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Subject: BernCo News Release: South Valley Celebration Rescheduled for Sunday, May 15

For Immediate Release May 4, 2016

www.bernco.gov

Contact: Andy Lenderman alenderman@bernco.gov O. 505.314.0403 C. 505.414.0485

South Valley Celebration Rescheduled for Sunday, May 15

Community cleanup Saturday, May 14

Bernalillo County – South Valley Celebration has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 15.

The event was originally scheduled for last weekend but was cancelled because of the weather.

The entire community is welcome to the South Valley Celebration, featuring great live music, local food and performances from South Valley schools and youth groups.

The May 15 event began in the 1990s as a way to celebrate the people and places that make the South Valley a special place.

This year’s event is again anchored by the outstanding citizens recognition, which honors community members for their volunteer work and contributions to improving the quality of life in Bernalillo County.

“Bernalillo County’s South Valley is blessed to have so many wonderful volunteers who donate their time and energy to help our community succeed,” Commission Chair Art De La Cruz says. “This is our chance to celebrate these contributions and say thank you.”

This year’s outstanding citizens include: Jose Alberto Loya, Andrew Garrison, Annittra Atler, Dr. Michael Montoya, Ernest Gonzales, Jessica Hernandez, Julie Radoslovich, Loren Vigil, Miguel Romero, Jeanette Baca and William Walker.

On Saturday May 14, school and other volunteer groups will gather at Westside Community Center for a community cleanup.

On Sunday May 15, festivities begin at 11 a.m. with a parade along Isleta Boulevard SW. The outstanding citizens celebration begins at noon.

Entertainment includes live music acts including Picoso, Round About and Miguelito. Youth and school groups are also scheduled.

A summary of this year’s celebration follows:

Saturday, May 14

8 a.m.: Community cleanup teams gather at Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd. SW.

Sunday, May 15

11 a.m.: Parade begins at the corner of Blake Road and Isleta Blvd. SW., and ends at Westside Community Center.

Noon – 6:30 p.m.: South Valley Celebration, Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd. SW.

Enjoy a car show sponsored by the Rio Grande High School Alumni Association, the outstanding citizens celebration, live music, food and more.

For more information please call (505) 314-0176 or visit http://www.bernco.gov/District-2/south-valley-celebration.aspx.

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About Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 674,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras and the 111,000 residents who live outside the village and city limits in the unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget and capital investments of more than $500 million. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.