival promotional poster featuring a silhouette of trees and pumpkins against an orange moonlit background. The event is free and hosted by Bernalillo County at Paradise Hills Community Center on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Address and contact number are included.

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🎃 Get ready for a spooktacular night at Los Padillas Community Center! Join us October 17 from 5:30–8 p.m. for games, a costume contest, DJ and performances, candy, snacks, and plenty of Halloween fun! 👻🍬🦇 📍 2117 Los Padillas Rd SW 📞 (505) 468-7600
A Halloween-themed poster for "Trick or Treat Night" at Los Padillas Community Center. Event details: October 17, 5:30-8 PM. Includes graphics of two pumpkins and Bernalillo County's logo. Contact information is provided. Background features a dark, spooky forest.

ALT A Halloween-themed poster for "Trick or Treat Night" at Los Padillas Community Center. Event details: October 17, 5:30-8 PM. Includes graphics of two pumpkins and Bernalillo County's logo. Contact information is provided. Background features a dark, spooky forest.

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On Oct. 14, the Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners approved an emergency declaration aimed at strengthening the county's response to the fentanyl crisis, expanding access to treatment and recovery services, and improving public safety. 1/2
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Follow this link to read the declaration and a letter of support from @NewMexicoDOJ AG Raul Torrez: tinyurl.com/32ehepb5 2/2

Bernalillo County Approves Emergency Declaration to Address Fentanyl Crisis - Official Bernalillo...

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The #BernCo Public Safety Division, in partnership with @BernCoFire, will premiere the second episode of a documentary series exploring the history and legacy of BCFR on Friday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hiland Theater, 4800 Central Ave. bernco.gov/fire/blog/2026/10…

Second Episode of BCFR Docuseries Highlights Stories from the South Region - Fire & Rescue

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Last night #BernCo Commissioners approved the final adoption of tax abatement for affordable housing, known as the Non-PRB program, to construct the Cibola Loop Apartments at Cibola Loop NW and Ellison Road across from Cibola High School in District 4. bernco.gov/district-4/blog/2…

Cibola Loop Affordable Workforce Housing Project Approved by Board of County Commissioners -...

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Bernalillo County Commissioner Walt Benson reappointed Mike Foote and William “Bill” Blair to the Youth Sports Commission at last night's administrative meeting. bernco.gov/district-4/blog/2…

Bernalillo County Commissioner Walt Benson Reappoints Mike Foote and William “Bill” Blair to Youth...

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The BernCo Board recognized Oct. as Nat'l Disability Employment Awareness Month, honoring contributions of workers w/disabilities & promoting inclusive employment opportunities throughout NM. Anthony Harkness accepted on behalf of the NM Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
A man wearing a white shirt and olive-green pants holds a framed proclamation in front of the Bernalillo County Commission dais. Five county commissioners stand behind him beneath the Bernalillo County seal, with the U.S., New Mexico and county flags displayed in the background.

ALT A man wearing a white shirt and olive-green pants holds a framed proclamation in front of the Bernalillo County Commission dais. Five county commissioners stand behind him beneath the Bernalillo County seal, with the U.S., New Mexico and county flags displayed in the background.

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Tonight, BernCo proudly recognized the @NMRXExpress's 20 years of connecting communities across our state. Commissioners presented a proclamation honoring the Rail Runner's impact on mobility, economic opportunity, and sustainable transportation for thousands of New Mexicans. 1/2
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Accepting the proclamation on behalf of Rio Metro were Director of Transit Operations Robert Gonzales and Communications Manager Augusta Meyers. 2/2
Two people hold a framed proclamation in front of the Bernalillo County Commission dais while five county commissioners stand behind them. The group poses for a photo beneath the Bernalillo County seal, with the U.S., New Mexico and county flags displayed in the background.

ALT Two people hold a framed proclamation in front of the Bernalillo County Commission dais while five county commissioners stand behind them. The group poses for a photo beneath the Bernalillo County seal, with the U.S., New Mexico and county flags displayed in the background.

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🎃 Get ready for Trunk or Treat! Join us Friday, Oct. 16, from 6–8 p.m. at Henry “Kiki” Saavedra Community Center (201 Prosperity SE) for a FREE night of candy, carnival games, lazer tag, jumpers, food trucks, a car show, costume contest, animal adoptions & more! 👻🍬🚗 #BernCo
Event poster for "Trunk or Treat" at Henry Kiki Saavedra Community Center, Albuquerque, NM. The poster features a red car filled with candy, being emptied by skeletons. Event details: Friday, October 16, 6 PM to 8 PM. Text includes "Free Fun Event" and Bernalillo County logo. Starry night sky background.

ALT Event poster for "Trunk or Treat" at Henry Kiki Saavedra Community Center, Albuquerque, NM. The poster features a red car filled with candy, being emptied by skeletons. Event details: Friday, October 16, 6 PM to 8 PM. Text includes "Free Fun Event" and Bernalillo County logo. Starry night sky background.

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🎃 Get ready to jam! 👻 Join us for the Mid-Fest Costume Jam at Paradise Hills Community Center this Friday, Oct. 16 from 6–10 p.m. Teens ages 10–14 can enjoy dinner, dessert, a fall concert, costumes and plenty of dancing! 💀🎶🕺Admission: $12 - see ya there!
Poster for "Mid-Fest Costume Jam" with Halloween-themed graphics. Features spooky scenery with ghosts, bats, and skeletons. Event details: October 16, 6-10 p.m. at Paradise Hills Community Center. Includes dinner, dessert, and a fall concert. For ages 10-14, entry fee $12. Text reads "We gonna jam out and dance!

ALT Poster for "Mid-Fest Costume Jam" with Halloween-themed graphics. Features spooky scenery with ghosts, bats, and skeletons. Event details: October 16, 6-10 p.m. at Paradise Hills Community Center. Includes dinner, dessert, and a fall concert. For ages 10-14, entry fee $12. Text reads "We gonna jam out and dance!

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The @BernCoClerk's Office is reminding voters that language assistance is available during Early Voting and on Election Day for the 2026 General Election. bernco.gov/blog/2026/10/14/b…

Bernalillo County Clerk Offers Language Assistance for General Election - Official Bernalillo...

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Interpreter services are available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Navajo, Tiwa and Keres. Voters who need language assistance can simply ask a poll worker at any Bernalillo County voting location. Poll workers will coordinate telephone access to an interpreter who can assist the voter.
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👻 Get ready for a spook-tacular afternoon of BINGO! Seniors 55+ are invited to Spooky Bingo at Los Padillas Community Center on Oct. 16 from 2–6 pm 🎃 Enjoy FREE bingo, prizes, snacks and a costume raffle! Space is limited and first come, first served. 📍 2117 Los Padillas Rd SW
Halloween-themed flyer for Spooky Bingo at Los Padillas Community Center, 2117 Los Padillas Rd. SW, on October 16 from 2–6 p.m. The free event is for seniors ages 55+ and includes a snack bar, prizes and a costume raffle; space is limited and available first come, first served while supplies last, with more information at (505) 468-7600.

ALT Halloween-themed flyer for Spooky Bingo at Los Padillas Community Center, 2117 Los Padillas Rd. SW, on October 16 from 2–6 p.m. The free event is for seniors ages 55+ and includes a snack bar, prizes and a costume raffle; space is limited and available first come, first served while supplies last, with more information at (505) 468-7600.

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Old tires cluttering your space? Join us for a FREE tire amnesty event Sat. Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m @ North Valley Little League, 4007 Edith NE, to dispose of them responsibly! Bring up to 9 passenger car/truck tires per vehicle. No tires from businesses! Info: 505-401-4214.
Free Tire Amnesty Days event for Bernalillo County residents at North Valley Little League, 4007 Edith Blvd. NE, on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon or until the dumpster is full. Residents may dispose of up to nine passenger car or truck tires per vehicle. No business tires or other trash accepted.

ALT Free Tire Amnesty Days event for Bernalillo County residents at North Valley Little League, 4007 Edith Blvd. NE, on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon or until the dumpster is full. Residents may dispose of up to nine passenger car or truck tires per vehicle. No business tires or other trash accepted.

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