County Commission Approves Raises for Sheriff’s Department

The BernCo Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the BernCo Deputy Sheriff’s Association to increase pay for uniformed officers as an encouragement to stay on the job.

County Commission Supports Adding Albuquerque Public School District to Intergovernmental Commission

The County Commission voted to support an amendment to the Albuquerque/ Bernalillo County Government Commission intergovernmental agreement to include Albuquerque Public Schools as part of its membership.

County Commission Approves Raises for Elected Officials

County Commissioners and other elected officials will be getting a bump in their salaries beginning in January of 2019.

2018 Bernalillo County Bond Committee Recognized by County Manager

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners along with the county manager would like to recognize the 2018 Bernalillo County Bond Committee for their hard work and dedication to the citizens of Bernalillo County.

BernCo Passes Minimum Wage Increase

The Bernalillo County Commission approved the minimum wage cost of living increase from $8.85 to $9.05 per hour. This wage increase affects employees who work within the unincorporated area of Bernalillo County, outside of the city limits.

Dr. William B. Pratt Appointed to Fill District 27 Legislative Seat

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners has appointed Dr. William B. Pratt to fill the District 27 seat of the New Mexico House of Representatives.

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BernCo Honors Employees of the Quarter for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2019

The Employee Recognition Committee presents seven employees to the Board of Commissioners to receive the recognition of Employee of the Quarter. Each person selected received the highest ranking in their division.

BernCo Board, Manager Honor Emergency Manager Richard Clark

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners, along with County Manager Julie Morgas Baca, would like to acknowledge and congratulate BernCo’s Richard Clark for being named Emergency Manager of the Year by the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

Commission Extends County Manager Contract

The Board of County Commissioners has extended the employment contract of County Manager Julie Morgas Baca.

County Commission Approves New AFSCME 18, Local 1461 Blue Collar Union Contract

The Bernalillo County Commission approved a new contract with the Association of Federal, State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the union representing Bernalillo County’s blue collar employees (AFSCME 18, Local 1461 Blue Collar).

County Commission Approves New Bernalillo County Fire Department Union Contract

The Bernalillo County Commission has approved a new contract with the Albuquerque Area Firefighters Local 244, Bernalillo County chapter. The agreement includes pay increases of 3 percent in fiscal year 2019 and 3 percent in fiscal year 2020. Also included in the agreement is a one-time payout of $1,000 to every union member.

Bernalillo County Earns Triple-A Bond Ratings

Bernalillo County has again kept its triple-A ratings on its general obligation bonds, the highest possible given by Moody’s, Fitch and Standard and Poor’s, the nation’s top three credit rating agencies.

Newest Behavioral Health Initiative Program Aims to Prevent Youth Homelessness

On May 10 BernCo announced the Behavioral Health Initiative’s [BHI] latest program- Youth Transitional Living Services [YTLS]. Bernalillo County presented New Day, YDI, Casa Q, and Serenity Mesa with a ‘big check’ for $800,000 to incorporate the program into their operations.

County Commission Approves Biennial Budget

The Bernalillo County Commission approved the county biennial budget for fiscal years 2019 and 2020 at its administrative meeting on April 10, 2018.

After Five Years, County Employees Receive 3 Percent Cost of Living Increase

After a five-year span with no salary increases, Bernalillo County is now able to offer pay increases to its non-union employees. County Manager Julie Morgas Baca has announced that all non-union county employees will receive a 3 percent cost of living allowance and a one-time payout of $1,000.

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History of Bernalillo County

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