August 2016 Volume 7 • Issue 8
BernCo at a Glance
Inaugural Bosque Chile Festival on August 20
Bosque Chile Festival, A celebration of food, art, and culture on the Rio Grande
Join in the celebration of the chile harvest on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth St. SW.
This is a FREE event and festivities include entertainment, kids’ activities, arts and crafts vendors, chile and salsa sampling, food trucks, and chef demonstrations.
Local individuals and restaurants will compete in a chile and salsa taste-off. Attendees can pick the winner of the chile and salsa competition by purchasing a sampler wrist band for $5.
The National Hispanic Cultural Center’s torreon and museum will be open. Plan to stay late for the Soul Divine concert!
Visit www.bernco.gov/bosquechilefestival or call (505) 468-1418.
This event is presented by Bernalillo County, Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, and National Hispanic Cultural Center.
Chile y Chocolate
Discover the history and art behind these two New Mexico staples at the historic Gutierrez-Hubbell House, 6029 Isleta Blvd. SW, on Friday,
Sept. 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This FREE event will feature chef demos, chile and chocolate vendors, food trucks, and entertainment.
For more information, visit www.bernco.gov/openspace or call (505) 314-0398.
County Administation meetings in August:
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR HEARING
Second Wednesday of month
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m.
BERNALILLO COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGS
Zoning Meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m.
Board of Finance Meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m.
Administrative Meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 5 p.m.
Administrative Meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 5 p.m.
All meetings listed above are held in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers in the basement of the city/county government bldg. at
One Civic Plaza Fifth Street and Marquette NW, unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: County offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday
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Carlito Springs Phase II Rehabilitation Project Public Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 • 6 p.m.
To be held at the Dep. James McGrane, Jr. Public Safety Complex, 48 Public School Road, Tijeras, NM
The Carlito Springs Phase II Rehabilitation Project proposes to restore the main house, develop on-site improvements such as utilities, parking, drainage, landscaping, signage and trails, and address site accessibility issues. This project also entails making programming decisions on the four existing cabins for future improvements.
The main house will support events, activities, and programming led by the Parks and Recreation Department Open Space program. Improvements to other portions of the site will help support environmental education and resource-based recreation, while also highlighting Carlito Springs’ historic qualities.
Carlito Springs is a 179-acre property located on the north side of Interstate 40 and next to the Village of Tijeras. It is bordered by private lands to the east, west and south and the Sandia Wilderness to the north. More information at www.bernco.gov/OpenSpace.
Bernalillo County Officials list:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Art De La Cruz, Chair, Dist. 2
Wayne A. Johnson, Vice Chair, Dist. 5
Debbie O'Malley, Member, Dist. 1
Maggie Hart Stebbins, Member, Dist. 3
Lonnie C. Talbert, Member, Dist. 4
Main office: (505) 468-7000
COUNTY ASSESSOR
Tanya R. Giddings
Main office: (505) 222-3700
COUNTY CLERK
Maggie Toulouse Oliver
Voting
(505) 243-VOTE (8683)
Recording & Filing
(505) 468-1290
Marriage Licenses
(505) 468-1243
COUNTY TREASURER
Manny Ortiz
Main office: (505) 468-7031
COURT OF WILLS, ESTATES & PROBATE
Probate Judge Willow Misty Parks
Main office: (505) 468-1232
SHERIFF
Manuel Gonzales III
Main office (non-emergency calls):
(505) 468-7100
Visit www.bernco.gov for more information
Alameda Drain & Trail Master Plan Public Meeting and Open House
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 • 6 – 8 p.m.
Stop in at any time to learn about the final preferred alignment and trail amenities. A short presentation at 6:30 p.m. will detail
the process and summarize the proposed drain and trail design solutions.
The master plan will guide the future development of a multi-use trail along the Alameda Drain. This is the final public involvement activity for the master plan, which will be finalized following a final comment period that will end on Sept. 1, 2016. A segment of the corridor will then move into the design and construction phases.
Visit www.bernco.gov/alamedadrainproject, to preview the master plan and to download a comment form. For more information, contact the project manager, Diane Sholtis, P.E., at (505) 224-2124 or via email at dsholtis@bernco.gov
Gateway Growers Market
Fresh, locally grown produce and plants, and arts/crafts vendors.
Every Wednesday afternoon from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the South Valley Gateway Park, corner of Isleta and Bridge Boulevards SW. SNAP and WIC accepted.
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BernCo Open Space Events
Summer Family Fun Days
Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
Every Saturday in August from 5 – 8 p.m.
August, Why is(n't) it raining? Explore Bachechi before and after monsoons. Come
in any week this month to help predict the weather, or just play in the mud. Special
summer features include building and taking home your own nature journal, playing
Bosque Bingo and winning a prize. Join us the second Saturday to put on a puppet
show featuring animals from around the Bosque and Bachechi. Sponsored by
Bernalillo County Open Space and presented by Cottonwood Gulch.
Backyard Farming Fall Series
Gutierrez-Hubbell House, 6029 Isleta Blvd. SW
Weeds of the West | Saturday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon
The workshop will cover identification, medicinal uses and ways to cook weeds of
the west.
Chickens and Bees | Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon
This two-part workshop will cover the basics to keeping chickens for nutritious and
delicious eggs as well as how to start and manage backyard beehives.
Naturalist Series Fall Edition
Bachechi Open Space 9521 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
Spiders: Species Rediscovery and Evolutionary Questions
Saturday, Aug. 20 from 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Rachael Alfaro, Ph.D. candidate and Dr. Sandra Brantley, Division
of Arthropods, MSB
Learn how a class field trip to Nicaragua resulted in the study of a spider species
overlooked for 100 years. Tengella perfuga is a member of a spider family with
a puzzling mix of features that makes it difficult to place among other spiders.
Discussions about the evolutionary questions represented by this family, as well
as its habitat and distribution in the context of current land use change in Central
America.
Villages Along the Rio Grande: Albuquerque to Isleta
The Family History and Genealogy of the Los Padillas Neighborhood
Presented by Francelle Alexander
Gutierrez-Hubbell House, 6029 Isleta Blvd. SW
Saturday, Aug. 27 at 10:30 a.m.
In partnership with the Hubbell House Alliance, Bernalillo County Open Space
presents this series that examines villages from historic Old Town traveling south
to the Pueblo of Isleta, one neighborhood at time.
To register visit www.bernco.gov/openspace.
All the BernCo Open Space trails are open daily from dawn to dusk.
Visit www.bernco.gov/openspace to learn about the properties and for trail maps.
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BernCo Hotline Numbers:
To report a road maintenance issue: Call (505) 848-1503 or (505) 848-1504
To report graffiti: (505) 243-7273
Park Watch Program: (505) 468-7777
Or send an email to: ContactCenter@bernco.gov
Open Space BernCo Website and Social Media Handles:
www.BernCo.gov
www.BernCoBernie.com
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@BernCounty
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County Clerk's Office Now Accepting New Passport Applications
The Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office now accepts new passport applications. The United States Department of State designated the
Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office as a passport acceptance facility to help meet high demand in the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
Citizens may apply by appointment Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the clerk’s office in Room 6029 at One Civic Plaza NW, 6th Floor, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
Applications for both adult and minor passport books and passport cards will be accepted.
For questions or to schedule an appointment, please call (505) 468-1242. You may also visit www.bernco.gov/passports to view application requirements and a list of fees.
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Upcoming BernCo Meetings and Events
BernCo Bernie Sheep Day and First Impression Youth Rodeo
Saturday, Aug. 6
9 a.m. until the sheep come home
Dennison Park Rodeo Grounds
7001 Coors Blvd
Free event!
Carlito Springs Public Meeting
Thursday, Aug. 11
6 p.m.
Dep. James McGrane, Jr. Public Safety Complex, 48 Public School Road, Tijeras, NM
Alameda Drain & Trail Master Plan Public Meeting and Open House
Wednesday, Aug. 17
6 – 8 p.m.
Los Griegos Health and Social Services Center,
1231 Candelaria Rd. NW
Bosque Chile Festival
Saturday, Aug. 20
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 Fourth St. SW
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Work as a Poll Official for the 2016 General Election
The Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office is now recruiting applicants to work during the General Election. Poll officials get paid for service and work during the early voting period and on Election Day. This is a great way to get involved in the election process while serving your community.
To be eligible, you must be a registered voter in Bernalillo County who is comfortable working with technology and who possesses excellent customer service skills. High school students 16 – 17 years of age can also apply to be student election clerks.
The online application process is fast and easy. Applicants may be required to take a skills assessment. Election training is required for all positions.
Applications must be submitted no later than Sept. 1, so visit www.bernco.gov/pollofficial today to apply!
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Does your Neighborhood Association need assistance or resources? If it does, contact Neighborhood Coordinator Darrell Dady at (505) 468-7364 or ddady@bernco.gov.