Bernalillo County public meetings in 2025

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing on December 17, 2025, to consider six requests from the Nuisance Abatement Officer. Five requests seek approval to enter properties, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances; one request seeks approval to place and foreclose a lien for emergency boarding costs. The properties are located in the South Valley and Pajarito Mesa areas.

• Demolition of structures on ~10 acres at SW Pajarito Mesa (ENAO2025-0009)
• Demolition of structures on ~10 acres at 8307 Los Padillas Rd SW (ENAO2025-0010)
• Demolition of structures at 1614 Atrisco Dr SW (ENAO2025-0011)
• Demolition of structures at 1559 Bonito Rd SW (ENAO2025-0012)
• Lien and foreclosure for emergency boarding at 1320 Tapia Blvd SW (ENAO2025-0013)

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer held a public hearing on December 17, 2025, and considered six nuisance abatement requests. For five properties, the officer found the properties to be nuisances and recommended approval to enter, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances. For one property, emergency abatement actions were completed, and the officer recommended approval for placement and foreclosure of a lien for associated costs. All six recommendations are forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action.

• Recommended approval to demolish structures and remove nuisances on 10-acre Pajarito Mesa property (ENAO2025-0009)
• Recommended approval to demolish structures and remove nuisances on 10-acre Pajarito Mesa property at 8307 Los Padillas Rd SW (ENAO2025-0010)
• Recommended approval to demolish structures and remove nuisances on 0.10-acre property at 1614 Atrisco Dr SW (ENAO2025-0011)
• Recommended approval to demolish structures and remove nuisances on 0.39-acre property at 1559 Bonito Rd SW (ENAO2025-0012)
• Recommended approval for lien and foreclosure for emergency abatement costs on 0.37-acre property at 1320 Tapia Blvd SW (ENAO2025-0013)
• Recommended approval to demolish structures and remove nuisances on 0.50-acre property at 6625 Moore Dr SW (ENAO2025-0014)

Board of Canvass - Board of Canvass

The Board of Canvass will meet to review and certify the results of the Local Runoff Election held on December 9, 2025. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the November 17, 2025, meeting.

• Certification of December 9, 2025 Local Runoff Election results
• Approval of November 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board will consider approval of the November 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the current agenda. Members will vote on Dr. Sabrina Gill’s potential board membership. The board will discuss finalizing the Standards of Care, with a presentation scheduled for the January 2026 meeting. Additional updates will be provided by MDC, CARE Campus, and the Behavioral Health Authority.

• Approve November 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve December 15, 2025 agenda
• Vote on board membership for Dr. Sabrina Gill
• Finalize Standards of Care (presentation set for Jan 2026 meeting)
• Provide updates from MDC, CARE Campus, and Behavioral Health Authority

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board approved the minutes from their November 15 meeting and the agenda for the December 15 meeting. Members also voted to appoint Dr. Sabrina Gill to the board to represent homelessness. The board discussed ongoing projects, including the finalization of Standards of Care and updates on the CARE Campus and Metropolitan Detention Center.

• Approved November 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved December 15, 2025 meeting agenda
• Approved appointment of Dr. Sabrina Gill to board

Code of Conduct Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board will meet to approve minutes, a quarterly report, and a county manager salary review, and to conduct a preliminary hearing on a sworn complaint. The board will also consider a determination or preliminary order on the complaint, with a closed session allowed for the adjudicatory proceeding.

• Approval of August 1, 2025 and October 10, 2025 minutes
• Approval of FY26 Q1 Quarterly Report
• Action on AO2026-001 County Manager Salary Review
• Preliminary hearing for Sworn Complaint 2026-002, Minnick v. Olivas
• Determination/Preliminary Order under Sec. 2-132(a) on the complaint

The Code of Conduct Review Board dismissed a sworn complaint filed by Kirk Minnick against Commissioner Eric C. Olivas, ruling that the allegations failed to state a claim for relief under the county code. The Board also approved the FY26 Q1 quarterly report and authorized a consultant to continue a compensation study for elected officials.

• Approved FY26 Q1 Quarterly Report (3-0)
• Tabled August 1, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled October 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Authorized consultant to proceed with elected official compensation study (3-0)
• Dismissed Sworn Complaint 2026-002, Minnick v. Olivas (3-0)

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve its annual report, hear from the Sheriff's Office, and receive public comment. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and introduction of a new board liaison.

• Discussion/Approval of Annual Report
• Approval of Minutes of October 10th, 2025
• Approval of Minutes of November 14th, 2025
• New Board Liaison – Jennifer Bartholf
• Sheriff Allen/Major Burk comment

The Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board approved the minutes from October and November 2025, and approved the annual report with minor formatting changes, both unanimously. The board also heard updates from Sheriff Allen on AI testing, drone program expansion, and staffing goals, and discussed a future candidate forum and a new board liaison.

• Approved minutes of October 10 and November 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved annual report with minor formatting changes (unanimous)

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The advisory board will hold its regular December meeting to approve past minutes, hear public comment, and discuss a camera-funding conversation with Commissioner Baca, three proposed locations for cigarette butt receptacles, and photos from recent school cleanup events. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Vote to approve minutes from September 16, 2025 meeting
• Discuss Commissioner Baca conversation about cameras and potential funding
• Review three tentative locations for Breaking Butts receptacles
• View photos from recent School Cleanup events

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board approved the November 20th meeting minutes. They discussed funding for two cameras to combat illegal dumping, with Gabriel starting a purchase order to be reimbursed later. Board members reviewed tentative locations for cigarette receptacle placements and shared updates on school cleanup events. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes from November 20th meeting
• Discussed camera purchase funding; Gabriel to start PO and fund purchase pending reimbursement
• Reviewed tentative locations for cigarette receptacle placements

DWI Planning Council - Regular Meeting

The DWI Planning Council will meet to review a presentation from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department and discuss regional collaboration. The body will also address subcommittee assignments for treatment and prevention and review current board vacancies.

• Presentation by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department
• Discussion on evaluating performances of third-party entities for treatment and prevention
• Review of board vacancies and recruitment efforts
• Confirmation of Brandon Altman as liquor industry representative and Mr. Hartnett for District 2 position

Behavioral Health Education and Awareness Council - Regular Meeting

The Behavioral Health Education and Awareness Committee will meet to approve minutes and agenda, hear a presentation on 988/911 collaboration, and discuss feedback from a September forum and member concerns about client access to information. They will also receive updates on the Behavioral Health Authority, including legislative session items related to Senate Bills 1, 2, and 3, and discuss the 988 public awareness campaign and annual workplan.

• Presentation on 988/911 collaboration by Rosella Sanchez and Clair Carmony
• Discussion on legislative session regarding Senate Bills 1, 2 & 3
• Discussion on 988 Public Awareness Campaign
• Discussion on Behavioral Health Education and Awareness Committee Annual Workplan
• Public comment period

The Behavioral Health Education and Awareness Council approved the September 17, 2025 minutes and the December 11, 2025 agenda. Several discussions were tabled to the March 2026 meeting, including September forum feedback, access to information, Behavioral Health Authority updates, legislative session items, and the annual workplan. The council also agreed to change its meeting frequency from quarterly to bi-monthly, starting in February 2026.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (motion by Lewis, second by Dass)
• Approved December 11, 2025 agenda (motion by Dass, second by Lewis)
• Approved labeled items for March meeting (motion by Lewis, second by Dass)
• Tabled September forum feedback discussion to March 2026
• Tabled access to information discussion to March 2026
• Tabled Behavioral Health Authority updates to March 2026
• Tabled legislative session (SB 1, 2, 3) to March 2026
• Agreed to change meetings to bi-monthly, first Wednesday of every other month, starting February 2026

Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee is meeting to address leadership vacancies as the terms for the Chair and Vice Chair expire in December 2025. The body will also receive reports on aquifer mapping and contractor updates.

• Nominations for Committee Chair
• NM Tech Aquifer Mapping Program AEM flyover update
• Contractor report from Erwin Melis, John Shomaker & Associates
• Update on NMISC hearing and January 20th deliberations

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority will review 13 subdivision and replat requests, ranging from small residential lots to a 946-lot project on Atrisco Vista Blvd. NW. The board will decide on final plats and discuss sketch plats for future development across the county.

• 946-lot subdivision at Atrisco Vista Blvd. NW (SC2025-0016)
• Replat of 9,997.88 acres west of Atrisco Vista Blvd. SW (SRP2025-0127)
• 7-lot subdivision at 701 Electric Ave SE, 189.90 acres (SRP2025-0121)
• Final plat for 4-lot subdivision at 4404 Blake Rd. SW (SRP2025-0104)
• Sketch plat for 22-lot subdivision on San Ygnacio Rd. SW (SC2025-0018)

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority approved all 13 final, sketch, and sketch/final plat requests on the December 11, 2025 agenda. The approvals cover subdivisions and replats across the East Mountains, South Valley, Southwest, and Northwest areas, including a 946-lot subdivision at Atrisco Vista Blvd. NW and a 9,997.88-acre replat west of Atrisco Vista Blvd. SW. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved final plat for Cornejo replat at 26 Gonzales Rd (10.03 acres)
• Approved final plat for Medina 4-lot subdivision at 4404 Blake Rd SW
• Approved final plat for Dreamstyle replat at 3139 Avanzando Rd SW
• Approved sketch/final plat for Schwartzman 7-lot subdivision at 701 Electric Ave SE
• Approved sketch plat for 946-lot Upper Petroglyphs subdivision at Atrisco Vista Blvd NW
• Approved sketch plat for Carrillo 9-lot subdivision at 8640 Vidal Rd SW
• Approved sketch plat for Carrillo/Morales/Mendoza 22-lot subdivision on San Ygnacio Rd SW
• Approved sketch plat for Lopez 3-lot subdivision at 2850 Blake Rd SW

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Regular Meeting

The Local Government Coordinating Commission will meet to review updates regarding the opioid settlement public dashboard. The commission will also hear a presentation from the New Mexico Dream Center.

• Opioid Settlement updates on projects and allocations via public dashboard
• New Mexico Dream Center presentation

Behavioral Health Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Behavioral Health Technical Advisory Committee will meet to review the county's behavioral health strategic plan and ordinance. The body will also discuss its annual work plan and hold an election of officials.

• Review of Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Strategic Plan and Ordinance
• Discussion of Annual Work Plan
• Election of Officials

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator will hold a hearing to consider various land-use requests. The body is deciding on conditional use approvals for secondary dwellings, home daycares, and other structures, as well as specific setback variances.

• Conditional use for a 998 sq. ft. secondary dwelling unit at 6333 Isleta Ln. SW
• Conditional use for a recreational camp, lake, pool or tennis courts at 68 Canyon Rd.
• Conditional use for a Family Day Care Home at 6635 Arno NE and 12375 North Highway 14
• Setback variances for a property located at 102 Daniel Rd. NW
• Conditional use for a mobile home for a three-year medical hardship at 1700 Van Ct. SW

The Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on December 10, 2025, to consider 13 requests for conditional use approvals and variances. The minutes list the agenda items but do not record any decisions, approvals, or denials. Three items were continued from the November 12 hearing, and two items were continued to January 14, 2026.

• No decisions recorded in minutes
• ZA2025-0110 (secondary dwelling) continued from Nov 12 hearing
• ZA2025-0111 (RV as dwelling) continued from Nov 12 hearing
• ZA2025-0117 (recreational camp) continued from Nov 12 hearing
• ZA2025-0131 (side yard variance) continued to January 14, 2026
• ZA2025-0132 (secondary dwelling) continued to January 14, 2026

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners will hold a closed meeting to discuss an update on arbitration with the New Mexico Counties Insurance Association. The meeting is closed under state law due to attorney-client privilege for pending litigation.

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to vote on multiple appointments, contracts, and resolutions. Key decisions include approving a $10.94M ERP financial system contract, setting operational guidelines for Sedillo Ridge Open Space, and authorizing $600K in annual and one-time funding for a behavioral health program. The board will also consider terminations, amendments, and fee changes related to economic development, housing, and infrastructure projects.

• Approve $10.94M ERP financial system contract with SAP Public Services Inc. over 5 years
• Adopt operational guidelines and fire mitigation strategies for Sedillo Ridge Open Space (AR 2025-)
• Terminate NM Compounding Pharmacy Local Economic Development Project participation agreement
• Authorize $300K annually and $300K one-time funding for Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) program
• Award RFP #41-25-JM for Psychological Screening and Support Services to Public Safety Psychology Group (PSPG) for $4+ year contract

The Board approved a $10.9M five-year contract with SAP Public Services for a new ERP financial system, along with a $1.8M appropriation, on a 5-0 vote. The board also introduced a resolution to use LEDA financing for a community center on 4th Street, and approved the FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. All other agenda items were approved as part of the consent agenda or by unanimous votes.

• Approved $10.9M SAP ERP contract and $1.8M appropriation (5-0)
• Introduced LEDA resolution for 4th Street community center (5-0)
• Approved FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved risk management changes: third-party administrator and major lines coverage (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 6N (Behavioral Health Authority IGA) and 6K (133 Virginia donation) (4-0)
• Approved FY2025 Behavioral Health Authority Annual Report (presented, no vote needed)
• Approved statement and authorization for closed meeting actions (4-0, with abstention)
• Introduced Fair Market Rents and Utility Allowances for 2026 (5-0 each)

Board of County Commissioners - Biennial Budget Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss the development status of the FY27/28 budget. The session includes a review of current budget status and a discussion of Commissioner priorities.

• Current Budget Development Status report
• Discussion of Commissioner Priorities
• Review of upcoming BCC Workshops and timelines

Youth Sports Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear from guests, and discuss strategic planning, indoor facilities, and the Mesa Del Sol field development project. They will also plan a legislative visit to advocate for funding for Mesa Del Sol.

• Approval of August 6th and October 2nd 2025 minutes
• Guests: Kevin Banks (Dream Big Basketball League), Mike Huston (APS Facilities)
• Strategic planning: increase participation, support all youth sports, improve safety criteria
• Indoor facilities sub-committee to increase APS access and support new multisport facility
• Mesa Del Sol update: 6 new fields under construction, legislative flyer, January 22nd visit to Governor and legislators

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission approved minutes from August and October and received fall activity reports from each sport. The commission discussed a plan for three-level basketball development and an update on the Mesa Del Sol sports complex, including a $5M capital outlay request submitted to the Governor's office. No formal votes were taken on substantive items.

• Approved August minutes
• Approved October minutes
• Discussed basketball plan for three levels (novice, middle, club/competitive)
• Received Mesa Del Sol update: parking lot complete, grading for two fields in spring
• Noted $5M Capital Outlay request submitted to Governor's office
• Noted $3.5M grant request for clawback funds

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with several land-use items, including continued hearings on a PNM electrical substation, a deferred RV park request, new zone changes, a county-wide pedestrian safety plan, and two zoning appeals. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes.

• Continued: PNM substation special use permit and sector plan amendment at 11520/11600 Paseo del Norte Frontage Rd. NE and 11525/11601 Palomas Ave. NE (3.56 acres)
• Deferred: RV park special use permit at 185-197 Old Possee Tr. NW (6.84 acres)
• Zone change and kennel special use permit at 410 Eldorado Dr. NW (0.54 acres)
• Zone change from A-1 to SD-WC-CLI at 19700 I-40 West Frontage Rd. SW (3.29 acres)
• Special Project Review for 2025 Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety Action Plan (county-wide)

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission approved a special use permit for a PNM electrical substation on Paseo del Norte Frontage Road and the related North Albuquerque Acres Sector Development Plan amendment, both with 14 findings. The commission also approved several other land-use items, including a special use permit for an RV park, a zone change, a kennel permit, a pedestrian safety plan, a subdivision plat, and two appeals.

• Approved special use permit for PNM substation (CSU2025-0009) with 14 findings
• Approved sector plan amendment for substation (SPR2025-0006) with 14 findings
• Approved special use permit for RV park/campground (CSU2025-0012) with 12 findings and 13 conditions
• Approved zone change at 410 Eldorado Drive from R-1/C-1 to R-1 (CZ2025-0013) with 9 findings
• Approved special use permit for kennel at 410 Eldorado Drive (CSU2025-0016) with 9 findings and 12 conditions
• Approved zone change at 19700 I-40 West Frontage Road from A-1 to SD-WC-CLI (CZ2025-0014) with 8 findings
• Approved 2025 Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Action Plan (SPR2025-0008) with 5 findings and 4 conditions
• Approved preliminary plat for 12-lot subdivision at 3217 Love Road (SC2025-0007)

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board discussed using cameras to deter illegal dumping, reviewed cigarette butt recycling progress, and planned school cleanup events. They also approved minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Discussed QStar camera systems (~$11,000) and decoy cameras (~$850 each) for illegal dumping enforcement
• Identified camera placement locations: Pajarito Mesa, 118th-South of Dennis Chavez, Edmond Rd (Sunport Bridge)
• Reported 116.5 lbs of cigarette butts collected via Teracycle since Dec 2024
• Approved purchase of 12 additional cigarette receptacles, totaling 14 to be placed
• Completed 5 fall school cleanups; 9-10 planned for spring

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board approved the purchase of 12 additional cigarette butt receptacles, bringing the total to 14, with a goal to place 10 at new locations by January. They also discussed camera systems for illegal dumping enforcement, confirming funding for decoy cameras and signage but noting that advanced surveillance systems would require additional funding from County Commissioners. The board approved minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting.

• Approved purchase of 12 additional cigarette receptacles
• Approved minutes from September 16, 2025 meeting
• Confirmed funding for decoy cameras and signage
• Discussed camera placement locations: Pajarito Mesa, 118th-South of Dennis Chavez, Edmond Rd (Sunport Bridge)

Behavioral Health Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board will receive presentations on the Behavioral Health Authority Division's FY2025 Annual Report and the Community Connections Supportive Housing Program. Members will also discuss the board's annual workplan and receive updates on opioid settlement funds.

• Behavioral Health Authority Division FY2025 Annual Report presentation
• Community Connections Supportive Housing (CCSH) Program presentation
• Update on Opioid Settlement Funds
• Update on Senate Bill 3 (SB3) Regional Plan and Early Access Grant Funds
• Discussion of Behavioral Health Advisory Board Annual Workplan

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved a motion to write a support letter for Bernalillo County's application for Senate Bill 3 Early Access Grant funds, which would support capital improvements at the Supportive After Care Program for Mariposa referrals on CARE Campus. The board also approved the October minutes, the meeting agenda, and the FY26 Annual Report presentation. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were tabled to the January 2026 meeting.

• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (motion by Chair Mell, second by Vice Chair Shaw)
• Approved November 20, 2025 agenda (motion by Chair Mell, second by Vice Chair Shaw)
• Approved Behavioral Health Authority FY26 Annual Report presentation (second by Chair Mell)
• Approved motion to write support letter for SB3 Early Access funding (motion by Terry Schleder, second by Andrew Estocin)

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

Bernalillo County will hold an in-person nuisance abatement hearing to consider a request to demolish dilapidated structures and remove nuisances from a property at 3213 Cypress Cir SW. The hearing is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Ken Sanchez Chambers.

• ENAO2025-0005 (K-12) S Valley: Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances from 3213 Cypress Cir SW, zoned R-1

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer held a hearing on November 19, 2025, but the only item on the agenda—a request to enter, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances at 3213 Cypress Cir SW—was continued to the next hearing on January 21, 2026. No substantive decisions were made.

• Continued ENAO2025-0005 (3213 Cypress Cir SW) to January 21, 2026 hearing

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Detention Facility Advisory Board will meet to vote on an external audit regarding the implementation of the new book policy. Members will also discuss officer wellbeing, ICE procedures at the MDC, and budget matters.

• Vote on calling an external audit of the new book policy implementation
• Discussion of Officer Wellbeing and ICE Procedures at MDC
• Review of Monthly Grievance, Staffing, Population, and PREA reports
• Discussion on the inclusion of an Employee Misconduct Report
• Budget discussion

The Bernalillo County Detention Facility Advisory Board voted 7-1 to recommend that the County Manager conduct an external audit/review of the new paperless book policy at MDC, after concerns were raised about potential First Amendment violations. The board also discussed ICE cooperation, with members expressing differing views, but deferred any action on a resolution to the January meeting. The December meeting was cancelled, and the board will reconvene on January 21, 2026.

• Approved agenda after first and second motions
• Amended September 17, 2025 minutes to include litigation risk discussion; amended minutes to be presented in January
• Passed motion 7-1 to recommend external audit of new book policy
• Passed motion 7-1 to reconsider and include review in audit language
• Deferred vote on ICE resolution to January meeting
• Approved ordinance reports under consent agenda
• Cancelled December meeting; reconvene January 21, 2026

Board of County Commissioners - Board of Finance

The Bernalillo County Board of Finance will meet to approve minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting and hear a presentation from the County Treasurer. The board will also consider advice and consent on the quarterly investment strategy presented in the Board of Finance report.

• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2025 Board of Finance meeting
• County Treasurer’s presentation on quarterly investment strategy
• Advice and consent vote on quarterly investment strategy

The Board of Finance approved the proposed quarterly investment strategy by a 5-0 vote. The strategy includes reducing the core portfolio range to $350-$450 million and maintaining the current asset allocation. The board also approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 19, 2025 Board of Finance meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved quarterly investment strategy as outlined in the Board of Finance report (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on two planning requests. The body will decide whether to approve amendments to the Southwest Area Plan and the South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan.

• SPR2025-0003: Proposed amendment to the Rank II Southwest Area Plan
• SPR2025-0004: Proposed Rank III South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan

The Board of County Commissioners voted 4-0 to continue the public hearing for the proposed South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan and the related Southwest Area Plan amendment to February 13, 2026. The decision followed extensive staff presentations, commissioner questions, and public testimony, with commissioners citing the need for more time to address community concerns about building heights, traffic safety, and cultural character. The board also approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 zoning meeting.

• Continued SPR2025-0003 (Southwest Area Plan amendment) and SPR2025-0004 (South Coors Boulevard Sector Plan) to Feb. 13, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the Oct. 14, 2025 BCC zoning meeting (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on the purchase of a property at 9901 Montgomery Blvd NE and several affordable housing ordinances. The meeting also includes decisions on road construction contracts and emergency watershed funding.

• Purchase of 9901 Montgomery Blvd NE for up to $3,200,000 plus $20,000 in closing costs
• Issuance of up to $26 million in revenue bonds for Desert Willow Apartments
• Emergency funding of $799,656 for Tijeras Creek Watershed Restoration Project repair
• Construction contracts for Bridge Blvd at Cortez Intersection and Isleta Blvd Reconstruction Phase 1
• Tax abatement ordinances for Manzano Mesa (244 units) and Ventana Ranch (288 units) affordable housing

The Board approved the purchase of 9901 Montgomery Blvd NE for $3.2 million to establish an off-site Animal Adoption Center, with the seller covering about $1 million in roof and HVAC repairs. The board also adopted the Safer Community Spaces ordinance (4-1), introduced amendments to the Code of Conduct, and approved several housing-related tax exemptions and bond amendments.

• Approved $3.2M purchase of 9901 Montgomery Blvd NE for Animal Adoption Center (4-0)
• Adopted Safer Community Spaces ordinance 2025-33 (4-1)
• Introduced Code of Conduct amendments with 8 amendments adopted (5-0 each)
• Approved Manzano Mesa Apartments tax exemption (4-1)
• Approved Ventana Ranch Apartments tax exemption (4-1)
• Approved Desert Willow Project Revenue Bond (5-0)
• Approved Casitas del Camino PRB amendment increasing par value to $20M (5-0)
• Approved West Mesa A PRB amendment extending deadline 180 days (5-0)

Board of Canvass - Board of Canvass

The Board of Canvass will meet to certify the results of the Local Election held on November 4, 2025. The board will also review and vote on the minutes from the November 18, 2024, meeting.

• Certification of November 4, 2025, Local Election results
• Approval of November 18, 2024, meeting minutes

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Addiction Treatment Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes and agenda, hear public comment, and receive updates on opioid settlement funds, the Metropolitan Detention Center, and CARE Campus. A presentation on the Family Wellness Hotel by Transition Planning Services Manager Sarah Spain is scheduled, along with discussion of recruitment strategies for vacant positions.

• Presentation on Family Wellness Hotel by Sarah Spain
• Recruitment strategies for vacant positions
• Opioid Settlement Updates by Dr. Wayne Lindstrom
• MDC update by Rodney McNease
• CARE Campus update by Beatrice Fierro

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board approved the minutes from their October 15, 2025 meeting and the agenda for the November 17, 2025 meeting. The board also received updates on Ponderosa Place occupancy, opioid settlement funding, and operations at the Metropolitan Detention Center and CARE Campus.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting agenda
• Tabled Standards of Care subcommittee presentations until December 15

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Special Meeting

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Advisory and Review Board will meet for a special session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the 2025 Annual Report.

• Discussion/Working Session on 2025 Annual Report

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority will review and vote on seven final plats and four sketch plats for residential subdivisions in the South Valley, East Mountains, North Valley, and Southwest areas. The meeting will also include procedural items such as sign-in, introductions, and announcements.

• Final Plat: 59.70-acre MRGCD Tract A replat at 7031 Coors Blvd SW (SRP2025-0047)
• Final Plat: 55.38-acre Bonita Vista Subdivision replat at 1 Bonita Vista Ct. (SRP2025-0074)
• Final Plat: 10.00-acre Triangle Ranch Subdivision five-lot split at 42 La Madera Rd. (SRP2025-0092)
• Sketch Plat: 10.09-acre five-lot subdivision at 4010 Broadway Blvd SE (SRP2025-0115)
• Sketch Plat: 21.60-acre four-lot subdivision at 69 Mora Rd (SRP2025-0118)

The County Development Review Authority approved nine final and sketch plats, denied three, and set completion deadlines for approved plats. Denied items included a replat in Echo Canyon Estates, a subdivision at 4 Shasta Ct., and a sketch plat at 4010 Broadway Blvd SE. All approved plats have requirements due December 11, 2025.

• Approved final plat SRP2025-0047 (replat, 7031 Coors Blvd SW)
• Approved final plat SRP2025-0074 (replat, 1 Bonita Vista Ct.)
• Approved final plat SRP2025-0092 (5-lot subdivision, 42 La Madera Rd.)
• Approved final plat SRP2025-0105 (3-lot subdivision, 3110 El Pinon Lane SW)
• Denied final plat SRP2025-0110 (replat, Camino El Alto NE)
• Approved final plat SRP2025-0113 (replat, 721 Riverside Dr. SW)
• Approved final plat SRP2025-0114 (replat, 201 Horton Lane NW)
• Denied sketch/final plat SRP2025-0117 (2-lot subdivision, 4 Shasta Ct.)

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator will hold a hearing on November 12, 2025, to consider 21 zoning requests, including conditional use approvals, variances, and other land-use matters. Several items are continuations from the October 8, 2025 hearing. The agenda is substantive, with no procedural-only items.

• Conditional use for multiple single-family dwellings at 2549 Isleta Blvd. SW (ZA2025-0062)
• Variance of 9.5 ft to rear yard setback at 2549 Isleta Blvd. SW (ZA2025-0064)
• Variance of 13 ft to front yard setback at 2549 Isleta Blvd. SW (ZA2025-0065)
• Conditional use for a church at 1200 Atrisco Dr. SW (ZA2025-0120)
• Variance of 7 ft to wall height at 10909 San Antonio Dr. NE (ZA2025-0118)

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on November 12, 2025, to consider 21 zoning requests. No decisions were recorded in the minutes; five cases were continued to December 10, 2025, and the rest were noted as 'DECISIONS NOTED' without specific outcomes. The minutes do not provide vote tallies or final approvals/denials.

• Continued ZA2025-0110 (secondary dwelling unit) to December 10
• Continued ZA2025-0111 (RV as dwelling during construction) to December 10
• Continued ZA2025-0120 (church) to December 10
• Continued ZA2025-0121 (variance) to December 10
• Continued ZA2025-0097 (mobile home for medical hardship) to December 10

Audit Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve four internal audit reports covering contract oversight, the Human Capital Management system, real estate, and a fiscal year 2025 follow-up. The committee will also confirm a quorum, adopt the agenda, and approve minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting.

• Review/approve Internal Audit Report – Contract Oversight & Monitoring
• Review/approve Internal Audit Report – Human Capital Management (HCM) System
• Review/approve Internal Audit Report – Real Estate
• Review/approve Internal Audit FY25 Follow-up Report

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee reviewed and approved status updates for four internal audit reports: Contract Oversight & Monitoring, Human Capital Management (HCM) System, Real Estate, and the FY 2025 Follow-up Report. Each report was approved by a 2-0 vote. The committee also discussed ongoing initiatives, including a new vendor performance report and quarterly access control reviews, with some items expected to take up to 18 months to complete.

• Approved Contract Oversight & Monitoring status update (2-0)
• Approved Human Capital Management (HCM) System status update (2-0)
• Approved Real Estate status update (2-0)
• Approved FY 2025 Follow-up Report status update (2-0)

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will consider four special use permit requests. These include proposals for an RV park, auto storage, a manufactured home park, and a public safety training facility.

• Special Use Permit for RV Park at 185, 189, 193, and 197 Old Possee Tr. NW (CSU2025-0012)
• Special Use Permit for Auto Storage and Single-Family Dwelling at 1752 Van Ct. SW (CSU2025-0013)
• Special Use Permit for Manufactured Home Park at 4721 Don Pedro Padilla Rd. SW (CSU2025-00014)
• Special Use Permit for Public Safety Training Facility and Shooting Range at 100 Deputy Dean Miera Rd. SW (CSU2025-0015)

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission deferred a special use permit for an RV park and campground on Old Posse Trail for 30 days to allow the applicant and the Sheriff's Posse to resolve a road paving dispute. The commission also approved a special use permit for a tow truck storage at a residence and approved a special use permit for a law enforcement training facility and shooting range at the Metropolitan Detention Center. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Deferred CSU2025-0012 (RV park/campground) for 30 days to resolve road paving issue (unanimous)
• Approved CSU2025-0013 (tow truck storage at 1752 Van Court SW) with 10 findings and conditions (unanimous)
• Approved CSU2025-0015 (law enforcement training facility and shooting range at MDC) with 10 findings and 9 conditions (unanimous)
• Deferred CSU2025-0014 for 90 days at staff request (unanimous)
• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting transcript (Chair abstained)

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board meets to discuss the vandalism of artwork at the South Valley Senior Center, review updates on the Gutierrez Hubbell House Recognition Project, and examine the public art inventory including new artists and purchases. The board will also review its goals and subcommittee updates.

• Vandalized artwork at South Valley Senior Center
• Gutierrez Hubbell House Recognition Project update
• Public Art Inventory Data review (new artists, art purchases)
• Arts Board Goals discussion
• Subcommittee Review

The Bernalillo County Arts Board unanimously approved the artistic elements of the Hubbell House Alliance recognition project, which will use privately funded tiles to honor historical preservation contributors. The board also received updates regarding a vandalized sculpture at the South Valley Senior Center that is considered a total loss, and reviewed ongoing progress for the NM Covid Memorial, 2nd Judicial Courthouse restoration, and YDI mural recreation.

• Approved the artistic elements of the Hubbell House Alliance recognition project (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved the October 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board is meeting to discuss litter enforcement and cleanup efforts. They will hear from Qstar about cameras and enforcement, get updates on dummy cameras, the Breaking Butts program with new receptacles, and school cleanups. The board will also vote on the September meeting minutes.

• Discussion with Andrew Clark from Qstar on cameras and enforcement
• Update on purchase and placement of dummy cameras
• Update on Breaking Butts program and placement of 6 new receptacles
• Update on school cleanups

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including budget adjustments, nuisance abatements, and a zone map amendment, plus resolutions on a speeding task force and legislative priorities. They will also hear updates on UNM Hospital and opioid settlement funds.

• Approve $1,900,000 for Barcelona Reconstruction Project Phase 2B & 3 from NMDOT grants
• Approve $1,082,501 for Fire Protection Fund and $1,127,437 for YSC, Fire, and MDC recruitment
• Zone map amendment CZ2025-0010 from M-H to A-1
• Nuisance abatement at 133 Barcelona Cir SW, 4303 Sheldon St SE, 4301 Sheldon St SE, and 1482 Coors Blvd SW
• Approve $622,224.25 for Robis AskED Ballot on Demand System for Dec 9 runoff election

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting in a closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged communications. The agenda focuses on updates regarding pending litigation and a utility acquisition application.

• Update on Cause No. 1:23-CV-01103 SMD/KK County of Bernalillo v Centurion Detention Health Services and Columbia Casualty Company
• Update on PRC case No. 25-00060-UT regarding the Joint Application of Public Service Company of New Mexico, TXNM Energy, Inc. and Troy Parentco LLC

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority will review and vote on 10 final plats, sketch plats, and replats for land subdivisions and rezoning requests. The items span rural East Mountains, South Valley, North West, and North Valley areas, with parcels ranging from 0.38 to 284 acres. No contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed on this agenda.

• Replat of 19.17-acre Apple Valley Ranch at 131 Buckboard Rd. (SRP2025-0069)
• Replat of 1.66-acre Paradise Addition at 2500 Isleta Blvd. SW (SRP2025-0098)
• 943-lot subdivision of Upper Petroglyphs I & II on Atrisco Vista Blvd. NW (SC2025-0015)
• Replat of 284.08-acre Marron Family LTD PTNS LLP tract at 73 Tumbleweed Rd (SRP2025-0109)
• Vacation of 0.38-acre Sunport Blvd SE right-of-way (SRP2025-0111)

The County Development Review Authority denied a sketch plat for a 943-lot subdivision in the Upper Petroglyphs area, with Planning not concurring. All other plat requests on the agenda were approved or noted with requirements for completion by November 13, 2025.

• Denied sketch plat SC2025-0015 for 943-lot Upper Petroglyphs subdivision (Planning did not concur)
• Approved final plat SRP2025-0069 for replat at 131 Buckboard Rd (19.17 acres)
• Approved final plat SRP2025-0098 for replat at 2500 Isleta Blvd SW (1.66 acres)
• Approved final plat SRP2025-0109 for replat at 73 Tumbleweed Rd (122.47 acres)
• Approved sketch/final plat SRP2025-0112 for replat at 9 Shamrock Way NW (42.17 acres)
• Approved sketch plat SRP2025-0110 for replat at Camino El Alto NE (7.87 acres)
• Approved sketch plat SRP2025-0111 for vacation of right of way on Sunport Blvd SE (0.38 acres)
• Approved sketch plat SRP2025-0113 for replat at 721 Riverside Dr SW (1.49 acres)

Behavioral Health Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board will meet to approve previous minutes and the current agenda. The board will receive a presentation on HB8 and review its workplan.

• Appointment of Jasmine Desiderio as the Indigenous People’s Representative
• Presentation on HB8 by attorney Jessica Alsup
• Review of workplan

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous session. The board reviewed updates on the work plan, upcoming RFP releases for provider infrastructure, and the termination of the Wellness Equity Alliance contract.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will consider requests to address dilapidated structures and nuisances at two locations. These items were continued from previous hearings in July and September 2025.

• Request to enter, board, secure structures, and remove nuisances at 1320 Vito Romero Rd SW
• Request to enter, demolish structures, and remove nuisances at 3213 Cypress Cir SW

The minutes for the Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing on 2025-10-22 contain no substantive decisions. The document only reports a technical error message, so no actions, approvals, or outcomes are recorded.

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board will meet to review updates on the Governor's mandate regarding substance use disorder and babies, DEA prescribing guidelines, and opioid settlements. Members will also receive updates on the MDC and CARE Campus.

• Updates on the Governor’s mandate on reporting babies born to mothers with substance use disorder
• DEA guidelines regarding prescribing privileges
• Opioid Settlement updates
• MDC update from Rodney McNease
• CARE Campus update from Interim Director Beatrice Fierro

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board approved the September meeting minutes and the October agenda. Members discussed reorganizing meeting structure, received updates on opioid settlement funds including a $9.6 million IGA with APS, and heard reports on MDC addiction services and CARE Campus. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; most were informational or deferred to future meetings.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved October 20, 2025 agenda
• Discussed agenda reorganization; options to be voted on in November
• Received update on $4 million joint solicitation; 18 proposals scored, awards pending
• Noted $9.6 million IGA with APS for Crossroads Program
• Reported $40 million housing funds received; Ponderosa Place opening October 27
• Discussed MDC addiction services; 1115 waiver potential, waitlist ~600
• CARE Campus opened Detox II with 22 beds

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Regular Meeting

The Local Government Coordinating Commission will meet to discuss the allocation of opioid settlement funds and receive a presentation on Senate Bill 3. The body will also hear from APS leadership regarding The Academies of Albuquerque.

• Opioid Settlement Public Dashboard update on projects and allocations
• Senate Bill 3 (SB3) presentation
• The Academies of Albuquerque presentation by APS Leadership

Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority - Regular Meeting

The Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority will meet to review financial reports for the fourth quarter of FY25. The board will also receive updates on medical and mental health services and approve the 2026 meeting schedule.

• FY25 Quarter 4 Financial Reports Presentation
• Medical and Mental Health Update
• Approval of 2026 MDC-HCA Meeting Schedule

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Homeless Coordinating Council is meeting to review a Memorandum of Understanding and elect its chairs. The body will also receive updates on homelessness affecting veterans, Native Americans, and African Americans, as well as reentry and prevention efforts.

• Memorandum of Understanding
• Election of Chairs
• Veteran Homeless Update
• Native American Homelessness Update
• African American Homelessness Update

Board of County Commissioners - Nuisance Abatement Appeal Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will convene a public hearing to consider an appeal of Administrative Resolution AR 2025-9, which authorized entering, boarding, and securing vacant structures, removing nuisances, and foreclosing a lien on a property at 3027 De Vita Rd SW. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the September 23, 2025 nuisance abatement meeting. The agenda contains only these two action items.

• Public hearing on appeal of AR 2025-9 for property at 3027 De Vita Rd SW (Lot 12, Arrigoni Subdivision, 0.24 acres, R-1 zoning)
• Motion to approve minutes of September 23, 2025 BCC Nuisance Abatement Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners denied the appeal of a nuisance abatement determination for a property at 3027 De Vita Road SW, instead granting a six-month continuance with a 90-day staff report to track compliance. The decision was unanimous (5-0). The property owner cited financial hardship and family tragedy as reasons for incomplete repairs, while staff noted progress on electrical work but ongoing issues with gas, hot water, heating, and exterior conditions.

• Approved May 27, 2025 Nuisance Abatement Appeal meeting minutes (5-0)
• Denied appeal of nuisance abatement determination for 3027 De Vita Road SW
• Granted six-month continuance with 90-day staff report to Commission (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a zoning meeting to discuss and potentially approve updates to a specific utility plan. The body will also review minutes from a previous special zoning meeting.

• Public hearing for SPR2025-0005: Amendments to the Facility Plan: Electric System Transmission and Generation (2010-2020)

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners approved an administrative resolution for amendments to the county's Rank 2 facility plan for electric facilities and transmission and generation. The two-part amendment includes upgrading an existing 115 kV transmission line from Pajarito to Prosperity to a 345 kV line, and adding a new 345 kV transmission line (case number SPR 2025-0005, resolution AR 2025-98) extending from Sandoval County in the north down to the Pajarito substation on the southwest mesa. The Board also approved the minutes from the September 23, 2025 Special Zoning Meeting.

• Approved September 23, 2025 Special Zoning Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved administrative resolution AR 2025-98 for amendments to the Electric Facility Plan, case SPR 2025-0005 (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on significant fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments and several affordable housing bond amendments. The body will also consider new ordinances regarding immigrant protections and the purchase of a property on 4th St NW.

• FY 2026 budget adjustments of $212,208,829 in revenue and $236,941,647 in expenditures
• Proposed $2,520,000 purchase of 3501 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM
• Increase of par value up to $20,000,000 for Casitas del Camino affordable home renovations
• Emergency procurement of up to $760,000 plus NMGRT for Hope Village single site housing
• Ordinance establishing authority and purpose of safe community spaces for immigrant protections

The Board approved a resolution affirming Bernalillo County's commitment to immigrant protections and introduced a companion ordinance establishing safe community places. The board also approved funding for Hope Village, property acquisition for a North Valley community center, and several economic development items.

• Approved resolution affirming immigrant protections (4-1)
• Introduced ordinance establishing safe community places (4-1)
• Approved $760,000 emergency funding for Hope Village operations (5-0)
• Approved $2.52M purchase of 3501 4th St NW for community center (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M NMDOT grant for I-40 TradePort planning (5-0)
• Approved $1.08M fire protection fund increase (5-0)
• Approved $1.13M recruitment/retention funds for BCFR, MDC, YSC (5-0)
• Approved FY26-30 Water Conservation Plan update (5-0)

Code of Conduct Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board will consider and vote on proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct, and receive an update on the elected official salary review. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Action item: Approval of proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct
• Update on Elected Official Salary Review
• Approval of August 1, 2025 minutes

The Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board voted 3-0 to adopt proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct, including aligning gift and contribution limits with state law, increasing the penalty authority to $5,000 per violation, and adding a training requirement for candidates. The board also tabled approval of the August 1, 2025 minutes due to lack of attendance, and discussed the timeline for elected official salary recommendations, with a contract awarded to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. for a market analysis.

• Approved proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct (3-0)
• Tabled approval of August 1, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Advisory and Review Board will hold its regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear sheriff’s office remarks, and take public comment. Members will also review updates on a possible 2026 League of Women Voters sheriff candidate forum and discuss scheduling an annual report working session for November 14, 2025.

• Approval of August 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Possible 2026 League of Women Voters sheriff candidate forum update
• Proposed annual report working session on November 14, 2025
• Temporary board liaison appointment: Angela Montano, Public Safety Special Projects Coordinator

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The board will consider five requests for sketch or final plats involving land subdivisions and replats. These proposals affect properties in the South Valley, South West, and East Mountains areas.

• Two-lot subdivision request at 5178 Coors Blvd SW (2.06 acres±)
• Replat request for Corazon Energy Storage, LLC south of Jaguar Blvd SW (27.89 acres±)
• Three-lot subdivision request at 3110 El Pinon Lane SW (6.16 acres±)
• Two-lot subdivision request at 5612 Winchester Rd. SW (2.47 acres±)
• Replat request at 73 Tumbleweed Rd (122.47 acres±)

The County Development Review Authority approved all five sketch/final plat requests on the agenda, each with concurrence from planning, zoning, natural resources, public works, and fire departments. Final plat completion requirements are due by October 23, 2025, for each approved item. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved sketch/final plat for 2-lot subdivision at 5178 Coors Blvd SW (SRP2025-0106)
• Approved sketch/final plat for 27.89-acre battery storage replat south of Jaguar Blvd SW (SRP2025-0108)
• Approved sketch plat for 3-lot subdivision at 3110 El Pinon Lane SW (SRP2025-0105)
• Approved sketch plat for 2-lot subdivision at 5612 Winchester Rd SW (SRP2025-0107)
• Approved sketch plat for 122.47-acre replat at 73 Tumbleweed Rd (SRP2025-0109)

Economic Development Steering Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Economic Development Steering Committee will vote on finalized recommendations covering workforce development, small business support, transparency, and sustainability. The meeting follows months of research, public input, and drafting sessions to shape the county’s next economic development strategy.

• Vote on final recommendations for Community Benefits, Workforce Development, Small Business Support, and Sustainability
• Approval of goals for Transparency, Accountability & Inclusive Processes with multilingual outreach and equity-focused amendments
• Adoption of Small Business Ecosystem strategies including expanded access to non-collateral-based lending
• Establishment of a Community Benefits framework to align incentives with public priorities
• Potential funding mechanism via Local Option Gross Receipts Tax for sustainable initiatives

The Bernalillo County Economic Development Steering Committee reviewed and approved a series of policy recommendations and rankings across eight categories for inclusion in a final report to the County Commission. Members amended several sections to refine language regarding funding mechanisms, workforce pathways, and permitting processes. The final report is scheduled for presentation to the County Commission in December.

• Approved September 26, 2025, meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved Community Benefits and Benefit Agreements as amended (9-0)
• Amended and approved Sustainability section (9-0)
• Amended and approved Workforce Development section (9-0)
• Approved Transparency section (8-0)
• Amended and approved Small Business Support section (8-0)
• Amended and approved Business Attraction and Retention section (8-0)
• Approved Quality of Place section as amended (8-0)

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator will consider various conditional use approvals and variance requests. The agenda includes several items continued from a September 10 hearing.

• Conditional use for a church and incidental facilities at 9630 4th St. NW
• Conditional use for light industrial equipment storage at 450 Rio Bravo Blvd. SW
• Conditional use for a Day Care Center at 4601 Sunny Cir. SW
• Conditional use for a Day Care Center at proposed 203 Ranchitos Rd. NW
• Home occupation request for a gunsmith/federal firearms license at 11220 Pino Ave. NE

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on October 8, 2025, but no substantive decisions were made. All 18 agenda items were continued to future hearings, with most continued to November 12, 2025. The items include requests for conditional uses, variances, and other zoning approvals.

• All 18 zoning cases continued to November 12, 2025, or later

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving the agenda and September minutes, and hearing public comment. The main action item is approving semi-finalists for the New Mexico COVID Memorial, and the board will also discuss new business items including a recognition project at the Gutierrez Hubbell House and vandalized artwork at the South Valley Senior Center.

• Approval of NM Covid Memorial Semi-Finalists
• Gutierrez Hubbell House Recognition Project
• Vandalized Artwork at South Valley Senior Center
• Review of Public Art Inventory Data
• Arts Board Goals and Subcommittees discussion

The Arts Board unanimously approved the list of 13 semi-finalists for the New Mexico COVID Memorial Public Art Project. Members also reviewed a proposed tile recognition project for the Gutiérrez Hubbell House and discussed the status of vandalized artwork at the South Valley Senior Center. No final decisions were made regarding the tile project or the damaged artwork, with further updates expected in November.

• Approved 13 semi-finalists for NM COVID Memorial project (7-0)
• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Youth Sports Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission will review strategic planning goals, including increasing youth sports participation and improving safety. Updates will cover field development progress, economic impact tracking, and legislative funding requests for the Mesa Del Sol project.

• Approval of new members Mark Arnholt (Swimming) and Florencio Olguin (PAL Executive Director)
• Field development update on 6 new fields and permanent signage plans
• Legislative request for capital outlay funds for Mesa Del Sol project in October 2025
• Economic impact tracking update for recent and future youth sports events
• Guest speakers including New Mexico Activities Association Executive Director Dustin Young and Dream Big Basketball League representative Kevin Banks

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission formed a committee to examine how it could help with indoor sports facilities, following discussions about limited basketball and volleyball facilities. The commission also received updates on the Mesa Del Sol project, including turf field plans and a parking lot completion date. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Formed committee to examine BCYSC role in indoor facilities
• Approved August minutes deferred to December agenda
• Mesa Del Sol: sod for two fields to begin Oct 13
• Mesa Del Sol: parking lot by championship field due Nov 1
• Mesa Del Sol: final two fields to be converted to turf
• Mesa Del Sol: signage plan complete, manufacture underway

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will review and potentially approve several zoning changes, special use permits, and development plan amendments at this meeting. Items include a zone change for a religious facility, special use permits for contractor storage and an RV park, and amendments to the Upper Petroglyphs Sector Development Plan. The Commission may also consider a preliminary plat for a 101-lot subdivision.

• Zone change for Iglesia Bautista Nuevas Alturas Inc. at 1200 Atrisco Dr. SW (CZ2025-0011)
• Special Use Permit for contractor’s equipment storage and single-family home at 609 Vineyard Rd. NE and 608 Neal Ave. NE (CSU2025-0011)
• Special Use Permit for RV Park at 185, 189, 193, and 197 Old Possee Tr. NW (CSU2025-0012)
• Amendment to Upper Petroglyphs Sector Development Plan (SPR2025-0007)
• Preliminary Plat for 101-lot subdivision at 3620 Grace Vigil Rd. SW (SC2025-0004)

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission approved a zone change for a church property at 1200 Atrisco Drive SW to resolve split zoning. Commissioners also continued a request for a special use permit for an RV park on Old Posse Trail to allow for further review of drainage and traffic concerns. Additionally, the Commission approved a preliminary plat for a 94-lot residential subdivision at 3620 Grace Vigil Road SW.

• Approved 90-day deferral for agenda items 7 and 8 (5-0)
• Approved zone change at 1200 Atrisco Drive SW (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for contractor's equipment storage at 609 Vineyard Rd (5-0)
• Continued RV park special use permit request for 30 days (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for 101-tract subdivision at 3620 Grace Vigil Rd (5-0)

Economic Development Steering Committee - Regular Meeting

The Economic Development Steering Committee will review presentations on polling data, site selection, and current programs. The committee is scheduled to vote on recommendations across six categories, including small business growth and industry attraction.

• Vote on Transparency, Accountability & Inclusive Processes recommendations
• Vote on Small Business Ecosystem & Inclusive Growth recommendations
• Vote on Industry Attraction, Retention & Accountability recommendations
• Vote on Regional Innovation & Talent Development recommendations
• Vote on Quality of Place & Livability recommendations

The Bernalillo County Economic Development Steering Committee approved revised goals and strategies for its final recommendations, amending several items across six categories. The committee also set a timeline for finalizing the report, including a virtual vote in October and presentation to the County Commission in December. No final recommendations were adopted at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from August 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved September 26, 2025 agenda (8-0-0)
• Approved goals and strategies for Transparency, Accountability & Inclusive Processes with amendments
• Approved goals and strategies for Small Business Ecosystem & Inclusive Growth with amendments
• Approved goals and strategies for Industry Attraction, Retention & Accountability with amendments
• Approved goals and strategies for Regional Innovation & Talent Development with amendments
• Approved goals and strategies for Quality of Place & Livability with amendments
• Approved goals and strategies for Sustainability, moving Local Option Gross Receipts Tax recommendation into this section

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority will hear nine sketch-plat applications for residential subdivisions and replats totaling roughly 52 acres in the South Valley, East Mountains, North Valley, and Southwest areas. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions scheduled; members will review plats before possible future action.

• Six-lot subdivision at 3119 Barcelona Rd SW (4.69 acres, R-1 zoning)
• Replat of 6.57-acre tract at 38 Monte Verde Rd in East Mountains (A-2 zoning)
• Replat of 1.66-acre tract at 2500 Isleta Blvd SW (C-1 zoning)
• Four-lot subdivision at 6360 Isleta Blvd SW (4.73 acres, A-1 zoning)
• Replat of 19.77-acre tract on Douglas Rd SW (M-H zoning)

The County Development Review Authority approved seven sketch plat requests and denied two at its September 25, 2025 meeting. All approved plats received concurrence from relevant departments and must complete final plats by October 9, 2025. The two denied requests lacked concurrence from multiple agencies.

• Approved sketch plat SC2025-0014 for 6-lot subdivision at 3119 Barcelona Rd. SW
• Approved sketch plat SRP2025-0097 for replat at 38 Monte Verde Rd.
• Approved sketch plat SRP2025-0098 for replat at 2500 Isleta Blvd. SW
• Denied sketch plat SRP2025-0099 for 4-lot subdivision at 6360 Isleta Blvd. SW
• Approved sketch plat SRP2025-0100 for replat on Douglas Rd. SW
• Denied sketch plat SRP2025-0101 for replat at 10127 Guadalupe Trl. NW
• Approved sketch plat SRP2025-0102 for replat at 2545 Isleta Blvd. SW
• Approved sketch plat SRP2025-0103 for replat at 3328 Coors Blvd. SW

Behavioral Health Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Advisory Board will hold a regular hybrid meeting to approve the agenda and August minutes, elect a new Chair and Vice Chair for the fiscal year, and hear updates on the Opioid Settlement Fund dashboard and a case statement from Dr. Bronwyn Neeser. The board will also consider edits to the FY26 Annual Work Plan.

• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair (one-year terms)
• Discussion of case statement on SB3 and monthly newsletter by Dr. Bronwyn Neeser
• Opioid Settlement Fund Public Accountability Dashboard update by Jon Lanctot
• Approval of FY26 Annual Work Plan edits sent August 5, 2025
• Approval of August 28, 2025 minutes and September 25, 2025 agenda

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved the extension of the current Chair and Vice Chair's terms until June 30, 2026. The board also approved the FY26 Annual Work Plan edits and meeting minutes from August 2025. Members received updates on Opioid Settlement Fund allocations, SB3 implementation, and upcoming housing and medical sobering center projects.

• Approved extension of current Chair and Vice Chair terms until June 30, 2026
• Approved FY26 Annual Work Plan edits
• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting agenda
• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners will hold a closed meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the BC@AS Yucca Conference Room. The meeting is closed pursuant to state law for attorney-client privileged communication concerning threatened or pending litigation.

• Closed meeting update and discussion on threatened or pending litigation for Professional Services Agreements CCN 2025-0276 and 2025-0072

Board of County Commissioners - Special Zoning Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a zoning appeal. The board will review a denial regarding a variance for 11 parking spaces.

• Appeal COA2025-0002/BA2025-0003/ZA2025-0061: Variance of 11 spaces to the required 23 spaces

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to deny an appeal and uphold the zoning administrator's decision granting a parking variance for the PB&J Family Services facility at 900 Armijo Road. The variance reduces required parking from 23 to 12 spaces. The board also voted 5-0 to add new evidence from both sides to the official record.

• Denied appeal of parking variance for PB&J Family Services (4-1)
• Approved adding new evidence from applicant and appellant to record (5-0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 zoning meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss policy priorities for the 2025 New Mexico Legislature and vote on several financial resolutions. The meeting includes decisions on land sale proceeds, opioid settlement funds, and zoning amendments.

• Budget adjustments for FY 2026 totaling $212,208,829 in revenue and $236,941,647 in expenditures
• Budgeting $2,407,398 from the sale of 1500-1510 Menaul Blvd NW to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
• Acceptance of $902,006.21 from BG Distributors Opioid Settlement Distributions #3 and #5
• Budget increase of $1,200,000 for a possible City County Run-Off Election on December 9, 2025
• Zone map amendments for CZ2025-0008 (C-1 to C-LI) and CZ2025-0009 (A-1 to R-1)

The Board adopted a resolution outlining Bernalillo County's legislative priorities for the 2025 special session, including support for Medicaid, SNAP, public broadcasting, and health care authority funding. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a resolution for the City-County runoff election, and introduced a resolution to review all county boards and commissions.

• Adopted 2025 special session legislative priorities (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including resolution 2025-96 for City-County runoff election (5-0)
• Introduced resolution to review all county boards and commissions (5-0)
• Approved FY2026 budget adjustments introduction (4-0)
• Authorized county manager to award Partners in Health indigent care agreements (4-0)
• Approved closed meeting statement and authorized county manager to proceed (5-0)

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will review requests to enter properties, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances. One item involves a request to place a lien to recover emergency abatement costs.

• Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances at 1332 Rinconado Ln SW
• Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances at 133 Barcelona Cir SW
• Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances at 3213 Cypress Cir SW
• Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances at 4303 and 4301 Sheldon St SE
• Request to place a lien for emergency abatement costs at 1482 Coors Blvd SW

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer held a hearing on September 17, 2025, considering six nuisance abatement cases. Four properties were found to be nuisances and recommended to the Board of County Commissioners for demolition or lien recovery. One case was withdrawn, and one was continued to the next hearing.

• ENAO2024-0033 (1332 Rinconado Ln SW) withdrawn
• ENAO2025-0004 (133 Barcelona Cir SW) found nuisance, recommended to BCC
• ENAO2025-0005 (3213 Cypress Cir SW) continued to October 22, 2025 hearing
• ENAO2025-0006 (4303 Sheldon St SE) found nuisance, recommended to BCC
• ENAO2025-0007 (4301 Sheldon St SE) found nuisance, recommended to BCC
• ENAO2025-0008 (1482 Coors Blvd SW) found nuisance, recommended to BCC

Behavioral Health Education and Awareness Council - Regular Meeting

The Behavioral Health Education and Awareness Council will review minutes, discuss a public awareness campaign for the 988 crisis line, and receive updates on 2025 legislative bills. The meeting also includes a forum planning session and an annual workplan discussion.

• Approval of June 4, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion of 988 Public Awareness Campaign
• Update on Senate Bills 1 and 2 from the 2025 legislative session
• Annual Workplan review
• September 24 forum agenda and logistics

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Detention Facility Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several items, including a status update on PREA policy change recommendations, updates from the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), and the MDC budget process. The board will also review monthly reports on grievances, staffing, population, PREA, and recruitment, and discuss telephone/tablet equipment, print media, and restricted housing.

• PREA Policy Change Recommendations status update
• MDC Budget Process Discussion
• Monthly Grievance, Staffing, Population, PREA, and Recruitment Reports
• Telephone/Tablet Equipment & Print Media Discussion
• Restricted Housing Discussion

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board will meet to discuss environmental quality and community outreach. The board is reviewing updates on biodegradable bags and an anti-litter campaign for elementary education.

• Vote on July 15th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on illegal dumping cameras
• Discussion on biodegradable bags
• Follow-up on contacting property owners regarding illegal dumping
• Update on Elementary Education Anti-Litter campaign

The board approved funding for three cameras to be used as deterrents in illegal dumping areas. Additionally, the board voted to support and participate in upcoming native plant giveaway events organized by the non-profit Think Like a Bee. Members also confirmed the purchase of six cigarette butt canisters and approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025, meeting.

• Approved July 15, 2025, meeting minutes
• Approved partnership and tabling at Think Like a Bee plant giveaway events
• Approved purchase of 3 cameras for illegal dumping deterrence
• Approved purchase of 6 Terra Cycle cigarette butt canisters

Board of County Commissioners - Special Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners is holding a special administrative meeting to consider approving a resolution that acknowledges the state-set property tax rates for 2025. Public comment is limited to this approval item. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of Administrative Resolution AR 2025- acknowledging receipt of State DFA Orders Setting Property Tax Rates for 2025
• Requires majority 3/2 vote
• Public comment limited to approval item only

The Board approved the administrative resolution acknowledging the state-set property tax rates for tax year 2025, including a residential rate of $41.317 and non-residential rate of $44.962. The county's mill rate decreased slightly from 8.404 to 8.357. The vote was 2-1, with Chair Olivas voting no. The board also suspended rules to allow immediate action.

• Approved resolution AR 2025-93 acknowledging state property tax rates for 2025 (2-1)
• Suspended rules to allow immediate action on the resolution (3-0)

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board will review updates on opioid settlement funds, discuss the Governor’s executive order on harm reduction, and hear reports on substance use disorder reporting mandates and DEA prescribing guidelines. Members will also receive updates on local treatment facilities and working group reports.

• Opioid Settlement Funds update presented by Jon Lanctot
• Discussion on Governor’s executive order around harm reduction and funding
• Updates on Governor’s mandate for reporting babies born to mothers with substance use disorder
• MDC and CARE Campus updates from Rodney McNease and Beatrice Fierro
• DEA guidelines on prescribing privileges and impacts

The Bernalillo County Addiction Treatment Advisory Board convened to approve previous meeting minutes and the current agenda, alongside receiving updates on opioid settlement funds, CARE Campus operational changes, and local behavioral health programs. Members also discussed state and federal policy concerns regarding harm reduction and prescription guidelines.

• Approved August 18, 2025, Meeting Minutes
• Approved September 15, 2025, Agenda

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority will hold a regular meeting to review and decide on multiple subdivision plat requests, including final plats, sketch plats, and replats across the county. The agenda includes a large 584-lot subdivision in the Northwest area, several smaller subdivisions, and a massive 9,997.88-acre replat in the Southwest. All items are for review and potential approval.

• Final plat for replat of Lot 20A, Block 2, Mountainview Addition, 4321 Broadway Blvd. SE, 3.93 acres, M-2 zoning
• Final plat for replat of Lot 4, Dillon Estates and Lot 15, Sun Star Addition, 3613 Sunstar Blvd. SW, 2.66 acres, A-1 zoning
• Final plat for 3-lot subdivision at 2203 Markham Rd. SW, 16.60 acres, A-1 zoning
• Sketch plat for 584-lot subdivision on Paseo del Norte NW and Del Webb NW, 105 acres, A-1 zoning
• Sketch plat for replat of 9,997.88 acres west of Atrisco Vista Blvd SW, A-1 zoning

The County Development Review Authority reviewed several final and sketch plat requests during their September 11, 2025, meeting. While several final plat applications were advanced with completion requirements set for September 25, 2025, the board denied four specific sketch plat requests.

• Denied sketch plat for 584-lot subdivision at Paseo del Norte and Del Webb NW
• Denied sketch plat for 9,997.88-acre replat west of Atrisco Vista Blvd SW
• Denied sketch plat for 8.44-acre replat at 275 Genevieve Dr.
• Denied sketch plat for 2-lot subdivision at 110 Eva Rose Place NW

Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee will hold its regular meeting in Estancia, NM, to approve the agenda and minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. The committee will address membership vacancies in the treasurer and Torrance County representative roles, along with other vacant positions.

• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2025 meeting
• Vacancies in treasurer and Torrance County representative roles
• Vacancies in Torrance County municipal and agricultural representative roles
• Vacancy in at-large representative role
• Public hearing scheduled in Santa Fe in mid-October

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator will hold hearings to consider various conditional use approvals and variance requests. The meeting includes several items continued from July 9, 2025, regarding residential and commercial property adjustments.

• Conditional use for a church and incidental facilities at 9630 4th St. NW
• Conditional use for a Day Care Center at 1823 Escuela Rd. SW B
• Conditional use for a mobile home for an agricultural assistant at 10229 Edith Blvd. NE
• Requests for secondary dwelling units at 2804 Acequia Dr. SW and 8 Darby Dr.
• Multiple setback variances for properties on Isleta Blvd. SW, Wallace St. SE, and Brother Rd. SW

The Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on September 10, 2025, but no substantive decisions were made. All 20 agenda items—including conditional use requests, variances, and continuations from prior hearings—were continued to future hearing dates. The minutes record no approvals, denials, or other final actions.

• Continued ZA2025-0062 (multiple dwellings) to future date
• Continued ZA2025-0064 (rear yard variance) to future date
• Continued ZA2025-0065 (front yard variance) to future date
• Continued ZA2025-0073 (church conditional use) to future date
• Continued ZA2025-0074 (rear yard variance) to future date
• Continued ZA2025-0084 (accessory structure) to future date
• Continued ZA2025-0085 (accessory structure) to future date
• Continued ZA2025-0086 (secondary dwelling unit) to future date

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners will hold a closed meeting to receive legal advice on pending and threatened litigation, including two federal cases. The discussion is exempt from open meeting requirements under attorney-client privilege.

• Discussion of Case No. 1:25-cv-10810
• Discussion of C.A. No. 25-cv-39-JJM-PAS

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Homeless Coordinating Council will hold a virtual meeting on September 9, 2025, to discuss regional homelessness services and housing frameworks. The agenda includes updates on the Westside Shelter, veterans, Native American and African American homelessness, reentry, and homelessness prevention. Additionally, the council will discuss a new item regarding a large-scale outreach event.

• Westside Shelter Update
• Veterans Homelessness Update
• Native American Homelessness Update
• African American Homelessness Update
• Large Scale Outreach Event

Board of County Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding two planning requests. The body will decide whether to approve amendments to the Rank II Southwest Area Plan and adopt the Rank III South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan.

• SPR2025-0003: Proposed amendment to the Rank II Southwest Area Plan
• SPR2025-0004: Proposed Rank III South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to defer both agenda items 4A and 4B, related to the South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan, for 60 days. The items will be heard again at the November 18, 2025 zoning meeting. The board also heard public comments from eight speakers, with most opposing the plan or requesting changes, and one supporting it.

• Deferred item 4A (South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan) for 60 days (5-0)
• Deferred item 4B (related zoning) for 60 days (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 19, 2025 special zoning meeting (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include adopting amendments to the affordable housing ordinance, approving a $500,000 grant for transitional housing, and introducing resolutions for opioid settlement funds and an EV charging station. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a $686,192.45 payment to UNMH for detention center medical services.

• Ordinance amendment to streamline Affordable Housing Assistance Grants (Chapter 10, Article III Sec 10-51-58)
• $500,000 appropriation for purchase of two triplexes for transitional housing (Family Promise)
• Resolution accepting $902,006.21 in opioid settlement funds from BG Distributors (Allergan & Teva)
• $500,000 NMDOT grant for DC fast charging EV station at Alvarado Square
• $686,192.45 payment to UNMH for MDC 4th quarter medical services true-up

The Board approved the county's 2026 Capital Outlay Priorities resolution with amendments, adopted three ordinances related to affordable housing, and approved several resolutions including a nuisance abatement on Pajarito Mesa. The board also introduced and immediately approved resolutions for an East Central Ministries housing project and an EV fast-charging station grant.

• Approved 2026 Capital Outlay Priorities resolution (5-0) with amendments
• Adopted Affordable Housing Ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 grant for Family Promise triplex purchase (5-0)
• Approved time extension for Casitas del Camino project revenue bonds (5-0)
• Approved nuisance abatement resolution for Pajarito Mesa property (5-0)
• Approved East Central Ministries affordable housing grant application (5-0)
• Approved opioid settlement fund budget of $902,006.21 (5-0)
• Approved EV fast-charging station grant acceptance (5-0)

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board is meeting to discuss and take potential action on public art projects, including a recommendation for the EPA Urban Waters Temporary Public Art Project and the New Mexico COVID Memorial jurying. The board will also review project updates, unsolicited proposals, and end-of-year celebrations.

• Recommendation to approve EPA Urban Waters Temporary Public Art Project
• NM Covid Memorial Jurying Round 1
• Presentation: EPA Urban Waters Temporary Public Art Project
• NM Covid Memorial Jury Update
• Unsolicited Proposals Process/Subcommittee

The Bernalillo County Arts Board unanimously approved the EPA Urban Waters temporary public art project, which includes adobe seed structures and a permanent mosaic near Tijeras, with no county funding required. The board also approved the agenda and minutes, and postponed the NM Covid Memorial jury vote to October. Other discussions covered calendar review, unsolicited proposals, and project updates.

• Approved EPA Urban Waters temporary public art project (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Postponed NM Covid Memorial jurying Round 1 vote to October meeting

Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque / Bernalillo County Library Advisory Board will meet to receive reports from the director and library support organizations. The board is scheduled to discuss the replacement of the HVAC system at the Main Library.

• Main Library HVAC replacement

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several land-use requests, including a zone change for a home health care facility, a special use permit for apartments, and a proposed electrical substation by Public Service Company of New Mexico. The commission will also hear an appeal of a denied street name change. The agenda includes both new requests and a board of adjustment appeal.

• Zone change from M-H to A-1 for 6.96 acres at 5325 Raglin Ave. SW (CZ2025-0010)
• Special use permit for apartments on 1.04 acres at 2501 Barcelona Rd. SW (CSU2025-0010)
• Amendment to Paseo Del Norte/North Albuquerque Acres Sector Development Plan for electrical substation (SPR2025-0006)
• Special use permit for electrical substation on 3.56 acres at 11520/11600 Paseo del Norte Frontage Rd NE and 11525/11601 Palomas Ave NE (CSU2025-0009)
• Appeal of denied street name change for private easement east of Coors Blvd SW (BA2025-0005/SNC2025-0010)

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission approved a zone change from M-H to A-1 at 5325 Ragland Ave SW, and a special use permit for a 13-unit apartment complex at 2501 Barcelona Rd SW. The Commission continued the PNM substation and sector plan amendment hearings for 90 days to allow further community outreach. The Commission denied a street name change appeal, keeping the easement as Coors Blvd addresses.

• Approved zone change CZ2025-0010 from M-H to A-1 at 5325 Ragland Ave SW (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit CSU2025-0010 for 13-unit apartments at 2501 Barcelona Rd SW (unanimous)
• Continued SPR2025-0006 (PNM substation) for 90 days for further neighborhood outreach (unanimous)
• Continued CSU2025-0009 (sector plan amendment) for 90 days concurrent with substation (unanimous)
• Denied appeal BA2025-0005 to name easement Tony Place SW, keeping Coors Blvd addresses (3-2)

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority will consider various requests for final, sketch, and combined plats. These proposals involve replatting and subdividing parcels across the South Valley, North Valley, East Mountains, and Southwest areas.

• Final plat request for 55.72 acres at 1941 Coors Blvd SW
• Final plat request for 21.47 acres at 411 Cordero Mesa Dr. NW
• Final plat request for 35.55 acres at 15 Western Saddle Ct.
• Sketch/Final plat request for 142.59 acres at 701 Electric Ave SE
• Sketch/Final plat request for 27.89 acres south of Jaguar Blvd SW for a Battery Energy Storage System

The County Development Review Authority reviewed 15 land use applications during its August 28, 2025, meeting. The board denied three requests for plat approval and set a September 11, 2025, deadline for the completion requirements of the remaining 12 applications.

• Denied SRP2025-0086 (Corazon Energy Storage, LLC) replat request
• Denied SRP2025-0087 (Schwartzman Inc./PNM) subdivision and replat request
• Denied SRP2025-0089 (Eliazar & Laura A. Medina) subdivision and replat request
• Set September 11, 2025, deadline for 12 approved plat completion requirements

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Regular Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative is meeting to vote on extending a fiscal agreement with MRCOG and adopting an Open Meetings Act update, and to discuss bylaws. The agenda also includes introducing a new Planning and Operations Director and receiving a presentation from the City of Albuquerque. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment limited to 2 minutes per person.

• Vote to approve Chair extending fiscal agreement with MRCOG
• Vote on Open Meetings Act update
• Discussion of bylaws, including term limits and officer positions
• Introduction of new Planning and Operations Director
• Presentation from City of Albuquerque

Behavioral Health Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board will vote on edits to the FY26 Annual Work Plan and approve previous meeting minutes. Members will receive presentations on GRT contracts and budgets, and discuss the board's strategic goals and objectives.

• Approval of FY26 Annual Work Plan edits sent August 5, 2025
• Presentation of GRT contracts and budgets by Jessica Benally and Jon Lanctot
• Review of strategic work plan objectives and goals
• Discussion on combining November and December meetings

The Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved its July 24, 2025, minutes and voted to combine November and December into a single meeting on November 20, 2025. The board deferred approval of the August 28 agenda and the FY 26 Annual Work Plan edits. Members also received presentations on community engagement from Deputy County Manager Danette Townsend and on gross receipts tax contracts and budgets from Jessica Benally and Jon Lanctot.

• Approved July 24, 2025 Minutes
• Combined November and December meetings into November 20, 2025, 4:00pm-6:00pm
• Tabled approval of August 28, 2025 Agenda
• Tabled FY 26 Annual Work Plan edits pending review

Economic Development Steering Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Economic Development Policies and Strategies Steering Committee is meeting to hear final research presentations from Ginovus, EDD staff, and community dialogue summaries, then discuss and prepare final recommendations. The committee will vote on extending the September 11 meeting to finalize recommendations. This is a working session with no public votes on policy changes.

• Ginovus presents location modeling recommendations comparing Bernalillo County to Boise, Colorado Springs, Des Moines, El Paso, Lubbock, Tucson, and Tulsa
• EDD staff present original policy amendments brought to the County Commission
• Brian Sanderoff provides Research and Polling update
• Dr. Hill summarizes recommendations from all Community Dialogues
• Joan Baker presents Workforce Development information

The Bernalillo County Economic Development Policies and Strategies Steering Committee met to review final recommendations from consultant Ginovus, hear updates on public polling and community dialogues, and brainstorm preliminary priorities. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes. The committee will prioritize the recommendations at a future meeting, with a presentation to the County Commission scheduled for December 9, 2025.

• Approved minutes from July 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed 52 final policy recommendations from Ginovus (no action taken)
• Heard preliminary findings from public opinion poll of 1,000 residents (no action taken)
• Heard summary of five community dialogues with ~264 participants (no action taken)
• Brainstormed preliminary recommendations across eight categories (no formal vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 11, 2025

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Local Government Coordinating Commission (LGCC) will hold a regular meeting on August 21, 2025, featuring updates on opioid settlement funds, state housing funding, and cross-government collaboration efforts. The meeting includes public comment periods and hybrid participation options.

• Opioid Settlement Public Dashboard Update
• State Housing Funding Update from City and County Housing Teams
• Legislative Session Interim Presentation by Ricky Lee Chavez

The Local Government Coordinating Commission met to receive updates on the public accountability dashboard for opioid settlement funds and the status of state-funded housing projects. Officials discussed the implementation of data collection for opioid programs and the progress of housing initiatives aimed at increasing affordable and transitional housing. No formal votes were taken during this meeting.

• Received update on opioid settlement public accountability dashboard
• Received update on state-funded housing projects and priority list
• Received update on legislative interim and potential special session
• Announced September 21st 'Keep New Mexico Alive' event at Explora
• Announced September 27th International Fest at Phil Chacon Park
• Scheduled next meeting for October 16, 2025

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing to consider requests from the Nuisance Abatement Officer to enter, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances from four properties. The properties are located on SW Pajarito Mesa, 1332 Rinconado Ln SW, 133 Barcelona Cir SW, and 3213 Cypress Cir SW.

• ENAO2024-0031: Request to enter, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances on unplatted property on SW Pajarito Mesa (UPC #100705003236020142, approx. 10.00 acres)
• ENAO2024-0033: Request to enter, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances at 1332 Rinconado Ln SW (0.12 acres)
• ENAO2025-0004: Request to enter, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances at 133 Barcelona Cir SW (0.16 acres)
• ENAO2025-0005: Request to enter, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances at 3213 Cypress Cir SW (0.11 acres)

The Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer addressed four property cases. One case was withdrawn, and three cases were continued to the September 17, 2025, hearing.

• Case ENAO2024-0031 withdrawn
• Case ENAO2024-0033 continued to September 17, 2025
• Case ENAO2025-0004 continued to September 17, 2025
• Case ENAO2025-0005 continued to September 17, 2025

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board will discuss the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) budget process and receive status updates on PREA policy change recommendations. The meeting includes reports on staffing, population, and grievances, as well as a presentation on the RRC.

• MDC Budget Process discussion
• PREA Policy Change Recommendations status update
• RRC Presentation from Sarah Spain
• Telephone/Tablet Equipment discussion
• Restricted Housing discussion

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board will meet to discuss tools and strategies for reducing litter and illegal dumping. The board will review information on dumping cameras and provide updates on biodegradable bags and educational outreach.

• Information on illegal dumping cameras from Andrew Clarke (QStar Technology)
• Potential purchase of 2-3 cameras and signs for the southside of the freeway and Sunport bridge
• Discussion on biodegradable bags
• Follow-up on contacting property owners regarding illegal dumping
• Update on the Elementary Education Anti-Litter campaign

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a closed meeting to discuss attorney-client privileged communication. The session focuses on threatened or pending litigation.

• Update and discussion on National Prescription Opiate Litigation (MDL No. 2804, CIV 19-45301-DAP)

Board of County Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning meeting to consider approving an amendment to the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the June 24, 2025 special zoning meeting. The agenda includes a public hearing for the plan amendment.

• Public hearing on SPR2024-0002: Amendment of the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan
• Motion to approve Administrative Resolution AR 2025- amending the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan
• Approval of minutes from the June 24, 2025 BCC Special Zoning Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners approved the June 24, 2025 Special Zoning meeting minutes. The board also granted an indefinite deferral for the proposed amendment of the Valle Del Sol Sector Development Plan (SPR2024-0002) at the property owner's request.

• Approved June 24, 2025 Special Zoning meeting minutes (3-0)
• Indefinitely deferred Valle Del Sol Sector Development Plan amendment SPR2024-0002 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Board of Finance

The Bernalillo County Board of Finance will meet to approve minutes from May 27, 2025, hear a presentation from the County Treasurer, and provide advice and consent on the quarterly investment strategy. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of May 27, 2025 Board of Finance meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Office presentation to the Board of Finance
• Advice and consent on quarterly investment strategy

The Bernalillo County Board of Finance approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting and gave advice and consent to the proposed quarterly investment strategy presented by the treasurer's office. Officials also reviewed quarterly financial reports, noting property tax collections at 102% of projections and gross receipts tax collections at 97.5% (or 99.5% with equalization distribution).

• Approved May 27, 2025 Board of Finance meeting minutes (Roll call: Barbara Baca - Yes, Frank Baca - Yes, Olivas - Yes)
• Approved and gave advice and consent to the proposed quarterly investment strategy (Roll call: Barbara Baca - Yes, Frank Baca - Yes, Olivas - Yes)

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several high-value economic development bonds and housing initiatives. The meeting includes decisions on property nuisance abatements and the appointment of three members to the Board of Registration.

• Proposed Industrial Revenue Bonds up to $225,000,000 for Corazon Energy Storage, LLC
• Proposed Project Revenue Bonds up to $46,000,000 for Uptown Connect apartment rehabilitation
• Extension of Industrial Revenue Bonds up to $186,000,000 for Mesa Film Studios, LLC
• Nuisance abatement for properties at 19 Camino Largo and an unplatted tract on Pajarito Mesa
• Proposed $686,192 budget increase for Metropolitan Detention Center medical contract funding

The Board of County Commissioners approved an industrial revenue bond for the Corazon Energy Storage project to support grid stability and renewable energy infrastructure. The board also deferred a decision on a property-related resolution to allow for further staff consultation and approved an extension for the Mesa Film Studio project.

• Approved Industrial Revenue Bond for Corazon Energy Storage (3-1)
• Tabled resolution regarding Pajarito Mesa property to next meeting
• Approved 180-day extension for Mesa Film Studio inducement resolution (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Capital Outlay Priorities for introduction (4-0)
• Approved 2026 legislative policy priorities for introduction (4-0)
• Approved $686,192.45 funding request for MDC medical services (4-0)
• Accepted 2024 Fire & Rescue Annual Report

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board will review its July minutes and take on a new task from the Behavioral Health Advisory Board: providing quarterly updates on opioid settlement projects and allocations, with the first report due by the end of March 2026. The board will also hear updates on the MDC, CARE Campus, and other ongoing items.

• New task: quarterly opioid settlement project updates with financial breakdowns, first report due March 2026
• Review and approval of July 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Potential new member: John Vigil, MD
• MDC update from Rodney McNease
• CARE Campus update from Interim Director Beatrice Fierro

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board (ATAB) voted to accept responsibility for Objective 9 of the Behavioral Health Advisory Board's fiscal year 2026 work plan, which involves reviewing and providing recommendations on opioid settlement project data. The board also deferred the nomination of Dr. John Vigil to the board pending confirmation of his interest and availability. Additionally, the board received operational updates regarding the Metropolitan Detention Center and the CARE Campus.

• Accepted task of Objective 9 from BHAB work plan (6-0)
• Deferred nomination of Dr. John Vigil for board membership
• Approved July 21, 2025, meeting minutes with edits
• Approved August 18, 2025, meeting agenda as modified

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority will consider seven subdivision and replat requests, including sketch, final, and preliminary plats. The proposals range from a two-lot split to a 233-lot phased subdivision, and are located across the North Valley, Southwest, Westside, East Mountains, and South Valley. The board will also address any other matters that arise.

• Replat of Lots 5-A and 5-B, Vineyard Addition No. 1, 505 Mission Ave. NE (1.59 acres, M-H)
• Two-lot subdivision at 3150 Gun Club Rd. SW (1.50 acres, M-H)
• Twelve-lot subdivision at 3217 Love Rd SW (15.25 acres, A-1)
• 233-lot phased subdivision at Arroyo Vista Blvd. NW and 118th St. NW (51.77 acres, SD-UP-RM)
• Five-lot subdivision at 9725 Pajarito Rd. SW (10.09 acres, A-1)

The County Development Review Authority approved seven sketch/final and preliminary plats, including a 233-lot phased subdivision on the Westside, and denied one sketch plat for a four-lot subdivision at 346 Clark Rd. SW due to Public Works non-concurrence. All approved plats have final plat completion requirements due August 28, 2025.

• Approved replat of Lots 5-A and 5-B, Vineyard Addition No. 1, 505 Mission Ave. NE (SRP2025-0080)
• Approved two-lot subdivision at 3150 Gun Club Rd. SW (SRP2025-0083)
• Approved 12-lot subdivision at 3217 Love Rd SW (SC2025-0007)
• Approved 233-lot phased subdivision at Arroyo Vista Blvd. NW and 118th St. NW (SC2025-0010)
• Approved five-lot subdivision at 9725 Pajarito Rd. SW (SRP2025-0079)
• Approved replat of Tracts A-1 & A-2 at 26 Gonzales Rd (SRP2025-0081)
• Denied four-lot subdivision and replat at 346 Clark Rd. SW (SRP2025-0082)
• No other matters were discussed

DWI Planning Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County DWI Planning Council is meeting to approve the agenda and June minutes, discuss council vacancies and recruitment, and review council goals, DFA guidelines, bylaws, and membership. They will also discuss cannabis excise dollars. The meeting is largely administrative and planning-focused.

• Approval of August 14th agenda (action item)
• Approval of June 12th minutes
• Discussion of council vacancies and recruitment
• Review of DFA guidelines and council bylaws
• Discussion of cannabis excise dollars

Economic Development Steering Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Economic Development Department is hosting the fifth in a series of community dialogues, this one focused on Southeast Albuquerque. The meeting is a facilitated discussion with two dialogue sessions on 'Quality of Place' and 'Quality Jobs,' including report-outs from table conversations. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is primarily a public engagement event.

• Community dialogue on 'Quality of Place' and 'Quality Jobs'
• Hosted by Bernalillo County Economic Development Department
• Location: Hiland Theater, Southeast Albuquerque
• Commissioner Adriann Barboa to provide welcome
• Childcare activities available via Mobile Rec Unit

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator will hear nine conditional-use and variance requests at its August 13 meeting. Items include large garages and carports, a temporary RV dwelling for medical hardship, a secondary kitchen, and two setback modifications. All requests are located in Bernalillo County, NM.

• 823 sq. ft. carport at 7464 Winchester Loop SW (ZA2025-0071)
• 1,040 sq. ft. garage at 1715 Del Sur Dr. SW (ZA2025-0076)
• 2,000 sq. ft. garage at 4606 Sunny Cir. SW (ZA2025-0079)
• 3-ft front-yard setback variance at 28 Ridge Dr. (ZA2025-0080)
• 10-ft rear-yard setback variance at 11321 Elena Dr. NE (ZA2025-0081)

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on August 13, 2025, to consider nine requests, including conditional use approvals, variances, and an administrative amendment. The minutes list the cases but do not record any decisions, approvals, or denials. Therefore, no substantive outcomes are documented.

• No decisions recorded in minutes

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Homeless Coordinating Council is meeting virtually to review and approve the agenda and July minutes, and to receive updates from various partners on homelessness initiatives, including the Westside Shelter, HopeWorks, and specific population updates. The meeting is primarily informational, with no new items listed for discussion.

• Update on Westside Shelter by Dr. Charlie Verploegh
• HopeWorks update by Heidi Shultz
• Veterans Homelessness Update by Camilla Lopez
• Native American Homelessness Update by Dr. Chenoa Bah
• African American Homelessness Update by Vice-Chair Rogers

Economic Development Steering Committee - Regular Meeting

The Economic Development Department is conducting a community dialogue session at the Vista Grande Community Center. Participants will discuss what economic development means to them and focus on creating a strong and competitive economy.

• Dialogue Session #1: Strong Economy
• Dialogue Session #2: Competitive Economy

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Advisory and Review Board will convene a regular meeting on August 8, 2025, at 1 p.m. in person at Alvarado Square or virtually via Microsoft Teams. The board will conduct routine procedural items including approval of prior minutes, a new member announcement, sheriff’s office comments, public comment, and committee updates.

• Approval of minutes from June 13, 2025 meeting
• Announcement of new board member Natalie Mason
• Discussion on requesting League of Women Voters to arrange another sheriff’s forum in 2026

The board unanimously approved a proposal to begin coordinating with the League of Women Voters for a sheriff's candidate forum in 2026. The board also approved the June 13, 2025 minutes (7-0) and welcomed new member Natalie Mason. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on committee work and a discussion about a potential community meeting in Tijeras, but no action was taken on that item.

• Approved June 13, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved proposal to coordinate with League of Women Voters for 2026 sheriff's forum (unanimous)

Youth Sports Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission is meeting to approve minutes and new members, hear updates from local sports leagues, and discuss strategic planning. Key topics include the continued development of Mesa Del Sol, including construction of six new grass fields and legislative planning for capital outlay. The commission will also discuss increasing participation, improving safety, and growing the number of sports officials.

• Approval of new members Jabulani Cooper (Track) and Mark Arnholt (Swimming)
• Guest presentations from Dream Big Basketball League, swimming, and NM Junior Wrestling
• Update on Mesa Del Sol field construction (6 new grass fields) and signage
• Plan to obtain capital outlay planning numbers for MDS in October 2025 for 2026 legislative session
• Discussion on increasing economic impact from recent events

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission approved the minutes from its June 5, 2025 meeting, heard reports on youth wrestling and Mesa Del Sol development, and discussed future capital improvement plans and community events.

• Approved the minutes of the June 5, 2025 meeting

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will meet to discuss zoning appeals regarding parking requirements, zone change requests for properties on Arno St NE and Viola Dr. SW, and an electric transmission line facility plan amendment. The board will also consider the minutes from its July 2, 2025 meeting.

• Appeals by Maria Tomasita Page, Clara Peña, and Charles Esty and Kimberly A. O’Brion regarding a parking variance for 12 spaces instead of 23 at 900 Armijo Rd. SW
• Zone change request from C-1 to C-LI for 0.26 acres at 3729 Arno St NE by Talavera Investments LLC
• Zone change request from A-1 to R-1 for 3.41 acres at 2695 Viola Dr. SW by JAG Planning and Zoning LLC
• Public Service Company of New Mexico request to amend the Facility Plan- Electric System Transmission and Generation (2010-2020) for 345kV transmission lines

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission approved parking variances for a new PB&J Family Services facility, allowing 12 spaces instead of the required 23. The Commission also approved a zone change from C-1 to C-LI for a property at 3729 Arno Street and a zone change from A-1 to R-1 for a property at 2695 Viola Drive. Additionally, the Commission approved an amendment to the Electric Facilities Plan to include new transmission line projects.

• Approved July 2, 2025, meeting minutes
• Denied appeals of parking variance BA2025-0002/ZA2025-0061 (3-1)
• Denied appeals of parking variance BA2025-0003/ZA2025-0061 (3-1)
• Denied appeals of parking variance BA2025-0004/ZA2025-0061 (3-1)
• Approved zone change CZ2025-0008 from C-1 to C-LI
• Approved zone change CZ2025-0009 from A-1 to R-1
• Approved amendment to Electric Facilities Plan SPR2025-0005

Audit Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee will meet to review and approve internal audit reports. The committee will also discuss follow-up audits for fiscal year 2025.

• Internal Audit Report – Metropolitan Detention Center
• Internal Audit Report – Capital Outlay Funding
• FY25 Follow-up Audit Discussion

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee reviewed and approved status updates for two internal audit reports: Capital Outlay Funding and the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). Both motions carried 2-0. The committee also received an internal audit status update and scheduled the next meeting for November 10, 2025.

• Approved Capital Outlay Funding audit status update (2-0)
• Approved Metropolitan Detention Center audit status update (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners will hold a closed meeting to discuss attorney-client privileged communications regarding pending litigation and updates to county employment restrictions after leaving office. The meeting will also cover an annexation update and a litigation case involving Bernalillo County.

• Discussion of Article III—Division 4-Sec. 2-137 Restrictions on employment and appointment after leaving office
• Update on Campbell Ranch Annexation with Campbell Farming Corp and CDS/Sheldon Greer
• Update and discussion of Bernalillo County v CIV 95-24 JAP/KBM McClendon Litigation

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board will meet to approve the scope and budget for the "Para La Juventud" project and review unsolicited proposals selected through May 31, 2025. The board will also discuss subcommittee assignments, arts board goals, and receive updates on the COVID Memorial project.

• Approval of "Para La Juventud" Project Scope and Budget
• Selection of Unsolicited Proposals through May 31, 2025
• COVID Memorial Update
• Review of subcommittee assignments
• Discussion of Arts Board Goals

The Bernalillo County Arts Board unanimously approved the scope and $21,630 budget for recreating the 'Para La Juventud' mural at 1710 Centro Familiar Blvd SW, and recommended five artworks for purchase totaling $27,100. The board also received updates on the Covid Memorial project and other public art installations, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved 'Para La Juventud' mural recreation scope and $21,630 budget (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of Tina Stallard's 'Kimo Theater' for $800 (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of Sean Flannagan's 'Prairie Runner' for $12,600 (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of Ashten Brook Casados' 'Three Frogs On A Branch' for $600 (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of Pamela Barcita's 'Churro' for $2,300 (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of Ben Harrison's 'Elysian Fields Reverie' for $8,800 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on funding for affordable housing projects and opioid settlement allocations. The meeting includes decisions on zone map amendments, public safety grants, and infrastructure improvements.

• Proposed $16.5 million in Project Revenue Bonds for the 42-unit rehabilitation and 46-unit construction of Casitas del Camino
• Proposed $500,000 appropriation for Family Promise to purchase two triplexes for transitional housing
• Acceptance of a $1,371,485 FY26 Enhanced 911 Grant
• Zone map amendments CZ2025-0006 (A-1 to R-1) and CZ2025-00007 (C-1 and R-1 to C-1)
• Storm water conveyance improvements on Grecian Avenue NW between Kensington Dr. NW and Guadalupe Trail NW

The Board approved a 5-0 vote to adopt amendments to the County Procurement Ordinance, raising small construction purchase thresholds and extending contract durations. It also passed a resolution directing the county manager to seek community input on redeveloping the Union Square property, and approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Court Deputies Association. The board also adopted a resolution defending the U.S. Constitution and separation of powers on a 4-1 vote.

• Adopted amendments to County Procurement Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Union Square redevelopment resolution (5-0)
• Approved Court Deputies Association collective bargaining agreement (5-0)
• Adopted resolution defending U.S. Constitution and separation of powers (4-1)
• Approved preliminary Q4 FY2025 financial report for state submittal (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2025 Legislative Housing Appropriations (5-0)
• Approved internal audit plan for FY2026-2027 (5-0)
• Introduced amendments to Affordable Housing Ordinance (5-0)

Code of Conduct Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board will meet virtually to approve its agenda, minutes, and FY25-Q4 report. The board will also discuss constitutional amendments and elected official salaries, and consider proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct.

• Approval of FY25-Q4 Report
• Discussion of Constitutional Amendment and Elected Official Salaries
• Proposed Amendments to the Code of Conduct

The Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board was tasked by the County Commission to oversee a process to review salaries for county elected officials and make recommendations, with changes to take effect for officials elected in the 2026 cycle. The board approved the agenda, June 20 minutes, and FY25 Q4 report, all by 3-0-1 votes. No final salary decisions were made; the board will work with staff and a consultant, with a target to finalize salaries by January 2026.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-1)
• Approved June 20, 2025 minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved FY25 Q4 report (3-0-1)
• Tasked with overseeing salary review for county elected officials; no final decision made

Economic Development Steering Committee - Regular Meeting

This is a community dialogue session, not a decision-making meeting. The Bernalillo County Economic Development Department is gathering resident input on two topics: small business support and infrastructure. Attendees will discuss these topics in small groups and report their ideas. No formal actions or votes are scheduled.

• Dialogue topic 1: Small business support
• Dialogue topic 2: Infrastructure
• Hosted by Commissioner Barbara Baca
• Location: Taylor Ranch Branch Library
• Mobile Rec Unit for childcare available

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Regular Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative is meeting to hear a presentation from Bernalillo County on its affordable housing legislative request and a Destination Home site visit. The group will also discuss its bylaws and handle routine items like agenda and minutes approval.

• Presentation: Bernalillo County update on affordable housing legislative request
• Presentation: Destination Home site visit update
• Discussion: Bylaws
• Public comment period (2-minute limit per person)

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative unanimously approved the employment agreement for Yasine Armstrong, who starts immediately. The board also discussed plans to help Armstrong prioritize state fund allocation and coordinate with county and city officials.

• Approved employment agreement for Yasine Armstrong (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting

Behavioral Health Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Advisory Board is meeting to approve its FY26 Annual Work Plan, the meeting agenda, and the June minutes. The board will also discuss and possibly approve subcommittees for Objectives 5 and 9, a change to the meeting day and time, and consolidating November and December meetings due to county holidays. A presentation on SB3 and HB8 is scheduled, and public comment is invited.

• Approval of FY26 Annual Work Plan
• Discussion and approval of subcommittees for Objective 5 and 9
• Consideration of meeting day and time change
• Discussion of rescheduling November and December meetings due to county holidays
• Presentation on SB3 and HB8 by Dr. Bronwyn Neeser

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved the FY26 Annual Work Plan as submitted. The board tabled the discussion and approval of the Subcommittee for Objective 5 (annual program audit) and deferred decisions on subcommittees for Objective 9, meeting day/time changes, and rescheduling November/December meetings to the August 2025 meeting. The board also received updates from Deputy County Manager Wayne Lindstrom and a presentation on SB3 and HB8 by Dr. Bronwyn Neeser.

• Approved FY26 Annual Work Plan (motion by Estocin, second by Shaw)
• Tabled discussion and approval of Subcommittee for Objective 5 (motion by Shaw, second by Estocin)
• Deferred decision on Objective 9 subcommittee to August 2025 meeting
• Deferred decision on meeting day/time change to August 2025 meeting
• Deferred decision on rescheduling November/December meetings to August 2025 meeting

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority will hold a regular meeting to review and act on eight subdivision plats, including final, preliminary, and sketch plats. The most consequential item is a preliminary plat for a 101-lot subdivision in the Southwest area. Several items are deferred or proposed for replats of existing lots.

• Final plat for Richland Ridge Phase 3, 22 lots on 48.88 acres at 125 Prestige Dr. (deferred from July 10)
• Final plat for replat of Lot 12B2 and 12A2 at 2119 Durand Rd. SW, 2.16 acres
• Preliminary plat for 101-lot subdivision at 3620 Grace Vigil Rd. SW, 20.01 acres
• Sketch plat for replat of Bonita Vista Subdivision tracts at 1 Bonita Vista Ct., 55.38 acres
• Sketch plat for 2-lot subdivision at 585 Osuna Rd. NE B, 1.23 acres

Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority - Special Meeting

The Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority is holding a special meeting via Zoom to consider approving Provider Services Agreement Amendment #5 to approve the FY26 budget. The board will also announce the date of its next regular meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025.

• Approval of Provider Services Agreement Amendment #5 to approve the FY26 Budget

Economic Development Steering Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will review data on regional competitiveness and survey updates provided by Ginovus. Members will discuss takeaways from previous community dialogues and vote on topic areas for upcoming sessions in August.

• Vote on topic areas for Community Dialogue #4 and #5
• Vote on a SubCommittee to report on operationalizing LOGRT
• Presentation by Ginovus on data regarding regional competition
• Discussion on Community Dialogue #3 topics: small business support and infrastructure needs

The Bernalillo County Economic Development Department Policies and Strategies Steering Committee approved the meeting agenda and corrected previous minutes. The committee also voted to set topics for upcoming community dialogues and formed a new subcommittee to operationalize the Local Option Gross Receipts Tax proposal.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved corrected previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved topics for Community Dialogues #4 ('Competitiveness') and #5 ('Quality Jobs and Community Benefits') (unanimous)
• Approved creation of a subcommittee to operationalize the Local Option Gross Receipts Tax (LOGRT) proposal (unanimous)

Audit Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee will meet to review and approve three internal audit reports. The committee will also discuss follow-up audits for FY25.

• Internal Audit Report – Metropolitan Detention Center
• Internal Audit Report – Capital Outlay Funding
• Internal Audit Report – FY26 Risk Assessment
• FY25 Follow-up Audit Discussion

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee approved the FY26/27 Internal Audit Plan as presented by REDW Internal Auditors. The plan includes audits on contract oversight and monitoring, and fixed assets with lease accounting. The motion was approved unanimously (2-0).

• Approved FY26/27 Internal Audit Plan (2-0)

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Addiction Treatment Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes and agenda, hear public comment, and receive updates on the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) and the Care Campus, as well as reports from System of Care working groups. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Review and approval of June 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• MDC update from Rodney McNease
• Care Campus update from Interim Director Beatrice Fierro
• Dr. Lindstrom updates and SOC working group reports

The board approved the June 16, 2025, meeting minutes and added a discussion regarding a new state mandate for substance-exposed newborns to the agenda. Members reviewed board vacancies, received updates on Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) operations and Care Campus programs, and discussed the distribution of opioid settlement funds. The board deferred drafting a formal letter to the Governor regarding the newborn mandate until after a scheduled July 28 meeting.

• Approved June 16, 2025, meeting minutes
• Approved adding discussion of Governor's newborn mandate to the agenda
• Postponed drafting a letter to the Governor regarding the newborn mandate
• Adjourned meeting (5:58 p.m.)

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will review requests to address dilapidated structures. The body is deciding whether to allow staff to enter properties to remove nuisances, board buildings, or perform demolitions.

• Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances at 1332 Rinconado Ln SW (ENAO2024-0033)
• Request to board, secure structures, and remove nuisances at 1320 Vito Romero Rd SW (ENAO2025-0003)

The Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer reviewed two property cases on July 16, 2025. Both cases were continued to later dates for further consideration.

• Continued ENAO2024-0033 (1332 Rinconado Ln SW) to August 20, 2025
• Continued ENAO2025-0003 (1320 Vito Romero Rd SW) to October 22, 2025

Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority - Regular Meeting

The Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority will hold a regular meeting to review quarterly financial reports, receive an update from UNM Hospital on healthcare services, and vote on a provider services agreement amendment to approve the FY26 budget. The board will also approve minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting.

• FY25 Quarter 1,2,3 financial reports presentation
• UNMH/MDC Healthcare Update
• Approval of Provider Services Agreement Amendment #5 to approve the FY26 Budget

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board will meet to receive updates on environmental quality initiatives. The board will discuss illegal dumping prevention, biodegradable bags, and grant updates.

• Breaking Butts update
• Biodegradable bags update
• Illegal dumping prevention cameras, policy, and contacts
• New advertisements for Litter/Illegal Dumping
• Que Linda reporting and RAID Grant updates

The board held a discussion on various environmental initiatives, including cigarette butt collection, biodegradable bags, and illegal dumping prevention. No official minutes were approved due to a lack of quorum at the previous meeting. The board concluded the session by unanimously voting to fund six additional cigarette butt receptacles.

• Approved funding for 6 additional cigarette butt receptacles (unanimous)

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority is meeting to consider various requests for final, preliminary, and sketch plats. These proposals include residential and commercial subdivisions and replats across the East Mountains, South Valley, and Southwest areas.

• Richland Ridge Phase 3: 22-lot and 1-tract subdivision at 125 Prestige Dr.
• 10-lot court ordered subdivision at 290 Pohl Rd.
• 18-lot and 2-tract subdivision at 4470 Isleta Blvd SW.
• 12-lot subdivision at 3217 Love Rd SW.
• Right of way vacation and legal tract creation on Sunport Blvd SE.

The County Development Review Authority reviewed 17 land use requests on July 10, 2025. The board denied four subdivision or replat requests, deferred one, and set completion requirements for several others due by July 24, 2025.

• Denied SRP2025-0028 (2-lot subdivision)
• Denied SRP2025-0033 (10-lot subdivision)
• Denied SRP2025-0067 (5-lot subdivision)
• Denied SRP2025-0070 (replat for right of way vacation)
• Denied SRP2025-0072 (replat of Charles B Payne Addition)
• Denied SRP2025-0073 (2-lot subdivision)
• Deferred SC2022-0009 to July 24, 2025
• Noted SC2025-0007 not deemed complete

Economic Development Steering Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Economic Development Steering Committee is holding a community dialogue session focused on the North Valley. The meeting features discussions on workforce training and transparency, along with welcoming remarks by Commissioner Barbara Baca.

• Dialogue session on workforce training led by Commissioner Barbara Baca
• Dialogue session on transparency

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator will hold a hearing on July 9, 2025, to consider 20 requests for variances and conditional use approvals. Most items were deferred from the June 11 hearing. Requests include setback variances, secondary kitchens, accessory structures, day care facilities, and a church.

• Variance for 2 ft 8 in side yard setback at 10800 Pino Ave. NE (ZA2025-0003)
• Conditional use for secondary kitchen at 126 Tumbleweed Rd. (ZA2025-0019)
• Conditional use for day care center at 2325 Pajarito Rd. SW (ZA2025-0068)
• Conditional use for church at 9630 4th St. NW (ZA2025-0073)
• Temporary storage building/yard for county project at 1054 Sunset Rd. SW (ZA2025-0075)

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on July 9, 2025, to consider 20 requests including variances, conditional uses, and secondary dwelling units. Several items were deferred from the June 11 hearing, and some were continued to August or September. No decisions were made in this notice; it is a public hearing notice.

• Hearing scheduled for July 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Ken Sanchez Chambers
• Items 1-9 deferred from June 11 hearing to be considered
• Items 10-20 new requests to be considered
• Items 10-12 continued to September
• Item 20 continued to August

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Homeless Coordinating Council will meet to discuss services and affordable housing for people experiencing homelessness. The meeting focuses on status updates for several specific demographic groups.

• Veterans homelessness update
• Native American homelessness update
• African American homelessness update
• Reentry update
• Homelessness prevention update

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will decide on three major zoning requests: two special use permits for service stations and auto sales, and two land-use plans that would add new activity centers and rezone properties along Coors Boulevard. The Southwest Area Plan Amendment and South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan aim to create mixed-use centers with housing and economic opportunities near transit.

• Special Use Permit for Service Station at 8500 and 8506 Second Street NW (CSU2025-0007)
• Special Use Permit for Auto Sales at 2206 Isleta Blvd. SW (CSU2025-0008)
• Amendment to Rank II Southwest Area Plan adding three new Neighborhood Activity Centers (SPR2025-0003)
• Approval of South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan rezoning 1,277 acres (SPR2025-0004)

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission recommended approval of the South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan (SPR2025-0004) and the corresponding Southwest Area Plan amendment (SPR2025-0003), both with modifications. The commission also approved a special use permit for an auto sales lot at 2206 Isleta Blvd SW, with a 10-year term and modified landscaping conditions. Agenda item CSU2025-0007 was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Recommended approval of Southwest Area Plan amendment SPR2025-0003 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan SPR2025-0004 (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for auto sales at 2206 Isleta Blvd SW (unanimous)
• Withdrew agenda item CSU2025-0007 at applicant's request

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board will hold a hybrid meeting to approve past meeting minutes and discuss updates on biodegradable bags, cigarette litter, illegal dumping prevention, and grant progress. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Vote to approve past meeting minutes (May 27, 2025)
• Discussion on biodegradable bags update
• Discussion on Breaking Butts (cigarette litter) update
• Discussion on illegal dumping prevention cameras/policy/contacts
• Discussion on Que Linda reporting and RAID Grant updates

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Regular Meeting

The Local Government Coordinating Commission will review opioid settlement updates, including a public dashboard and summer activities with APS, BernCo, and CABQ. Members will also discuss APS chronic absenteeism approaches. The meeting includes approval of April minutes and public comment.

• Opioid settlement public dashboard update
• APS/BernCo/CABQ summer collaborations: Keep NM Alive, APS Collaboration, Jump In2 School Bash (July 26, 2025)
• APS chronic absenteeism approaches: Walking School Bus, Alley Way activation, Guaranteed Basic Income (Assistance League)
• Approval of April 17, 2025 LGCC meeting minutes

The Local Government Coordinating Commission met and heard presentations on the Opioid Settlement Public Accountability Dashboard, summer collaboration programs (Keep New Mexico Alive, APS summer activities, Jump In2 School Bash), and APS chronic absenteeism. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The meeting was informational, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Steering Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Economic Development Steering Committee will review key takeaways from a recent community dialogue and plan the next public engagement session. Members will also consider approving an additional meeting and hear a presentation on local economic development education funding.

• Review of Community Dialogue #1 key takeaways (Dr. Hill)
• Discussion of Topic Areas for Community Dialogue #2: Workers and training, Transparency
• Approval of additional Steering Committee meeting
• Presentation on LEDA Local Option GRT (Grant Taylor)
• Sharing of Survey and Community Meeting Schedule

The Bernalillo County Economic Development Policies and Strategies Steering Committee approved corrected minutes from a previous meeting and approved schedule adjustments, adding a fifth meeting on August 26, 2025, and moving the final meeting from September 4 to September 11, 2025. The committee also heard presentations on upcoming focus groups and community dialogues, and discussed survey outreach challenges, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved corrected previous meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved schedule adjustments: added Aug 26 meeting, moved final meeting to Sept 11 (8-1)

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Regular Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative will consider approving an offer of employment to Yasine Armstrong for the Planning & Operations Director position, following a closed session discussion. The board will also review and discuss updates to its bylaws and next steps. The meeting includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting.

• Possible action: Approve offer of employment to Yasine Armstrong for Planning & Operations Director
• Closed session: Discussion of qualified applicant Yasine Armstrong
• Discussion: Bylaws update and next steps
• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2025 meeting

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority will convene to discuss and consider various platting requests, including final plats, sketch plats, and a preliminary plat across different area plans. Projects include subdivisions and replats of tracts ranging from 0.35 acres to 21.47 acres in locations such as Barcelona Rd. SW, Pajarito Rd. SW, and Las Estancias Way SW.

• Final Plat request (SRP2025-0010) by SBS Construction & Engineering, LLC for a replat of Tracts 110 & 111 at 4141 Barcelona Rd. SW (9.99 acres)
• Final Plat request (SRP2025-0012) by SBS Construction & Engineering, LLC for a four-lot subdivision on Parker Place SW (4.12 acres)
• Sketch/Final Plat request (SRP2025-0062) by CSI-Cartesian Surveys, Inc. for a five-lot subdivision near Pajarito Rd. SW (9.05 acres)
• Preliminary Plat request (SC2025-0004) by Precision Surveys, Inc. and AWA Engineering for a 101-lot subdivision at 3620 Grace Vigil Rd. SW (20.01 acres)
• Sketch Plat request (SRP2025-0064) by Bohannan Huston, Inc. for a replat of Tracts 15-A & 16-A at 411 Cordero Mesa Dr. NW (21.47 acres)

The County Development Review Authority approved 13 of 15 plat requests, denied one sketch plat (SRP2025-0059) for a two-lot subdivision at 5178 Coors Blvd SW, and did not deem complete a preliminary plat for a 101-lot subdivision (SC2025-0004) at 3620 Grace Vigil Rd. SW. All approved plats have final plat completion requirements due July 10, 2025.

• Approved final plat SRP2025-0010 (replat, 4141 Barcelona Rd. SW)
• Approved final plat SRP2025-0012 (4-lot subdivision, Parker Place SW)
• Approved sketch/final plat SRP2025-0062 (5-lot subdivision, Pajarito Rd. SW)
• Approved sketch/final plat SRP2025-0063 (replat, 13900 Las Estancias Way SW)
• Denied sketch plat SRP2025-0059 (2-lot subdivision, 5178 Coors Blvd SW)
• Did not deem complete preliminary plat SC2025-0004 (101-lot subdivision, 3620 Grace Vigil Rd. SW)
• Approved sketch plat SRP2025-0057 (4-lot subdivision, Niese Dr. SW)
• Approved sketch plat SRP2025-0058 (2-lot subdivision, 57 Twin Peaks Rd)

Behavioral Health Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Advisory Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on June 26, 2025, at Alvarado Square. The agenda includes action items to approve the meeting agenda, the May 22, 2025 minutes, and the FY26 Annual Work Plan.

• Approval of June 26, 2025 Agenda
• Approval of May 22, 2025 Minutes
• Approval of FY26 Annual Work Plan

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved its agenda and May 22, 2025 minutes, then tabled the FY26 Annual Work Plan until the July 24, 2025 meeting after multiple language edits. The board approved two amendments to Objective 1, changing wording to 'Advocate and support the development and implementation' and replacing 'percent' with 'achieve measurable increases.' No other substantive decisions were made; new and old business were none, and there was no public comment.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting agenda
• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Tabled FY26 BHAB Annual Work Plan until July 2025 meeting
• Approved language change to Objective 1: 'Advocate and support the development and implementation'
• Approved replacing 'percent' with 'achieve measurable increases' in Objective 1

Board of County Commissioners - Special Zoning Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special zoning meeting to discuss a specific development plan amendment. The board will decide whether to approve Administrative Resolution AR 2025 regarding the Upper Petroglyph Sector.

• Public hearing and vote on SPR2025-0001: Amendment of the Upper Petroglyph Sector Development Plan

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners approved a special use permit (SPR 2025-001) for a subdivision, with amended findings and conditions that add a 50-foot buffer on Track 2 to protect open space and require a post-construction revegetation plan. The vote was 5-0. The approval includes language limiting development in the buffer to stormwater infrastructure and requiring coordination with the City of Albuquerque on grading and drainage.

• Approved SPR 2025-001 with amended findings and conditions (5-0)
• Added 50-foot continuous buffer on Track 2, limiting development to stormwater infrastructure
• Required post-construction revegetation plan submitted with grading and drainage plan
• Required grading and drainage to meet County Public Works standards with City of Albuquerque input

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to decide on several funding and policy items, including accepting a $2.16M public safety grant for the Sheriff’s Office, approving $35M in project revenue bonds for affordable housing at Lomas Towers Apartments, and adopting a 2027-2031 infrastructure capital improvement plan. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as budget adjustments, fee changes, and collective bargaining agreements.

• Accept $2,158,000 in NM DPS grants for Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office
• Approve $35,000,000 in project revenue bonds for Lomas Towers Apartments affordable housing redevelopment
• Adopt 2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan for county facilities
• Increase solid waste residential user fees by $420,000
• Acquire 105 Texas SE, Albuquerque for $290,000

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners approved an administrative resolution for transitional and affordable housing priority projects, established project revenue bonds for Lomas Towers, and authorized property acquisition for Tiny Home Village expansion. The board also approved solid waste residential user fee increases, several collective bargaining agreements, and deferred the FY 26-30 Water Conservation Plan.

• Deferred the FY 26-30 Water Conservation Plan (Item 9G) to a later meeting (5-0)
• Approved administrative resolution for transitional and affordable housing priority projects (Item 7A) (5-0)
• Adopted the 2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) with a floor substitute (Item 7B) (5-0)
• Approved introduction of $35 million Project Revenue Bond (PRB) for Lomas Towers (Item 7C) (5-0)
• Approved solid waste residential user fee increase (Item 7D) (4-1)
• Approved $500,000 for the Family Promise of Albuquerque housing grant application and property purchase (Item 7E) (5-0)
• Approved introduction of resolution defending the U.S. Constitution and separation of powers (Item 8C) (4-1)
• Approved multiple collective bargaining agreements including AFSCME Local 3908, Local 1461, BCDSA, Local 2260, and Local 1536 (4-0 to 5-0)

Code of Conduct Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Code of Conduct Review Board will conduct a preliminary hearing regarding Sworn Complaint 2025-002, Stover v. Olivas, including a Motion to Dismiss. The board may issue a determination or dispositional order following the hearing. Portions of these items will be held in closed session.

• Preliminary Hearing and Motion to Dismiss for Sworn Complaint 2025-002, Stover v. Olivas
• Determination or Dispositional Order for Sworn Complaint 2025-002
• Discussion of proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct

The Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board held a preliminary hearing on Sworn Complaint 2025-002, Stover v. Olivas, featuring arguments and a closed session. Following the closed session, the board voted to dismiss the complaint because it contained insufficient allegations to state a claim for relief. The board also approved previous meeting minutes, discussed proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct, and scheduled its next meeting.

• Approved the agenda (4-0-1)
• Approved the May 13, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Entered into closed session pursuant to NMSA 1978, §10-15-1(H)(3) (5-0-1)
• Dismissed Sworn Complaint 2025-002, Stover v. Olivas, concluding there were insufficient allegations to state a claim for relief (5-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0-1)

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will review requests to enter properties, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances. These actions affect four specific properties in the South Valley and East Mountains areas.

• Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances at 714 Isleta Blvd SW
• Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances at 19 Camino Largo
• Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances at 1332 Rinconado Ln SW
• Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances at 2106 Perry Rd SW

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer considered four properties on June 18, 2025. Two properties were found to be nuisances and recommended to the Board of County Commissioners for demolition and cleanup. One case was withdrawn, and another was continued to July 16, 2025.

• Found 19 Camino Largo a nuisance, recommended to Board of County Commissioners
• Found 2106 Perry Rd SW a nuisance, recommended to Board of County Commissioners
• Withdrew case for 714 Isleta Blvd SW
• Continued case for 1332 Rinconado Ln SW to July 16, 2025

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board will discuss status updates on PREA policy change recommendations and the prisoner intake process. Members will also review monthly reports on staffing, population, and grievances.

• Status update on PREA Policy Change Recommendations
• Prisoner Intake Process Overview
• Monthly Grievance, Staffing, Population, and PREA reports
• Recruitment and Retention Report
• Discussion on MDC Classifications with speaker Retta Atencio

Economic Development Steering Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Economic Development Steering Committee is holding a public dialogue in the South Valley to discuss community benefits and sustainability. Residents are invited to share their views on economic development priorities. The meeting includes networking, structured dialogue sessions, and closing remarks.

• Dialogue Session #1: Community Benefits (report-outs at 5:45 PM)
• Dialogue Session #2: Sustainability (report-outs at 6:25 PM)
• Location: South Valley Senior Center
• Food and child activities provided on site

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and the agenda. The main business is nominating and voting on a new chair and vice chair, along with updates on the MDC and Care Campus.

• Nomination and voting on new chair and vice chair
• MDC update by Rodney McNease
• Care Campus update by Beatrice Fierro, Interim Director
• Dr. Lindstrom updates
• Reports from SOC working groups

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board approved the agenda and May minutes, tabled the MDC update to July, and elected Dr. William Campbell as Chair and Ashley Charzuk as Vice Chair. The board also discussed Care Campus operations, opioid settlement fund allocations, and the annual presentation to the County Commission.

• Tabled MDC Updates to July 2025 meeting
• Approved June 16, 2025 agenda
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Elected Dr. William Campbell as Chair
• Elected Ashley Charzuk as Vice Chair

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The board will meet to review the BCSO compliance officer process and discuss committee assignments. The meeting includes time for public comment and a report from the Sheriff's Office.

• Update on BCSO Compliance Officer Process
• Discussion of Committee Assignments
• Approval of April 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board (SOARB) approved the minutes from its April 11, 2025 meeting with a 5-0 vote. The board discussed the BCSO Compliance Officer hiring process, noting that board member Stewart participated in interviews but the Sheriff will make the final selection. Committee assignments were discussed but not finalized, and the next meeting was scheduled for August 8, 2025.

• Approved April 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM

DWI Planning Council - Regular Meeting

The DWI Planning Council will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for FY26 and establish a meeting schedule. The body will also discuss grant updates for FY25 and FY26 and consider the reappointment of Linda Son-Stone.

• FY26 Chair and Vice Chair elections
• Reappointment of Linda Son-Stone
• FY25 Grant Update
• FY26 Grants executed July 1, 2025
• CARE Campus Observation & Assessment Presentation

The Bernalillo County DWI Planning Council approved its agenda and the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes, with one member opposing the minutes over a wording change from 'conflict in interest' to 'conflict of interest'. The council reappointed Linda Son-Stone, elected Keith Hartnett as FY26 Chair and Ben Lewinger as FY26 Vice Chair, and discussed grant updates and council vacancies. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 12, 2025 agenda (motion by Ben, second by Billy)
• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Mike, second by Billy; opposed by Peter over wording change)
• Reappointed Linda Son-Stone (no vote tally recorded)
• Elected Keith Hartnett as FY26 Chair (nominated by Peter, second by Ben)
• Elected Ben Lewinger as FY26 Vice Chair (nominated by Keith, second by Peter)

Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss upcoming membership vacancies. The agenda includes a report from contractor John Shomaker & Associates and a status update on NMISC rules and guidelines.

• Upcoming vacancies for Treasurer/Torrance County Rep, Torrance Co. Municipal Rep, Torrance Co. Agricultural Rep, and At Large Rep
• Report from Erwin Melis of John Shomaker & Associates
• Discussion of Edgewood P&Z approval of minor subdivision at Campbell Ranch
• Status of SF County MOU Amendment 16

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The board will consider various requests for final plats, sketch plats, and replats across the East Mountains, South Valley, and Northwest areas. These proposals involve dividing or reorganizing land parcels for residential and commercial use.

• Proposed 235-tract and lot phased subdivision at Arroyo Vista Blvd. NW and 118th St. NW (51.77 acres)
• Proposed 20-tract and lot subdivision at 4470 Isleta Blvd SW (21.23 acres)
• Proposed replat of 142.59 acres at 701 Electric Ave SE
• Proposed replat of 175.28 acres on Atrisco Vista Blvd NW
• Proposed replat of 4.49 acres at 26 Pine Haven Rd

The County Development Review Authority acted on 12 plat requests. Seven were approved with conditions, four were denied, and one was deferred. Approved items include final plats for Pine Haven, Tranquillo Pines, and El Corto Dr., plus sketch plats for Isleta Blvd, Arroyo Vista Blvd, Pajarito Mesa, and Gun Club Rd. Denied items include sketch plats for Corfield Pl/Barcelona Rd, Electric Ave, and Sunset Rd, and a sketch plat for Isleta Blvd. The Corfield Pl/Barcelona Rd item was deferred.

• Approved final plat SRP2025-0045 (Pine Haven, 26 Pine Haven Rd)
• Approved final plat SRP2025-0049 (Tranquillo Pines, 10 Mockingbird Hill Rd)
• Approved sketch/final plat SRP2025-0051 (El Corto Dr. SW)
• Deferred sketch/final plat SRP2025-0053 (Corfield Pl/Barcelona Rd)
• Denied sketch plat SC2025-0009 (Isleta Blvd SW)
• Approved sketch plat SC2025-0010 (Arroyo Vista Blvd/118th St NW)
• Approved sketch plat SRP2025-0050 (Pajarito Mesa)
• Denied sketch plat SRP2025-0052 (Electric Ave SE)

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator will hold a hearing to consider 30 requests for variances and conditional use approvals on residential and mixed-use properties. Items include setback adjustments, home occupations, accessory structures, and RV dwellings during construction. Sixteen items were deferred from the May 14, 2025 hearing.

• 2-ft 8-in side-yard variance at 10800 Pino Ave. NE (ZA2025-0003)
• 3-ft 7-in separation variance at 10800 Pino Ave. NE (ZA2025-0004)
• Home occupation for federal firearms license at 2716 Garner Rd. SW (ZA2025-0030)
• Secondary kitchen approval at 126 Tumbleweed Rd. (ZA2025-0019)
• RV dwelling during construction at 14 Sharp Rd. (ZA2025-0041)

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on June 11, 2025, to consider 30 zoning requests, including variances, conditional uses, and administrative amendments. The minutes list each case but do not record any decisions, approvals, or denials. The document serves as a notice of hearing and agenda, not a record of outcomes.

• No decisions recorded in minutes
• Hearing held for 30 zoning items
• Items included variances, conditional uses, and administrative amendments

Board of County Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a request to amend the Upper Petroglyph Sector Development Plan. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing and vote on SPR2025-0001: Amendment of the Upper Petroglyph Sector Development Plan

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners deferred a decision on the Upper Petroglyph Sector Development Plan amendment (SPR 2025-001) to a special zoning meeting on June 24, 2025. The amendment, requested by Pulte Group for residential development of Tract 2, includes changes to the phasing plan, library location, and sensitive lands development boundary. The deferral was moved by Commissioner Barbara Baca and passed 4-0 to allow for further discussion on the proposed 50-foot buffer and drainage features.

• Approved May 13, 2025 Zoning Meeting minutes (3-0)
• Deferred Upper Petroglyph Sector Development Plan amendment to June 24 special meeting (4-0)
• Entered public comments from first application round into the record
• Swore in additional witness Kevin Patton for applicant testimony

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Homeless Coordinating Council will meet to receive updates on homelessness services and system barriers. The body will discuss specific data regarding veterans, Native Americans, African Americans, and individuals in reentry.

• Veterans Homelessness Update
• Data Sharing & System Barriers Update
• Native American Homelessness Update
• African American Homelessness Update
• Landlord Liason Program update

Bernalillo County Affordable Housing Nonprofit Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Affordable Housing Nonprofit Board is holding a regular meeting on June 10, 2025, to consider routine administrative items. The board will vote on approving the agenda, approving minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting, and accepting the fiscal year 2024 IRS tax form 990.

• Approval of the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of the 2024 Bernalillo County Affordable Housing Nonprofit (BCAHN) IRS Tax Form 990

The Bernalillo County Affordable Housing Nonprofit Board approved its agenda and the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes, both by 4-0 votes. The board accepted the Fiscal Year 2024 IRS Form 990 tax return, also 4-0, after a presentation showing $819,000 in revenues, $602,000 in expenses, and a $217,000 balance. Discussion covered HUD funding impacts, property self-sufficiency, and capital needs for El Centro and Seybold Village.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted FY2024 IRS Form 990 tax return (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with several funding approvals, including $755,000 for supportive housing services and over $1.5 million for jail medical and medication-assisted treatment. They will also introduce resolutions for a $68.6 million carryover budget, a $26 million legislative appropriation, and updates to solid waste fees. The meeting includes routine appointments and procedural items.

• $755,000 for UNMH Community Connections Supportive Housing intensive care management
• $1,551,191.99 increase for MDC medical contract budget; $1,865,807.02 for MATs program
• Introduction of FY26 carryover budget of $68,599,837.35
• Introduction of $25,997,444 for 2025 legislative capital outlay appropriations
• Introduction of updated solid waste residential user fees and $420,000 budget increase

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners approved a $2.5 million appropriation for the first phase of the Mesa del Sol parking lot and introduced a resolution to prioritize transitional and affordable housing projects, which could house over 2,700 residents. The board also approved the FY24 annual comprehensive financial report, introduced procurement ordinance amendments, and designated 74 polling places for the 2026-2027 elections. A 5.5% solid waste fee increase was introduced on a 3-2 vote.

• Approved $2.5M for Mesa del Sol parking lot phase one (5-0)
• Introduced transitional and affordable housing priority projects resolution (5-0)
• Approved FY24 annual comprehensive financial report (5-0)
• Introduced procurement ordinance amendments (5-0)
• Approved 74 polling places for 2026-2027 elections (5-0)
• Introduced $25,997,444 in 2025 legislative capital outlay appropriations (5-0)
• Introduced 5.5% solid waste fee increase (3-2)
• Approved $68.6M FY26 budget carryover (5-0)

Economic Development Steering Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Economic Development Steering Committee will meet to discuss and adopt an annual Open Meetings Act resolution and a work plan schedule. The meeting includes a presentation on a resolution, foundational economic development knowledge, sector data, and a community dialogue process. Two discussion topics are proposed for the first community dialogue: community benefits and sustainability.

• Adoption of Annual OMA Resolution
• Adoption of Work Plan Schedule
• Presentation on Resolution (Cindy Chavez)
• Presentation on BernCo Comprehensive Plan Chapter 8 – Economic Development
• Discussion on Topic Areas for Community Dialogue: Community Benefits and Sustainability

The Bernalillo County Economic Development Steering Committee approved its revised work plan schedule, including a new Westside community dialogue on July 29, 2025, and the Open Meetings Act Resolution for the year. Members also selected peer cities for economic comparison and requested additional research areas. The committee is developing a community survey and will deliver its final report to the County Commission in October 2025.

• Approved revised work plan schedule including July 29 Westside community dialogue (unanimous)
• Approved Open Meetings Act Resolution for the year (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Selected Boise, Tucson, El Paso, Colorado Springs, Lubbock, Des Moines, Tulsa for peer comparison
• Requested research on business diversity, ecotourism, apprenticeships, CBAs, and wage comparisons

Youth Sports Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission is meeting to discuss strategic planning, including developing political relationships and increasing sports participation. They will hear from guest speakers about the economic impact of youth sports and track club benefits. Updates on the Mesa Del Sol field development and legislative planning for capital outlay are also on the agenda.

• Update on Mesa Del Sol field development, including 6 new fields and signage
• Plan to obtain capital outlay planning numbers for Mesa Del Sol for 2026 legislative session
• Discussion on increasing number of sports officials and best practices
• Guest presentation on economic impact of youth sports by Angela Gandy
• Sport updates for wrestling, baseball, and soccer

Behavioral Health Education and Awareness Council - Regular Meeting

The Behavioral Health Education and Awareness Council will meet to approve its June agenda, minutes from March, and new bylaws. Members will also discuss the FY26 work plan, subcommittees, and a September public forum on Care Campus services. Updates include a 988 awareness campaign and legislative session review.

• Approval of new bylaws
• Introduction of FY26 work plan and subcommittees
• Discussion of September 2025 public forum topics (Care Campus Harm Reduction Training, Direct Care Services overview)
• Review of 988 Public Awareness Campaign
• Update on 2025 legislative session regarding Senate Bills 1, 2, and 3

The Behavioral Health Education and Awareness Committee approved its agenda, March minutes, and bylaws. Members discussed plans for a September 2025 public forum featuring harm reduction training and an overview of direct care services, and received updates on the 988 awareness campaign and state legislation. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved June 4, 2025 agenda
• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Bylaws

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will meet to consider a special use permit for mining and processing rock, sand, and gravel on approximately 155 acres at 5900 Powers Way SW, along with two separate zone change requests. The commission will also hold a study session to discuss the draft South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan, which covers roughly 1,277 acres.

• Request for a Special Use Permit (CSU2025-0001) for mining, excavating, and processing on 155 acres at 5900 Powers Way SW.
• Zone change request (CZ2025-0006) from A-1 to R-1 for 14.6 acres at 7017 and 6939 Edith Blvd.
• Zone change request (CZ2025-0007) from C-1 and R-1 to C-1 for 4.87 acres at 9817 and 8935 4th Street NW.
• Study session on the draft South Coors Boulevard Sector Development Plan for an approximately 1,277-acre area.

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission approved a special use permit renewal for a 155-acre sand and gravel mining operation at 5900 Powers Way SW, with amended conditions including a fixed 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. operating window and coordination with the Pueblo of Isleta on reclamation seed mix. The Commission also approved two zone changes: one from A-1 to R-1 for four parcels on Edith Boulevard, and another from C-1/R-1 to C-1 for the Farm and Table restaurant property on Fourth Street NW. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved special use permit CSU2025-0001 for gravel mining at 5900 Powers Way SW (4-0), with amended conditions including 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. operating hours and Pueblo of Isleta consultation on seed mix
• Approved zone change CZ2025-0006 from A-1 to R-1 for 14.46 acres at 7017 and 6939 Edith Blvd (4-0)
• Approved zone change CZ2025-0007 from C-1/R-1 to C-1 for 4.87 acres at 9817 and 9835 Fourth St NW (4-0)
• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting transcript (4-0)
• Entered access easement document into record for CSU2025-0001
• Struck condition 5D (access demonstration) from CSU2025-0001 after applicant provided evidence

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board will meet to approve the design for the Marcos Baca Memorial. The board will also receive reports on YDI Murals and the Albuquerque Indian Center art inventory.

• Design approval for Marcos Baca Memorial
• YDI Murals Report
• Albuquerque Indian Center Art Inventory
• Unsolicited Proposals Subcommittee action item
• Presentation on Arts Board goals, projects, initiatives and responsibilities

The Bernalillo County Arts Board met and reviewed the completed restoration of the Enriqueta Vasquez mural at YDI Centro Familiar, which cost about $7,500 from public art conservation funds. The board discussed but did not approve a proposal to purchase artwork from the Albuquerque Indian Center due to unclear ownership documentation. No formal votes were taken on these items; the board approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed YDI mural restoration completion (no action)
• Discussed but did not approve AIC art purchase (no action)
• Deferred Marcos Baca Memorial design approval (no action)
• Deferred unsolicited proposals subcommittee discussion to August

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Special Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative will interview Yasine Armstrong for the Executive Director position, then hold a closed session to discuss candidates (Armstrong and William Slauson) before possibly authorizing the Board Chair to enter contract negotiations. The meeting also includes routine items: approving the agenda, minutes from April 24 and May 5, and public comment.

• Interview of Yasine Armstrong for Executive Director
• Closed session to discuss candidates Yasine Armstrong and William Slauson
• Possible action: authorize Board Chair to enter contract negotiations for Executive Director
• Approval of minutes for April 24 and May 5, 2025 meetings

Economic Development Steering Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Economic Development Policies and Strategies Steering Committee held its first meeting to select four at-large nominees, elect co-chairs, and adopt a community-centered policy framework. Members discussed future community dialogue meetings and the scope of economic development policies beyond traditional incentive programs.

• Voting to approve four at-large nominees: Annaliza Gourneau, Lisa Huval, Janyce Cardenas, and Grant Taylor
• Election of co-chairs for the steering committee
• Adoption of a community-centered policy framework for economic development
• Planning of community dialogue meetings to gather feedback on topics like sustainability and small business support
• Approval of the annual Open Meetings Act resolution

Board of County Commissioners - Nuisance Abatement Appeal Meeting

The Board of Finance met to review financial reports and investment plans. The board provided advice and consent on the county's quarterly investment strategy.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 Board of Finance meeting minutes
• Presentation to the Board of Finance by County Treasurer Tim Eichenberg
• Adoption of the Quarterly Investment Strategy

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners granted a 90-day continuance in the nuisance abatement appeal for a South Valley property (AR 2025-9), allowing owners more time to complete repairs and obtain permits. The decision was unanimous (5-0). The property owners reported progress on water and electricity, with permits to be pulled the next day.

• Approved April 22, 2025 Nuisance Abatement Appeals meeting minutes (4-0)
• Granted 90-day continuance for nuisance abatement appeal AR 2025-9 (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Board of Finance

The Bernalillo County Board of Finance will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, hear a presentation from the County Treasurer, and provide advice and consent on the quarterly investment strategy. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 Board of Finance minutes
• Treasurer's Office presentation on 05/27/2025
• Advice and consent on quarterly investment strategy
• Next meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025

The Bernalillo County Board of Finance approved the proposed quarterly investment strategy as outlined in the Board of Finance report, with a 4-0 voice vote. The strategy includes no changes from the previous quarter except reducing the supranational allocation from 15% to 0%, following the sale of supranational holdings in April. The board also approved the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation on the county's investment portfolio and a request from the Treasurer for help with staffing, which was noted for future discussion.

• Approved November 12, 2024 Board of Finance minutes (4-0)
• Approved proposed quarterly investment strategy as outlined in Board of Finance report (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting with public hearings on three bond ordinances, including a $34 million taxable industrial revenue bond for the Hiway Hotel redevelopment. The consent agenda includes appointments, a $600,000 fire grant for Tijeras, a dental services contract, and a $6.5 million budget increase for detention center medical services. The board will also introduce resolutions on workforce programs, civil legal services, and a liquor license tax.

• Public hearing on $34M taxable IRB for Hiway Hotel redevelopment (112-room hotel)
• Public hearing on $4.8M PRB for Encino Senior Gardens renovation (165 senior units)
• Public hearing on $28.9M PRB for West Mesa Ridge multifamily development (128 units)
• Consent: $600,000 NM Fire Protection Grant for Village of Tijeras new fire apparatus
• Consent: $6,526,086.48 increase to MDC Medical Contract budget (HCGRT)

The Board approved a $250,000 pilot program for youth pre-apprenticeships in natural resources, renewed the liquor license tax, and accepted a $320,650 state grant for Whispering Pines Senior Center upgrades. It also introduced a $250,000 civil legal services fund (4-1) and a resolution to prioritize PB&J Early Childhood Center construction. All votes were 5-0 unless noted.

• Approved $250K Workforce Pre-Apprenticeship and Job Internship Program (5-0)
• Approved Liquor License Tax renewal for FY26 (5-0)
• Approved $320,650 emergency grant for Whispering Pines Senior Center water/fire system upgrades (5-0)
• Introduced $250K Civil Legal Services Fund (4-1, Benson no)
• Introduced PB&J Early Childhood Center construction priority resolution (5-0)
• Approved Encino Senior Gardens project revenue bond reauthorization (5-0)
• Approved $34M Industrial Revenue Bond for Hiway Hotel (5-0)
• Introduced $1.55M MDC medical contract and $1.87M MATs funding request (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners will hold a closed meeting to receive updates on three pending legal matters: the McClendon litigation, the Campbell Ranch annexation, and a contract for the Public Safety Training Academy with FireEd, LLC. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Update on Bernalillo County v CIV 95-24 JAP/KBM McClendon Litigation
• Update on Campbell Ranch Annexation with Campbell Farming Corp and CDS/Sheldon Greer
• Update on Public Safety Training Academy contract with FireEd, LLC

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board will discuss the implementation of county cameras to mitigate illegal dumping. Members will also review updates on the Que Linda program and various grant funds.

• Implementation of County Cameras to mitigate illegal dumping
• Grant money updates for Que Linda, NM Clean & Beautiful, and RAID Grant
• Que Linda update regarding money, timeline, and educational initiatives
• Breaking Butts update
• Review of Commission Presentation feedback

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority is meeting to review and decide on seven subdivision plat requests, including final plats, sketch plats, and replats across various areas of Bernalillo County. These requests involve property owners and agents proposing changes to land divisions, with some including phased subdivisions and right-of-way vacations. The board will also address other matters as needed.

• Final plat replat of Tracts 71A1 & 72A1 at 2301 Pajarito Rd SW, 0.16 acres, zoned A-1
• Sketch/final plat replat of Tracts 33-35 and Tract 2 on Atrisco Vista Blvd NW, 175.28 acres, zoned SD-UP-OS, SD-UP-O-1, SD-UP-C-2
• Sketch plat for 234-tract phased subdivision on Arroyo Vista Blvd NW and 118th St NW, 51.77 acres, zoned SD-UP-RM
• Sketch plat replat of Lot 7-A at 26 Pine Haven Rd, 4.49 acres, zoned A-2
• Sketch plat replat of Tracts 12-A & 12-B at 141 Entranosa Rd, 283.56 acres, zoned A-2

Behavioral Health Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Advisory Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, receive updates from the Deputy County Manager on housing, diversion plans, and opioid settlement planning, and announce FY26 service providers. The board will also review subcommittee updates and allow public comment.

• FY26 Annual Work Plan Subcommittee Updates
• LGCC Opioid Settlement Implementation Planning
• Announcement of FY26 BH Gross Receipt Tax Service Providers
• Affordable Housing & BH Transitional Housing Planning updates
• Applicant Recruitment for the BH Technical Advisory Committee (BHTAC)

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved its May 22, 2025, minutes and the April 24, 2025, minutes with a correction (SB2 changed to HB2). Members received updates on affordable/transitional housing plans, a diversion plan, and FY26 provider funding, but no substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approvals.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (motion by Estocin, second by McNease)
• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes with correction of 'SB2' to 'HB2' (motion by Martinez, second by Wynn)

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Detention Facility Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a status update on PREA policy change recommendations, receive updates on the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), and review monthly reports on grievances, staffing, population, PREA, and recruitment. The agenda is largely routine oversight with no major decisions listed.

• PREA policy change recommendations status update
• MDC update
• Monthly grievance report
• Monthly staffing report
• Monthly MDC population report

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will consider two requests to enter properties, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances. These actions concern two unplatted properties located on Pajarito Mesa.

• ENAO2024-0031: Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances on 10.00 acres at SW Pajarito Mesa (UPC #100705003236020142)
• ENAO2025-0002: Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances on 5.00 acres at SW Pajarito Mesa (UPC #100205036228310108)

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer held a hearing on May 21, 2025, considering two requests to demolish dilapidated structures and remove nuisances on Pajarito Mesa. The first case (ENAO2024-0031) was continued to the August 20, 2025 hearing. The second case (ENAO2025-0002) was found to be a nuisance and recommended to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Continued ENAO2024-0031 to August 20, 2025 hearing
• Found ENAO2025-0002 to be a nuisance and recommended to Board of County Commissioners

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board will convene virtually to approve past minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from county corrections, the Care Campus, a physician, and working groups. Members will also elect a new chair and vice chair and address any concerns.

• MDC update by Rodney McNease
• Care Campus update by Beatrice Fierro, Interim Director
• Dr. Lindstrom updates
• Reports from SOC working groups
• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board approved its agenda with a motion to table Metropolitan Detention Center updates until June 2025, and approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes. The board discussed topics for its annual presentation to the Board of Commissioners, including harm reduction, stimulant and co-occurring disorder care, and alcohol treatment. Updates were provided on Care Campus, including a new interim director and approved budget for detox expansion. No formal public comments were submitted.

• Tabled MDC Updates until June 2025 meeting (approved)
• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussed topics for annual BCC presentation
• Noted Care Campus interim director appointment
• Reported approved budget for detox expansion in July 2025

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator will consider various requests for property use changes and zoning variances. These include applications for secondary dwelling units, accessory structures, and home-based businesses.

• Conditional use for a secondary dwelling unit at 7805 Edith Blvd. NE
• Conditional use for a federal firearms license home occupation at 2716 Garner Rd. SW
• Conditional use for dog kennels and boarding at 29 McLaughlin Ln.
• Variance for a 1 foot 4 inch wall height increase at 9650 Palomas Ave. NE
• Conditional use for a 1,750 sq. ft. garage/workshop at 1525 Beverly Rd. SW

Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority - Special Meeting

The Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority will meet to discuss its standards, operational framework, and processes. The board will also review minutes from the April 16, 2025, meeting.

• Review and discussion of Standards, Operational Framework, and Processes

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will vote on the FY26 budget, a $28.9M bond ordinance for a 128-unit multifamily development, and a $10.99M NMDOT agreement for Isleta Boulevard Reconstruction Phase 1. The consent agenda includes road striping contracts, fire/rescue budget increases, and several appointments. The board will also introduce resolutions for a youth workforce program, housing division funding, and jail medical services.

• FY26 General Fund budget of $453,448,306 and Non-General Fund budget of $306,015,305
• Ordinance 2025- authorizing up to $28,900,000 in Project Revenue Bonds for a 128-unit multifamily development (AMI 30%-80%)
• NMDOT cooperative agreement for Isleta Boulevard Reconstruction Phase 1 in the amount of $10,990,400
• Award RFB No. 35-25-BC Road Striping and Pavement Markings to San Bar Construction Corp and RoadSafe Traffic Systems
• Fire & Rescue budget increases: $376,011.95 for wildland reimbursements and $588,695.30 for EMS transport billing

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, including a general fund of $453,448,306 and a non-general fund of $306,015,305. The board approved amendments to add $250,000 for library technology operations and to allocate $1.2 million for IAFF Local 244 firefighter positions, subject to negotiation. The board also approved a $1,567,937 resolution to fund the new Housing Development Division and an economic development community dialogue process.

• Adopted FY2026 budget with $453.4M general fund and $306M non-general fund (4-0)
• Approved amendment adding $250K for library technology, funded from County Manager's office budget (4-0)
• Approved amendment directing $1.2M to IAFF Local 244 positions, subject to negotiation (4-0)
• Approved $1.57M PILT fund allocation for Housing Division and economic development dialogue (3-1)
• Introduced $250K Workforce Pre-Apprenticeship and Job Internship Program (4-0)
• Introduced $600K grant acceptance for new Tijeras fire apparatus (4-0)
• Introduced $6.53M MDC medical services contract funding (4-0)
• Deferred West Mesa Ridge PRB ordinance to May 27 meeting (4-0)

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Homeless Coordinating Council meets virtually to discuss updates regarding veterans homelessness, data sharing, Native American homelessness, African American homelessness, reentry, and homelessness prevention. The agenda also includes review of the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes, public comments, and a legislative update.

• Veterans Homelessness Update by Camilla Lopez
• Data Sharing & System Barriers Update by Chair McGahran
• Native American Homelessness Update by Dawn Begay for Dr. Bah
• African American Homelessness Update by Vice-Chair Rogers
• Reentry Update by Commissioner Barboa

Board of County Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners will hold a zoning meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers. The agenda includes a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan, alongside the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public Hearing on SPR2024-0002: Amendment of the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan (Administrative Resolution AR 2025-)

The Board of Commissioners approved a deferral of the zoning case to the August zoning meeting, allowing the applicant more time to work with the Water Authority on a development agreement. The board also approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 zoning meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved deferral of zoning case to August meeting (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2025 zoning meeting minutes (4-0)

Code of Conduct Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Code of Conduct Review Board will hold an evidentiary hearing and rule on a sworn complaint. Portions of the meeting regarding pretrial motions and the hearing will be held in closed session.

• Pretrial motions and objections in matter SC2025-001 (Board of County Commission v. Stover)
• Evidentiary hearing in matter SC2025-001 (Board of County Commission v. Stover)
• Final determination/order on Sworn Complaint 2025-001 (Board of County Commission v. Stover)

The Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board denied Respondent Linda Stover's motion to stay and granted the Complainant's motion for a dispositive order, provisionally ruling that Stover violated Code Section 2-137 by serving as Deputy County Treasurer while an elected official. The ruling is provisional pending the Complainant's response to the Respondent's bench memorandum, due May 20, 2025, and may be voided by a pending district court decision on state law issues. The board also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0-1)
• Approved April 4, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Denied Respondent's Motion to Stay (5-0)
• Granted Complainant's Motion for Dispositive Order (5-0)
• Found Stover violated Sec. 2-137 of Code of Conduct (5-0)
• Declined to rule on state law preemption and equitable defenses
• Entered closed session for deliberations (4-0-1)

Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with routine agenda items: approving the agenda and March minutes, public comment, and reports from the board chair, library director, foundation, and Friends group. The board will also receive an update from the planning committee and welcome new members. No major decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2025
• Public comment period
• Director's report from Kate Alderete
• Planning committee update from Janet Saiers
• Welcome new board members

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority will meet to consider several requests for sketch and final plats. These proposals involve subdividing or replatting parcels of land across the East Mountains, South Valley, South West, and North Valley areas.

• Court ordered replat of 13.14 acres at 6 Pine Ridge Rd. (SRP2025-0041)
• Two lot subdivision of 0.49 acres at 1717 Gonzales Rd. SW (SRP2025-0035)
• Twelve lot subdivision of 15.25 acres at 3217 Love Rd SW (SC2025-0007)
• Replat of 0.94 acres at 6220 2nd St. NW A (SRP2025-0042)
• Five lot subdivision of 9.13 acres at 1815 Atrisco Dr. SW (SRP2025-0043)

The County Development Review Authority approved a court-ordered replat for properties in the East Mountains and deferred a South Valley subdivision request. A separate South Valley subdivision request was denied. All other sketch/final plat requests were approved with conditions.

• Approved SRP2025-0041 court-ordered replat (East Mountains)
• Deferred SRP2025-0035 two-lot subdivision (South Valley)
• Approved SRP2025-0035 sketch plat (South Valley)
• Approved SC2025-0007 twelve-lot subdivision (South West)
• Approved SRP2025-0042 replat (North Valley)
• Approved SRP2025-0043 five-lot subdivision (South Valley)
• Denied SRP2025-0044 three-lot subdivision (South Valley)

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will consider three zoning requests and one appeal of a zoning administrator’s decision. The meeting will also review minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting and may recess for lunch if needed.

• Appeal of zoning administrator’s approval of Special Use Permit for trailer/ATV sales and lumberyard at 8100 2nd St. NW (BA2025-0001/ZA2025-0016)
• Zone change request from A-1 to M-1 for 3.6 acres at 1941, 1945, 2106, 2401 Coors Blvd. SW and 2900 Arenal Rd. SW (CZ2025-0005)
• Request for Specific C-1 Use of Service Station at 8500/8506 Second St. NW and 157 El Pueblo Rd. NW (CSU2025-0007)
• Deferred amendment to Upper Petroglyphs Sector Development Plan (SPR2025-0001) on 219.15 acres

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission approved a zone change from A-1 to M-1 for 3.6 acres near Coors Boulevard and Arenal Road, including a portion of Tom Tenorio Park. It also approved an amendment to the Upper Petroglyphs Sector Development Plan to allow residential development, relocate a library, and modify buffer requirements. The commission denied an appeal of a zoning administrator's decision regarding a Tractor Supply expansion, and deferred a conditional use application for 60 days.

• Approved zone change CZ2025-0005 from A-1 to M-1 on 3.6 acres at 1941, 1945, 2106, 2401 Coors Blvd and 2900 Arenal Rd SW (4-0)
• Approved SPR2025-0001 amendment to Upper Petroglyphs Sector Development Plan for phasing, library relocation, and buffer changes (4-0)
• Denied appeal BA2025-0001 of ZA2025-0016, upholding zoning administrator's approval of 1,800 sq ft building at Tractor Supply (4-0)
• Deferred CSU2025-0007 for 60 days at applicant's request (4-0)
• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting transcript (5-0)

Economic Development Steering Committee - Regular Meeting

This is the first preliminary meeting of Bernalillo County's Economic Development Policies and Strategies Steering Committee. The committee will discuss the county's economic development program and a related resolution, and will take action on selecting non-appointed committee members. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Discussion of Economic Development & Bernalillo County EDD Program
• Discussion of Economic Development Department Policies and Strategies Resolution
• Action item: Selection of Non-Appointed Committee Members
• Public comment period with 2-minute limit per person

The Bernalillo County Economic Development Policies and Strategies Steering Committee held its preliminary meeting, approving the agenda and hearing no public comment. Members discussed budget allocations, the department's equity-based framework, and policy tools beyond traditional incentives. The committee selected four non-appointed members—Lisa Huval, Janice Cardenas, Grant Taylor, and Annalise Grunau—through a ranked-choice vote, with a tie-break between Cardenas and Grunau. The next meeting is set for May 28, 2025.

• Approved agenda without amendments
• Selected Lisa Huval as non-appointed committee member
• Selected Janice Cardenas as non-appointed committee member
• Selected Grant Taylor as non-appointed committee member
• Selected Annalise Grunau as non-appointed committee member (tie-break vote)

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Arts Board will meet to decide on youth art purchases and receive updates on YDI murals and Metro Youth purchases. The board will also discuss goals and options for unsolicited proposals.

• Action item: Youth Art Purchases
• Update on YDI Murals
• Update on Metro Youth Purchases
• Discussion on Unsolicited Proposals Options
• Discussion on Arts Board Goals

The Bernalillo County Arts Board unanimously approved the purchase of 8 photographs from the Focus on Youth exhibit at APS, selected by A. Torres and K. Jackson. The board also discussed plans for restoring murals at the YDI Campus, including a 1979 mural by Enriqueta Vasquez and a recreation of the 'Para La Juventud de Albuquerque' mural with artist Sam Leyba. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved purchase of 8 youth photographs from Focus on Youth exhibit (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 16 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Regular Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative will discuss its mission and vision based on a research white paper and review draft bylaws. The body will also consider an applicant for the Executive Director position.

• Discussion of mission and vision based on a white paper by Kelly O’Donnell
• Review and editing of Draft By Laws
• Review of Executive Director job description
• Closed session regarding applicant William Slauson for Executive Director
• Action item to authorize Chair Talia Freedman to enter contract negotiations for the Executive Director position

Audit Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee will meet to review and approve internal audit reports. These reports cover the Treasurer’s Office, Youth Services Center, Sheriff’s Office, and Housing.

• Internal Audit Report – Treasurer’s Office
• Internal Audit Report – Youth Services Center
• Internal Audit Report – Sheriff’s Office
• Internal Audit Report – Housing

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee approved status updates on internal audit observations for the Treasurer's Office, Youth Services Center, Sheriff's Office, and Housing. The updates were presented by REDW internal auditors, and each was approved unanimously (2-0). The committee also approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes from January 27, 2025 meeting (2-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Office audit observation status update (2-0)
• Approved Youth Services Center audit observation status update (2-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office audit observation status update (2-0)
• Approved Housing audit observation status update (2-0)

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority will consider six plats: four final plats for small subdivisions in North Valley, South West, and South Valley, and two sketch plats for larger phased developments in North West and South Valley. The board will also handle routine procedural items like sign-in and announcements.

• Final Plat SC2024-0009: 6-lot subdivision at 7626 Edith Blvd NE, North Valley
• Final Plat SRP2024-0118: 4-lot subdivision on Pajarito Rd SW, South West
• Preliminary Plat SC2025-0003: 19-lot subdivision at 4470 Isleta Blvd SW, South Valley
• Sketch Plat SC2025-0006: 232-lot phased subdivision on Arroyo Vista Blvd NW and 118th St NW, North West
• Sketch Plat SRP2025-0039: Replat of 1.68-acre tract at 2903 El Corto Dr SW, South Valley

The County Development Review Authority met and reviewed six subdivision plat requests. Three items (SC2025-0003, SC2025-0006, SRP2025-0039) were noted as denied at the April 10, 2025 meeting. The remaining items were presented with staff concurrences and requirements for completion due May 8, 2025. No new decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• SC2024-0009 Final Plat (6 lots, 7626 Edith Blvd NE) reviewed; requirements due May 8, 2025
• SRP2024-0118 Final Plat (4 lots, Pajarito Rd SW) reviewed; requirements due May 8, 2025
• SC2025-0003 Preliminary Plat (19 lots, 4470 Isleta Blvd SW) denied at April 10, 2025 meeting
• SC2025-0006 Sketch Plat (232 lots, Arroyo Vista Blvd NW) denied at April 10, 2025 meeting
• SRP2025-0039 Sketch Plat (replat, 2903 El Corto Dr SW) denied at April 10, 2025 meeting
• SRP2025-0040 Sketch Plat (replat, 2301 Pajarito Rd SW) reviewed; requirements due May 8, 2025

Behavioral Health Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Advisory Board meets to approve its agenda and March minutes, hear updates from the deputy county manager, and discuss annual work plans for the FY2026 plan. The board will also review results of opioid funding as old business. The meeting is largely procedural and planning-focused.

• Approval of April 24, 2025 agenda
• Approval of March 27, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Annual Work Plans and Development of FY2026 Plan
• Discussion of Results of Opioid Funding

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Regular Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative will discuss and possibly authorize contract negotiations with a qualified applicant for the executive director position. The board will also review minutes from prior meetings, approve an MOU for city funding reporting, and interview another finalist for the role.

• Approval of minutes from February 3 and March 17, 2025 meetings
• Approval of MOU for city funding reporting to MRGHC
• Interview of Charles England for MRGHC Executive Director position
• Possible authorization to enter contract negotiations with executive director finalist

Board of County Commissioners - Nuisance Abatement Appeal Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to reconsider the demolition and cleaning of two properties. These appeals concern administrative resolutions previously adopted by Planning & Development Services.

• Public hearing for appeal AR 2024-107 regarding 4311 Wallace St SE
• Public hearing for appeal AR 2024-108 regarding 4309 Wallace St SE

The Board denied two nuisance abatement appeals (AR 2024-107 and AR 2024-108) for a property at 4311 Wallace Street SE, but simultaneously offered the owner a 30-day period to submit permits for rehabilitation or demolition. The owner accepted the offer, and the board voted unanimously (4-0) to deny both appeals.

• Denied appeal AR 2024-107 (4-0)
• Denied appeal AR 2024-108 (4-0)
• Granted 30-day period for owner to submit permits for rehabilitation or demolition

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will consider introducing the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, including a $453.4 million general fund and $305.3 million non-general fund, along with 22 new positions. The board will also vote on consent agenda items such as a $4.5 million road fund appropriation, two zone map amendments, and a $4.8 million bond for senior housing. Additionally, they will introduce resolutions for a Route 66 Visitors Center funding and an Isleta Boulevard reconstruction grant.

• FY26 budget introduction: $453,448,306 general fund, $305,295,056 non-general fund, $271,918,043 carryover
• Road Fund appropriation of $4,500,000 for operations and maintenance
• Zone map amendment CZ2025-0003 from A-1 to SD-WC-CLI
• Zone map amendment CZ2025-0004 from R-1/A-1 with SUP to R-1
• Inducement resolution for $4,800,000 in bonds for Encino Senior Gardens renovation

The Board approved the introduction of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which is balanced at $453,448,306 for the general fund, after addressing a $22 million gap. They also approved the introduction of resolutions for the Route 66 Visitor Center funding (amended to one year) and the Addiction Treatment Advisory Board changes. The FY26 budget will return for final adoption on May 13, 2025.

• Approved FY26 general fund budget introduction of $453,448,306 (5-0)
• Approved FY26 non-general fund budget introduction of $305,295,056 (5-0)
• Approved FY26 carryover budget of $271,918,043 (5-0)
• Approved introduction of Route 66 Visitor Center funding, amended to $250,000 for FY26 only (5-0)
• Approved introduction of Addiction Treatment Advisory Board composition changes (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Property Valuation Maintenance Program Plan and Annual Budget (5-0)
• Approved FY25 3rd Quarter Budget Reconciliation, including $3.45M for road projects (5-0)
• Approved introduction of Isleta Boulevard Reconstruction Phase 1 funding of $10.99M (5-0)

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Addiction Treatment Advisory Board is meeting to review its March minutes and hear updates on the Metropolitan Detention Center, Care Campus, and opioid settlement funding. No new business is listed; the agenda consists of routine reports and member concerns.

• MDC update by Rodney McNease
• Care Campus update by Jessica Jaramillo
• Opioid settlement funding update by Dr. Lindstrom
• Reports from SOC working groups

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Regular Meeting

The Local Government Coordinating Commission will hear presentations on opioid settlement updates, a 2025 legislative debrief on behavioral health and public safety, the Keep NM Alive and Summer of Non-Violence events, an Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program, and a human trafficking awareness campaign. The commission will also approve its 2025 meeting agenda topics and themes. This is a regular meeting with multiple informational items and no voting on ordinances or contracts.

• Opioid settlement debrief and public dashboard update by DCM Wayne Lindstrom
• 2025 legislative debrief on behavioral health and public safety by Ricky Lee Chavez
• Keep NM Alive and Summer of Non-Violence events and activities
• Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program presentation by Katina Watson and Judge Beatrice Brickhouse
• Human Trafficking and Awareness Campaign by DC Andrew Jaramillo, APD Special Victims Division

The Bernalillo County Local Government Coordinating Commission met and heard presentations on the opioid settlement fund dashboard, a legislative debrief, and community programs. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only formal action was approving the minutes from the February 20 and March 4, 2025 meetings. The commission also discussed future agenda items, including a public dashboard update and collaboration on youth programs.

• Approved minutes from February 20, 2025 LGCC meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 4, 2025 LGCC meeting (unanimous)
• Heard presentation on opioid settlement fund dashboard and next steps
• Heard legislative debrief on behavioral health and public safety bills
• Heard updates on Keep NM Alive and Summer of Non-Violence events
• Heard presentation on Assisted Outpatient Treatment program
• Heard presentation on Human Trafficking Awareness campaign
• Discussed future agenda items, including dashboard updates and youth programs

Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority - Regular Meeting

The Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority will hold a regular meeting to elect officers, adopt a public notice policy, and receive updates on addiction medicine, mental health, and medical services. The board will also review budget and fiscal reports, and approve past meeting minutes.

• Adoption of 2025 Public Notice Policy under Open Meetings Act
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of January and February 2025 meeting minutes
• Addiction Medicine and Mental Health Services Updates
• FY24 Financial Activity Report via Joint Powers Agreement

The MDC Healthcare Authority approved its annual Open Meetings Act policy, elected Cindy Chavez as Vice Chair and Dr. Rebecca Fastle as Secretary, and approved minutes from January and February meetings. The board also received updates on addiction medicine, mental health, medical services, and the budget, and discussed scheduling a special meeting to review standards and operations.

• Approved 2025 Policy on Public Notice of Governing Board Meetings (unanimous)
• Elected Cindy Chavez as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Rebecca Fastle as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved January 15, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Agenda amended to remove election of Chair (unanimous)

Arts Board - Special Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board will hold a special meeting to approve a youth art selection for public display. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed beyond the agenda approval and adjournment.

• Youth Art Selection (action item)

The Bernalillo County Arts Board held a special meeting and approved the selection of 8 youth artists for the Metro Youth Art purchases of 2025. The motion was made by Kim Jackson, seconded by Avenicio Torres, and passed unanimously with all four present members voting in favor. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after the vote.

• Approved selection of 8 youth artists for Metro Youth Art purchases 2025 (4-0)

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing to consider requests to enter properties, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances.

• Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances at 219 Wilshire Dr SW (ENAO2024-0017)
• Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances at 19 Camino Largo (ENAO2024-0025)

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer held a public hearing on April 16, 2025, considering two nuisance abatement requests. The officer recommended approval to enter, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances at 219 Wilshire Dr SW (ENAO2024-0017), forwarding it to the Board of County Commissioners. The second request, for 19 Camino Largo (ENAO2024-0025), was continued to the May 21, 2025 hearing.

• Recommended approval to demolish structures and remove nuisances at 219 Wilshire Dr SW (ENAO2024-0017)
• Continued hearing for 19 Camino Largo to May 21, 2025 (ENAO2024-0025)

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Detention Facility Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss several items including the vacant vice chair position, legislative updates, PREA policy change recommendations, and budget updates related to the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). The board will also receive monthly reports on grievances, staffing, population, PREA compliance, and recruitment efforts.

• Discussion of vacant vice chair position
• PREA policy change recommendations status update
• Budget update and process related to MDC
• Monthly grievance, staffing, population, PREA, and recruitment reports

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep Bernalillo County Beautiful Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and vote on routine matters, including approving past meeting minutes. The main discussion topics include implementing county cameras to mitigate illegal dumping, updates on grants, the Breaking Butts program, and community cleanups.

• Discussion of county cameras to mitigate illegal dumping and increase enforcement
• Grant money update
• Breaking Butts program update
• Community cleanups update
• Vote on March 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Sheriff’s Office Advisory and Review Board will convene in person and virtually to conduct routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes and adopting formal rules and charters. Members will also discuss potential changes to quorum rules and a new compliance officer position.

• Adoption of SOARB Rules of Procedure
• Adoption of SOARB Committee Charters
• Discussion on rolling quorums and private communications
• BCSO Compliance Officer position

DWI Planning Council - Regular Meeting

This agenda consists primarily of procedural items and routine business for the Bernalillo County DWI Planning Council. The council will consider approving the meeting agenda and February 13, 2025 meeting notes, discuss council vacancies, and hear presentations from Your Life Matters and the UNM Campus Office of Substance Abuse Prevention.

• Approval of the April 10, 2025 agenda
• Approval of February 13, 2025 meeting notes
• Discussion on council vacancies and recruitment
• Presentation from Your Life Matters
• Presentation from UNM Campus Office of Substance Abuse Prevention

The council approved the April 10 agenda and February 13 meeting minutes, with opposition from Peter over agenda additions. New business included council vacancies, subcommittee discussions, and a presentation from UNM's 'Your Life Matters' program. Erica reported that FY26 funding applications were submitted, with agreements expected by May 1. Peter raised concerns about Open Meetings Act violations and a potential conflict of interest with the county's contract lobbyist.

• Approved April 10, 2025 agenda (motion by Ben, second by Billy; opposed by Peter)
• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Mike, second by Billy)

Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will meet to review a HydroVu update from John Shomaker & Associates. Members will also discuss the Campbell Ranch subdivision and an Open Meetings Act resolution.

• HydroVu update from Erwin Melis, John Shomaker & Associates
• Discussion of Campbell Ranch subdivision
• Open Meetings Act resolution
• Renewal of Corbin Carsrud as Bernalillo County Governmental appointment
• Status of municipal contributions and SF County funding Amendment

Board of County Commissioners - Special Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special administrative meeting to review department budgets for Fiscal Year 2026. The session includes presentations of these budgets and a period for public comment.

• FY26 Public Budget Hearing Presentations

The Board of County Commissioners held a special administrative meeting to hear departmental budget presentations for fiscal year 2026. No formal votes were taken on the budget; the meeting was informational. The county faces a projected $22.1 million general fund deficit, with a balanced budget required by June 1. The board adopted the meeting agenda (5-0) and heard public comment from a sheriff's deputy union president about court security staffing.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Heard FY26 budget presentations from all county departments
• Noted $22.1M general fund deficit to be balanced by June 1
• No formal budget decisions made; budget to be presented April 22

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority will hear eight land-plat requests at its April 10 meeting. Seven items involve new two-to-five-lot subdivisions or replats totaling roughly 109 acres across the East Mountains and South Valley planning areas. The board will also consider routine procedural matters.

• Final Plat SRP2025-0003: 2-lot split at 70 Alley Rd., 6.20-acre Starview Estates Unit 1
• Final Plat SRP2025-0007: Replat of 4716 Isleta Blvd. SW, 2.95-acre Lands of Zachary & Gary Ortiz
• Sketch Plat SRP2025-0034: 55.72-acre replat at 1941 Coors Blvd. SW for MRGCD Tracts 143A-1 & 143A-2
• Sketch Plat SRP2025-0035: 2-lot split at 1717 Gonzales Rd. SW, 0.49-acre Tract 21C1B
• Sketch Plat SRP2025-0038: 5-lot split at 1815 Atrisco Dr. SW, 9.13-acre Lands of Leo Baca

The County Development Review Authority approved two final plats for subdivisions in the East Mountains and South Valley, and denied three sketch plats in the South Valley due to lack of concurrence from Public Works. One sketch plat was deferred to the May 8 meeting. All approvals are subject to completion requirements by April 24, 2025.

• Approved final plat for 2-lot subdivision at 70 Alley Rd (SRP2025-0003)
• Approved final plat for replat at 4716 Isleta Blvd SW (SRP2025-0007)
• Denied sketch plat for replat at 1941 Coors Blvd SW (SRP2025-0034)
• Deferred sketch plat for 2-lot subdivision at 1717 Gonzales Rd SW to May 8 (SRP2025-0035)
• Denied sketch plat for 2-lot subdivision at 2216 Pajarito Rd SW (SRP2025-0036)
• Denied sketch plat for 5-lot subdivision adjacent to Pajarito Rd SW (SRP2025-0037)
• Denied sketch plat for 5-lot subdivision at 1815 Atrisco Dr SW (SRP2025-0038)

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator will consider various requests for conditional use approvals and variances. These items include requests for oversized accessory structures, setback variances, and the use of RVs as temporary dwellings.

• ZA2025-0001: Request for a 2,107 sq. ft. shade structure at 515 Alameda Blvd. NW
• ZA2025-0010: Administrative Amendment to a Special Use Permit for mini warehouses and townhouses at UPC 101506339650611268
• ZA2025-0019: Request for a carport in the front or side yard setback at 3110 El Pinon Rd. SW
• ZA2025-0028: Request for a 675 sq. ft. secondary dwelling unit at 2001 Arenal Rd. SW
• ZA2025-0021 and ZA2025-0023: Requests to use RVs as dwellings during home construction

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on April 9, 2025, to consider 15 zoning requests, including conditional use approvals, variances, and an administrative amendment. The minutes list the agenda items but do not record any decisions, approvals, or denials. No substantive outcomes are documented.

Air Quality Control Board - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, including a presentation and action on the final 2023 SO2 Milestone Report and a petition to amend Rule 20.11.8 NMAC on ambient air quality standards. The board will also consider going into closed session to discuss pending litigation. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes and election of officers.

• Presentation and action on final 2023 SO2 Milestone Report per Section 309 Regional Haze SIP Element A3.10
• Petition AQCB 2025-01 to amend Rule 20.11.8 NMAC - Ambient Air Quality Standards
• Closed session consideration for pending litigation: NTESS v. Air Board, Air Board v. COA, GCC v. Air Board
• Update on 20.11.72 NMAC - HEEI Status
• Nominations and elections for Chair and Vice Chair for 2025-2026

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Homeless Coordinating Council is meeting virtually to review and approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and to receive updates on various homelessness initiatives, including veterans, data sharing, Native American and African American homelessness, reentry, and prevention. The meeting is primarily informational, with no major decisions or votes expected.

• Veterans Homelessness Update by Camilla Lopez
• Data Sharing & System Barriers Update by Chair McGahran
• Native American Homelessness Update by Dawn Begay for Dr. Bah
• African American Homelessness Update by Vice-Chair Rogers
• Reentry Update by Commissioner Barboa

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider issuing taxable industrial revenue bonds for retail, hotel, and residential projects in the Sawmill District. The board is also reviewing budget increases for roads and fire services, and a capital contribution for an early learning center.

• Proposed bonds for Sawmill District: $15.7 million for retail/commercial, $70.4 million for Chaco Residences, and $76.3 million for Sawmill Hotel
• Proposed $4.5 million budget increase for the Road Fund
• Proposed $525,000 capital contribution for the Brillante Early Learning Center
• Proposed budget increases for Fire & Rescue: $588,695.30 for EMS transport billing and $376,011.95 for wildland reimbursements
• Contract award to Associated Energy Group, LLC for County Sheriff jet fuel

The Board introduced the LGCC Joint Opioid Settlement Implementation Plan, which will return for final adoption, and approved several resolutions including extending the Sawmill District IRB negotiating period, adopting the 2025-2026 Housing Department Annual Plan, and approving a $4.5 million road fund appropriation. The Board also approved a $525,000 capital contribution for the Brillante Early Learning Center and introduced resolutions for EMS transport billing revenues and wildland fire reimbursements.

• Introduced LGCC Joint Opioid Settlement Implementation Plan (5-0)
• Approved extension of Sawmill District IRB negotiating period (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Housing Department Annual Plan (5-0)
• Approved $4.5M road fund appropriation from franchise fees (5-0)
• Approved $525,000 for Brillante Early Learning Center (5-0)
• Introduced FY25 EMS transport billing revenue resolution (5-0)
• Introduced wildland fire reimbursement resolution (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board is meeting to discuss ongoing public art initiatives, project updates, and board goals. The agenda includes reviewing a public art census, a memorial update, and taking action on the budget and scope for the Bridge Blvd Median Monument Project. Members will also discuss the process for selecting unsolicited proposals.

• Bridge Blvd Median Monument Project Budget and Scope
• Public Art Census Overview
• Marcos Baca Memorial Update/YDI Mural Restorations
• Discussion on process for selecting unsolicited proposals and gallery purchases

The Bernalillo County Arts Board unanimously approved using $12,343.75 in interest allocation funds and $12,656.25 in county Art in Public Places funds to complete the Bridge Blvd. Median Monument project. The board also approved the agenda and March minutes, and discussed the public art census, memorial updates, and outreach to underserved communities.

• Approved $25,000 Bridge Blvd. Median Monument project budget using interest allocation and Art in Public Places funds (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Code of Conduct Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Code of Conduct Review Board will decide on a sworn complaint against a county employee and discuss proposed amendments to the county code of conduct. The board will also approve the third-quarter report and the annual Open Meetings Act resolution.

• Preliminary hearing for Sworn Complaint 2025-001, Board of County Commission v. Stover
• Determination/Preliminary Order under Sec. 2-132(a) on Sworn Complaint 2025-001
• Approval of FY25 – 3rd Quarter Report
• Approval of Annual Open Meetings Act Resolution per § 10-15-1(D)
• Recommendations on Proposed Amendments to the Code of Conduct

The Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board voted 4-0 to find that the amended sworn complaint against Linda Stover, Deputy Treasurer, states a claim for violating the Code of Conduct, and scheduled an evidentiary hearing for May 13, 2025. The board also approved the agenda, the February 7, 2025 minutes, the FY25-Q3 report, and the annual Open Meetings Act resolution. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Found amended sworn complaint 2025-001 states a claim against Linda Stover (4-0)
• Set evidentiary hearing for May 13, 2025, 9am-12pm (4-0)
• Approved agenda with corrected date for item #5 (3-0-1)
• Approved February 7, 2025 minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved FY25-Q3 quarterly report (3-0-1)
• Approved annual Open Meetings Act resolution (3-0-1)

Youth Sports Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission will review strategic planning efforts, including political relationship development and participation growth, and receive updates on Mesa Del Sol field development and economic impact tracking. Guest speaker Jason Moore from Eastdale Little League will share ideas for integrating Little League with Allstars and Club Baseball.

• Strategic planning for political resources and participation growth
• Mesa Del Sol field development and economic impact updates
• Gross Receipts Tax discussion for officials
• Guest speaker on meshing Little League with Allstars and Club Baseball
• Continued development of MDS (likely Mesa Del Sol) initiative

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission met on April 3, 2025, and heard a presentation from Jason Moore, President of Eastdale Little League, on how recreational, All-Star, and club programs coexist. John reported that due to increased costs and a changing political environment, funds are insufficient to complete projects north of the midline road at the Mesa Del Sol Regional Sports Complex, and the State Legislature provided only $75,000 in capital outlay. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with minutes from February 6, 2025, deferred to the June 5 meeting.

• Deferred approval of February 6, 2025 minutes to June 5 meeting
• Heard presentation on Eastdale Little League operations
• Discussed Mesa Del Sol funding shortfall and options for turf or grass fields

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will review two new special-use permit requests for large energy facilities. One is a battery storage system and substation on Reservoir Road; the other is a solar power generation and battery storage system spanning over 2,100 acres near Interstate 40. The meeting will also include routine procedural items like approving prior minutes.

• CSU2025-0006: ACE DevCo NC seeks approval for a battery energy storage system and electrical substation on 10 acres near Reservoir Rd. and Atrisco Vista Blvd.
• CSU2024-0010: Tierra West, LLC requests approval for a solar power generation and battery storage system on 2,111.37 acres near Northwest Loop Rd. and Mount Taylor Blvd.

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission approved two special use permits for renewable energy facilities. The first, CSU2025-0006, is a 10-acre battery energy storage system and substation near the PNM Petroglyph substation, approved with a 35-year term and amended conditions. The second, CSU2024-0010, is a 2,111-acre solar generation, battery storage, and substation project by Sunset Ranch Partners, approved with a 45-year term and amended conditions. Both approvals included modifications to revegetation and reclamation conditions.

• Approved CSU2025-0006, 10-acre battery energy storage system and substation, with 35-year term (unanimous)
• Approved CSU2024-0010, 2,111-acre solar and battery storage project, with 45-year term (unanimous)
• Amended condition 5.B for CSU2025-0006 to require revegetation plan implemented prior to operation
• Amended condition 4.A for CSU2025-0006 to allow alternative stabilization plans at decommissioning
• Amended condition 12.B for CSU2024-0010 to require revegetation plan implemented prior to operation
• Amended condition 8 for CSU2024-0010 to allow alternative stabilization plans at decommissioning
• Added condition 9.A.1 for CSU2024-0010 to cap transformer height per Electric Facility Plan
• Added condition 9.D for CSU2024-0010 to require SHPO consultation evidence before building permit

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority will consider several requests for sketch and final plats. These proposals involve subdividing or replatting parcels of land across the South Valley, South West, and East Mountains areas.

• 5-lot subdivision request at 7102 Ilfield Rd. SW (24.37 acres±)
• 2-lot subdivision request at 321 Rio Bravo Blvd. SE (3.92 acres±)
• Replat request at 5373 Raglin Ave. SW (7.89 acres±)
• 4-lot subdivision request at 152 Pohl Rd (118.04 acres±)
• Court ordered 10-lot subdivision request at 290 Pohl Rd. (51.22 acres±)

Behavioral Health Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board will receive presentations on DWI planning and an update regarding the opioid settlement. Members will also discuss the Behavioral Health Implementation Plan and the Behavioral Health Priority List outcome.

• DWI Planning Council Presentation by Erica Abeyta
• Opioid Settlement update from Deputy County Manager Wayne Lindstrom
• Behavioral Health Implementation Plan update
• Behavioral Health Priority List Outcome
• Review of Bylaws

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved its bylaws and discussed the county's opioid settlement funds, noting $24.7 million accumulated for one-time expenses. The board also heard a DWI Planning Council presentation and reviewed its top behavioral health priorities. No votes were taken on funding allocations.

• Approved March 27, 2025 agenda
• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes
• Adopted BHAB bylaws
• Added DCM Lindstrom updates to next meeting agenda
• Added opioid funding discussion to next meeting agenda

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on funding for public housing and the budgeting of over $32 million in general obligation bonds. The body will also consider zoning amendments and a new policy regarding glyphosate use in county parks.

• Proposed Project Revenue Bonds up to $16,500,000 for Casitas del Camino 42-unit rehabilitation and 46-unit construction
• Budgeting of $32,980,049.35 from General Obligation Bonds Series 2025
• Zone Map Amendments from A-1 to SD-WC-CLI (CZ2025-0001 and CZ2025-0002)
• Civil Infrastructure On-Call contracts for Albuquerque Asphalt (Primary), TLC Company, Star Paving, Compass Engineering & Construction, and Franklin’s Earthmoving (Secondary)
• Rescinding the 2019 glyphosate moratorium and establishing a new use restriction policy

The Board approved a $16.5M project revenue bond for the Casitas del Camino affordable housing project, adopted a resolution allowing limited glyphosate use with amendments, and approved a housing development strategy. The board also approved the 2025 GO Bond Series, wrote off $571,000 in uncollectible debt, and received reports on fund balances and Mountain View community projects.

• Approved $16.5M project revenue bond for Casitas del Camino affordable housing (5-0)
• Adopted amended glyphosate use resolution allowing limited spot use until April 1, 2026 (4-1)
• Approved housing development strategy and creation of new division (5-0)
• Approved $32,980,049.35 GO Bond Series 2025 (5-0)
• Approved removal of $571,000 in uncollectible accounts receivable (5-0)
• Approved Economic Development Community Dialogues Resolution (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Special Zoning Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special zoning meeting to decide on a proposed amendment to the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan. The board will also approve minutes from the February 11, 2025 zoning meeting.

• Amendment of the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan (SPR2024-0002)
• Approval of February 11, 2025 zoning meeting minutes

The Board of County Commissioners held a special zoning meeting and approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting. The only substantive item, an amendment to the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan (case SPR2024-0002), was deferred to the May 13, 2025 meeting at the applicant's request, with staff support. No other decisions were made.

• Approved February 11, 2025 Zoning Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Deferred Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan amendment (SPR2024-0002) to May 13, 2025 (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Nuisance Abatement Appeal Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners meets to decide on two appeals of nuisance abatement orders for properties at 4311 and 4309 Wallace St SE. Each appeal requests reconsideration of administrative resolutions approving demolition and cleaning of the properties, which are zoned M-H and located in the Mountain View Addition.

• Appeal of AR 2024-107 for 4311 Wallace St SE (Lot 2, Block J, Mountain View Addition)
• Appeal of AR 2024-108 for 4309 Wallace St SE (Lot 3, Block J, Mountain View Addition)
• Public hearings convened for both nuisance abatement appeals
• Simple majority vote (3/2) required for action on each appeal

The Board of County Commissioners approved the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0). The two nuisance abatement appeal items on the agenda were deferred to the April 22, 2025 meeting due to a death in the appellant's family, as requested by the Planning and Development Services Department. The deferral passed unanimously (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Deferred nuisance abatement appeal items A and B to April 22, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing to consider a request to enter, demolish a dilapidated structure, and remove nuisances from a property at 714 Isleta Blvd SW. This item was continued from the December 18, 2024 hearing. The hearing is scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Ken Sanchez Chambers.

• Request to demolish a dilapidated structure and remove nuisances at 714 Isleta Blvd SW (Tract 128, MRGCD Map 41 and 44, zoned C-1, ~2.58 acres)
• Case continued from December 18, 2024 hearing

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer continued the case for a dilapidated structure at 714 Isleta Blvd SW to the May 21, 2025 hearing. No demolition or removal was approved at this hearing.

• Continued ENAO2024-0016 (714 Isleta Blvd SW) to May 21, 2025 hearing

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board will discuss PREA policy changes, recruitment efficiency, and monthly reports on grievances, staffing, population, and retention. Members will also set up automatic deposits for per diem checks.

• PREA Policy Change Recommendations – status update
• Efficiency of the sign-on bonus for new recruits – retention initiatives outline
• Monthly Grievance Report
• Monthly Staffing Report
• Recruitment and Retention Report

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board will discuss goals for 2025 cleanup projects and the use of grant money before the end of the fiscal year. The board will also review a proposal for a waste collection and composting program for the unhoused in District 3.

• 18 scheduled summer community cleanups
• Use of grant money by end of fiscal year
• Proposed District 3 program to collect and compost waste from the unhoused
• Update on Keep Bernalillo County Beautiful website
• Preparation for March 25th Bernalillo County Commission Administrative Meeting presentation

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Addiction Treatment Advisory Board is meeting to approve past minutes, hear public comment, and discuss new and old business. Key items include a presentation on the New Mexico Bridge program, a proposal on board composition, and updates on legislative and strategic plans related to opioid use and behavioral health.

• New Mexico Bridge presentation by Dr. Greenwich-Ericksen and Dr. Seidenberg
• Composition of ATAB Position Proposal
• Legislative updates by Dr. Wayne Lindstrom
• Update on Opioid Use Strategic Plan
• Metropolitan Detention Center updates by Rodney McNease

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Special Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative will interview William R. Slauson for the Executive Director position. The board may then decide whether to authorize contract negotiations with the applicant.

• Interview of applicant William R. Slauson for Executive Director
• Closed session to discuss the Executive Director applicant
• Possible action to authorize Board Chair to enter contract negotiations for the Executive Director position

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority will consider final, preliminary, and sketch plats for 10 subdivisions across Bernalillo County, including a 100-lot project in the Southwest and a 12-lot subdivision on Love Rd SW. Several items were previously denied or deferred and are being revisited. The board will also address other matters as needed.

• Final plat for court-ordered replat at 10801 Holly Ave NE (1.77 acres)
• Preliminary plat for 12-lot subdivision at 3217 Love Rd SW (15.25 acres)
• Sketch plat for 19-lot subdivision at 4470 Isleta Blvd SW (21.23 acres)
• Sketch plat for 100-lot subdivision at 3620 Grace Vigil Rd SW (20.01 acres)
• Sketch plat for 2-lot subdivision at 1141 Atrisco Dr SW (previously denied)

The County Development Review Authority approved final plats for two properties, a preliminary plat for a 12-lot subdivision, and sketch plats for several subdivisions. Three sketch plats were denied due to non-concurrence from reviewing agencies, and one was deferred indefinitely. All approvals were subject to requirements for final plat completion due March 13, 2025.

• Approved final plat for 10801 Holly Ave. NE replat (SRP2024-0109)
• Approved final plat for 21 Juniper Hill Loop replat (SRP2025-0013)
• Approved preliminary plat for 12-lot subdivision at 3217 Love Rd SW (SC2024-0008)
• Approved sketch plat for 19-lot subdivision at 4470 Isleta Blvd SW (SC2025-0003)
• Approved sketch plat for 100-lot subdivision at 3620 Grace Vigil Rd. SW (SC2025-0004)
• Denied sketch plat for 2-lot subdivision at 1141 Atrisco Dr. SW (SRP2025-0021)
• Denied sketch plat for battery storage replat south of Jaguar Blvd SW (SRP2025-0022)
• Denied sketch plat for 5-lot subdivision at 346 Clark Rd. SW (SRP2025-0024)

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator will consider various requests for conditional use approvals, variances, and administrative amendments. These items include requests for secondary dwellings, home-based businesses, and site layout changes.

• Conditional use for a 480 sq. ft. secondary dwelling unit at 7805 Edith Blvd. NE
• Variance for side yard setback and separation distance at 10800 Pino Ave. NE
• Administrative Amendment to a Special Use Permit for mini warehouses and townhouses at UPC 101506339650611268
• Conditional use for a Day Care Center at 1216 Abeyta Rd. SW
• Administrative Amendment for an alternate site layout for Tractor Supply Co. at 8100 2nd St. NW

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on March 12, 2025, to consider 14 zoning requests, including conditional uses, variances, and administrative amendments. The minutes list the agenda items but do not record any decisions, approvals, or denials; they only note deferrals and continuations from prior hearings. No substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• No decisions recorded; hearing agenda only

Air Quality Control Board - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board will hold a regular public meeting on March 12, 2025, to discuss updates, program spotlights, and leadership nominations. The board will also consider voting to go into closed session to discuss pending litigation cases including NTESS v. Air Board, Air Board v. COA, GCC v. Air Board, and Mountain View v. COA.

• Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair for 2025-2026
• Closed session to discuss pending litigation: NTESS v. Air Board (A-1-CA-41666); Air Board v. COA (D-202-CV-2023-09295); GCC v. Air Board (D-202-CV-2023-09435); Mountain View v. COA (D-202-CV-2023-09449)
• 20.11.72 NMAC- HEEI Status Presentation
• Air Quality Program Spotlight: Vehicle Pollution Management Division (VPMD)

Behavioral Health Education and Awareness Council - Regular Meeting

The Behavioral Health Education and Awareness Council is holding its quarterly meeting to review and approve past minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on the Opioid Settlement Strategic Plan and the Behavioral Health Strategic Plan. New business includes electing officers, reviewing the BHI Annual Report for FY2024, and updates on community programs and implementation planning. The council will also coordinate a public forum for June 2025.

• Election of officers
• Update on Opioid Settlement Strategic Plan
• BHI Annual Report FY2024 presentation
• Update on Community Programs
• Coordinate Public Forum Meeting for June 2025

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Homeless Coordinating Council is meeting virtually to review and approve the agenda and February minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates on homelessness initiatives including veterans, Built for Zero, Native American, African American, reentry, and prevention. The meeting is primarily informational with no votes on specific proposals.

• Veterans Homelessness Update by Camilla Lopez
• Built for Zero Update by Zoe Robb
• Native American Homelessness Update by Dawn Begay for Dr. Bah
• African American Homelessness Update by Vice-Chair Rogers
• Homelessness Prevention Update by Dr. Lindstrom

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a closed meeting to discuss attorney-client privileged communications. The session covers pending litigation, a land annexation, and county code restrictions.

• Update on County of Bernalillo v Centurion Detention Health Services and Columbia Casualty Company
• Update on Campbell Ranch Annexation involving Campbell Farming Corp
• Discussion of County Code Article III—Division 4-Sec. 2-137 regarding employment and appointment restrictions after leaving office

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on industrial revenue bonds for two business projects and a budget increase for speed enforcement. The body is also reviewing appointments to behavioral health and detention advisory boards.

• Proposed $225,000,000 in Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for Corazon Energy Storage LLC
• Proposed $30,000,000 in Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for 3D Glass Solutions
• Budget increase of $985,939.00 for the Speed Enforcement Program and one new FTE Program Coordinator
• Authorization for preventative maintenance expenditures exceeding $500,000
• Certification of the 2025 Bernalillo County Road Inventory

Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Library Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the director and partner groups, and vote on naming the International District conference room for Lawrence Moya. No major decisions on budgets or policies are scheduled.

• Vote on naming International District conference room for Lawrence Moya
• Director’s report from Kelli Murphy
• Public Library Foundation report from Julia Clarke
• Friends of the Public Library report from Kit Kopec
• Update from planning committee – Janet Saiers

County Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission will meet to consider several new requests, including zone changes, special use permits, and an amendment to the Upper Petroglyphs Sector Development Plan. The agenda features five specific property development and land-use proposals located across the northwest, north valley, and south valley areas.

• CZ2025-0003: Request by STL Fleet Services Inc for a zone change from A-1 to SD-WC-CLI on 4.94 acres at 14405 I-40 West Frontage Road NW.
• CZ2025-0004: Request by Modulus Architects and Land Use Planning, Inc for a zone change from R-1 and A-1 to R-1 on 0.52 acres east of 201 Horton Lane NW.
• CSU2025-0004: Request by Elia and Claudino Perez for a Special Use Permit for contractor's equipment storage and a single-family home on 0.77 acres at 7532 Aldaz Ct SW.
• CSU2025-0005: Request by MatkinHoover Engineering for a Special Use Permit for a truck plaza on 5.77 acres north of Interstate 40 and west of Atrisco Vista Blvd NW.
• SPR2025-0001: Request by Consensus Planning, Inc for an amendment to the Upper Petroglyphs Sector Development Plan covering approximately 219.15 acres.

The Bernalillo County Planning Commission approved all four substantive items on the March 5, 2025 agenda: a zone change from A-1 to WC-CLI for a fleet services site, a zone change from A-1/R-1 to R-1 for a single-family home, a special use permit for contractor's equipment storage, and a special use permit for a truck plaza. The commission also deferred a site plan review case (SPR2025-0001) for 60 days. All votes were unanimous (4-0) except the deferral, which passed 3-1.

• Approved zone change CZ2025-0003 from A-1 to WC-CLI for 14405 I-40 West Frontage Road (4-0)
• Approved zone change CZ2025-0004 from A-1/R-1 to R-1 for parcel near 201 Horton Lane (4-0)
• Approved special use permit CSU2025-0004 for contractor's equipment storage at 7532 Aldaz Court (4-0)
• Approved special use permit CSU2025-0005 for truck plaza at I-40 and Atrisco Vista Blvd (4-0)
• Deferred site plan review SPR2025-0001 for 60 days (3-1)

Board of Registration - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Registration will meet to discuss and vote on the cancellation of specific voter registration records. The board will also review minutes from the February 11, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of February 11, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion and potential approval of voter registration record cancellations

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Special Meeting

The Bernalillo County Local Government Coordinating Commission (LGCC) will hold a special meeting on March 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers. The agenda includes standard procedural items, public comment opportunities, and a discussion on opioid settlement funding.

• Opioid Settlement Funding discussion under Old Business
• Hybrid meeting format allowing in-person and remote participation
• Public comment period with written and live Zoom options

The Local Government Coordinating Commission approved the Joint Opioid Settlement Implementation Plan, which includes funding for APS Crossroads programs, after rejecting amendments to reduce that funding. The commission also voted to remove exhibits C, D, and F from the plan, which contained detailed work plans with funding amounts that some members said were inconsistent with available funds. The final plan was approved 8-2.

• Approved Joint Opioid Settlement Implementation Plan (8-2)
• Rejected amendment to reduce APS Crossroads funding from $9.2M to $3.6M (8-2)
• Approved amendment to strike exhibits C, D, and F from plan (6-4)
• Approved amendment adding safe use sites and vending machines to restricted uses (7-2)
• Rejected amendment to add 'detailed example' language to exhibits (5-5)
• Approved amendment to strike capital projects for recreation/community centers from funding categories (unanimous)
• Approved amendment adding reference to NM Opioid Allocation Agreement restrictions (unanimous)

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several public art matters, including funding for Bridge Blvd median monuments, an update on the La Juventud de Albuquerque mural, and a process for selecting unsolicited proposals. The board will also consider action on Metro Youth stipends and youth purchases, and discuss board goals. Public comment is scheduled.

• Bridge Blvd Median Monuments funding discussion
• Update on La Juventud de Albuquerque Mural and proposal
• Process for selecting unsolicited proposals/gallery purchases
• Action item: Metro Youth Stipends/Youth Purchases
• Project updates: Route 66 Visitor Center, West Side Community Center

The Bernalillo County Arts Board unanimously approved increasing the budget for youth art purchases to $4,800, allowing for 16 artworks at $300 each. The board also discussed the Bridge Blvd Median Monuments project, a mural proposal, and the unsolicited proposals process, but took no formal action on these items. A subcommittee was formed to discuss youth engagement and the Bridge Blvd project will be on the April agenda.

• Approved $4,800 budget for youth art purchases (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold subcommittee meeting on youth engagement for Bridge Blvd project
• Placed Bridge Blvd Median Monument project on April agenda for budget/scope approval
• Formed subcommittee (McQuay, Jackson, Kassay-Padilla) to discuss unsolicited proposals process

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority will decide on four final plats and one sketch/final plat for residential subdivisions in the North Valley and South Valley areas. One minor action request under the electric system transmission plan will also be reviewed.

• Final plat for 0.71-acre replat at 1217 Western Meadows Rd. SW (SRP2024-0124)
• Final plat for 10.12-acre five-lot subdivision at 6090 Douglas Rd. SW (SRP2025-0016)
• Sketch/final plat for 1.83-acre replat at 8424 2nd St. NW (SRP2025-0019)
• Sketch/final plat for 24.37-acre five-lot subdivision at 7102 Ilfield Rd. SW (SRP2025-0020)
• Minor action review for Estrella East electric system transmission project (SPR2025-0002)

The County Development Review Authority approved four final or sketch/final plats for subdivisions in the North and South Valley, and denied one proposed five-lot subdivision at 7102 Ilfield Rd. SW. All approved plats have requirements for completion due March 13, 2025. A minor action request for a special project review was also on the agenda.

• Approved final plat for replat at 1217 Western Meadows Rd. SW (SRP2024-0124)
• Approved final plat for 5-lot subdivision at 6090 Douglas Rd. SW (SRP2025-0016)
• Approved sketch/final plat for replat at 8424 2nd St. NW (SRP2025-0019)
• Denied sketch/final plat for 5-lot subdivision at 7102 Ilfield Rd. SW (SRP2025-0020)
• Minor action request for special project review (SPR2025-0002) noted on agenda

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Regular Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on the funding process from MRCOG staff, an update on the hiring process from Chair Talia Freedman, and draft bylaws presented by Marah deMuele.

• Discussion on funding process updates by MRCOG staff
• Discussion on hiring process updates by Talia Freedman
• Discussion of draft bylaws by Marah deMuele

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on several key items, including the issuance of $55 million in project revenue bonds for the Tierra Linda Apartments, approval of sole-source procurement for UC Berkeley’s I-40 TradePort SMART project, and adoption of a new glyphosate use policy. The board will also vote on nuisance abatements for properties at 541 Sunset Rd SW and 6 Sedillo Rd, a $320,000 emergency medical services budget increase, and a contract for the MDC Lagoon Decommissioning Project.

• $55M Tierra Linda Apartments Project Revenue Bonds for 240-unit apartment complex
• Sole-source procurement for UC Berkeley’s I-40 TradePort SMART project (exceeds $300K authority)
• $320,000 Emergency Medical Services FY25 budget increase
• Nuisance abatements for 541 Sunset Rd SW and 6 Sedillo Rd
• MDC Lagoon Decommissioning Construction Contract award

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Albuquerque Area Firefighters Local 244, allowing off-duty medical cannabis use for firefighters, despite potential state DOT funding risks. The board also voted 4-1 to file a Code of Conduct complaint against former County Clerk Linda Stover for allegedly violating a 12-month employment ban. Additionally, the board deferred a glyphosate use resolution for 30 days, approved a tax exemption for the Tierra Linda Apartments, and amended the Maxeon solar project agreement.

• Approved MOA with firefighters allowing off-duty medical cannabis (5-0)
• Filed Code of Conduct complaint against former Clerk Linda Stover (4-1)
• Deferred 2025 Glyphosate Use Restriction resolution to March 25 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-11 for Tierra Linda Apartments tax exemption (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Maxeon LEDA agreement for assembly at San Mateo site (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Corbin Carsrud to Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 28 and Feb 11 meetings (5-0 each)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)

Sheriffs Office Advisory and Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Advisory and Review Board will meet to establish its 2025 focus areas and rules of procedure. The board will also discuss a DWI scandal and the annual report presented to the County Commission.

• Discussion of DWI Scandal
• Approval of 2025 Open Meetings Act Resolution
• Discussion of SOARB Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct
• Determination of 2025 focus areas and committee assignments
• Report on Annual Report presentation to Bernalillo County Commission

The board elected Matthew Ray as Chair and Debbie Strongin as Vice Chair, each by a 7-1 vote. It also voted 6-2 to meet every other month instead of monthly, and unanimously adopted the 2025 Open Meetings Act Resolution. The board tabled approval of its Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct until a redline copy is reviewed, and deferred discussion on sub-committee structures to the next meeting.

• Elected Matthew Ray as Chair (7-1)
• Elected Debbie Strongin as Vice Chair (7-1)
• Approved meeting every other month (6-2)
• Adopted 2025 Open Meetings Act Resolution (unanimous)
• Tabled Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct until redline review
• Tabled sub-committee structure discussion to next meeting

Behavioral Health Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Advisory Board is meeting to review and approve minutes, hear presentations on the Addiction Treatment Advisory Board and the Open Meeting Act, and discuss the FY2024 Behavioral Health Initiative Annual Report. They will also consider updates to the Behavioral Health Strategic/Implementation Plan, review bylaws, and discuss meeting cadence. The meeting is largely routine with public comment and old business items.

• Presentation by Dr. Stern and Dr. McCrady on Addiction Treatment Advisory Board (ATAB)
• Open Meeting Act Resolution presentation by County Attorney John Grubesic
• FY2024 Behavioral Health Initiative Annual Report review
• June meeting rescheduled due to Juneteenth holiday
• Update to Behavioral Health Strategic/Implementation Plan

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will hear presentations from the NM Harm Reduction Collaborative and Goldfinch. Members will also discuss opioid settlement funds and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair.

• NM Harm Reduction Collaborative presentation
• Goldfinch presentation
• Discussion of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair

The Local Government Coordinating Commission reviewed a proposed plan for allocating approximately $150 million in opioid settlement funds. After lengthy discussion and several amendments, the commission voted to table the final vote on the recommendations until a special meeting on March 4, 2025. The commission also elected Commissioner Adriann Barboa as Chair and APS Board Member Courtney I. Jackson as Vice-Chair.

• Approved December 12, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Amended Section 6: Capacity and Sustainability (11-0)
• Amended Section 10: Recurring Funding Limitation (6-5)
• Amended Section 7: Competitive Community Grants (7-4)
• Amended Section 5: Information Availability and Dashboard (10-0)
• Amended Section 11: Funding Categories and Percentages (9-1)
• Tabled vote on opioid settlement fund recommendations (10-0)
• Elected Commissioner Barboa as Chair (7-3) and APS Board Member Jackson as Vice-Chair (8-2)

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board will receive a status update on PREA policy change recommendations. Members will also review monthly reports regarding grievances, staffing, population, and recruitment at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC).

• Status update on PREA Policy Change Recommendations
• Monthly Grievance Report
• Monthly Staffing Report
• Monthly MDC Population Report
• Monthly PREA and Recruitment and Retention Reports

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing to consider a request to enter, demolish dilapidated structures, and remove nuisances from a 10-acre property on Pajarito Mesa. This item was continued from a November 20, 2024 hearing.

• Request to demolish structures and remove nuisances on 10-acre property, Pajarito Mesa (ENAO2024-0031)
• Property zoned A-1, unplatted, UPC #100705003236020142
• Continued from November 20, 2024 hearing

The hearing officer continued the nuisance abatement case for property on Pajarito Mesa to the May 21, 2025 hearing. No substantive decision was made on the request to enter, demolish, and remove nuisances.

• Continued ENAO2024-0031 (Pajarito Mesa) to May 21, 2025 hearing

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board will meet to review past minutes, discuss 2025 cleanup projects and grant spending, and plan a presentation for the County Commission. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Vote on past meeting minutes (January 21, 2025)
• Discuss 2025 cleanup projects and grant money use
• Update on Keep Bernalillo County Beautiful website
• Review Breaking Butts (litter) update
• Plan presentation for March 11 Commission meeting

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board unanimously approved the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes. All other substantive items—2025 cleanup goals, grant spending ideas, and a District 3 composting proposal—were deferred to the next meeting. The board received updates on the website, Breaking Butts initiative, and a rescheduled commission presentation.

• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred 2025 cleanup project goals and ideas to next meeting
• Deferred grant money spending ideas to next meeting
• Deferred discussion of District 3 composting program to next meeting

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Addiction Treatment Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on legislative matters, the Opioid Use Strategic Plan, the Behavioral Health Strategic Plan, and Metropolitan Detention Center activities. They will also discuss a proposal regarding the composition of the board.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes from January 27, 2025
• Discussion of ATAB Composition Position Proposal
• Legislative updates from Dr. Wayne Lindstrom
• Update on Opioid Use Strategic Plan
• Update on Behavioral Health Strategic Plan

The Addiction Treatment Advisory Board approved a proposal to restructure its board positions, converting three existing positions to focus on pharmacology and medications for substance use disorders, and eliminating the hospital representative positions (UNM, Presbyterian, Lovelace) in favor of new positions including expertise in policy, Indigenous populations, and community-based providers. The motion passed unanimously. The board also approved the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes with an addition, and the agenda. No public comments were submitted.

• Approved restructuring of ATAB board positions (unanimous)
• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes with addition of Ashley Charzuk to Dual Diagnosis Workgroup (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority will consider several requests for final plats, sketch plats, and subdivisions. These proposals cover various residential and commercial land divisions across the North Valley, South Valley, Southwest, and East Mountains areas.

• 100-lot subdivision proposal at 3620 Grace Vigil Rd. SW (20.01 acres±)
• 4-lot subdivision proposal at 2200 Paseo Del Volcan NW (2731.53 acres±)
• 5-lot subdivision proposal at 1815 Atrisco Dr. SW (9.13 acres±)
• 5-lot subdivision proposal at 6090 Douglas Rd. SW (10.12 acres±)
• Replat of 0.58 acres± at 4311 Wallace St. SE

The County Development Review Authority reviewed eight plat applications (one final plat, one sketch/final plat, and six sketch plats) at its February 13, 2025 meeting. One item, SRP2025-0018, was denied. The minutes do not record votes or approvals for the other items, only that they were reviewed and that requirements for final plat completion are due February 27, 2025.

• Denied SRP2025-0018, 4-lot subdivision at 2200 Paseo Del Volcan NW (no vote tally recorded)
• Reviewed final plat SRP2024-0128, replat at 4311 Wallace St. SE (no outcome recorded)
• Reviewed sketch/final plat SRP2025-0017, replat at 5400 Edith Blvd. NE (no outcome recorded)
• Reviewed sketch plat SC2025-0002, 100-lot subdivision at 3620 Grace Vigil Rd. SW (no outcome recorded)
• Reviewed sketch plat SRP2025-0013, replat at 21 Juniper Hill Loop (no outcome recorded)
• Reviewed sketch plat SRP2025-0014, 5-lot subdivision at 1815 Atrisco Dr. SW (no outcome recorded)
• Reviewed sketch plat SRP2025-0015, replat at 201 Horton Lane NW (no outcome recorded)
• Reviewed sketch plat SRP2025-0016, 5-lot subdivision at 6090 Douglas Rd. SW (no outcome recorded)

Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will meet to address unfinished business regarding water planning and land development. The agenda includes discussions on a draft regional water planning rule and the Campbell Ranch subdivision.

• Draft regional water planning rule
• Campbell Ranch subdivision
• Open Meetings Act resolution
• Status of contributions from municipalities
• Senate Bill 183: Economic Development in the Lower Estancia Valley

DWI Planning Council - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County DWI Planning Council is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, discuss council vacancies and recruitment, subcommittee matters, and a grant application. They will also hear presentations from the Youth Services Center (AYUDA) and a new commercial entity. The meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2025, at the CARE Campus.

• Approval of February 13, 2025 agenda (action item)
• Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of council vacancies and recruitment
• Grant application discussion
• Presentation by Youth Services Center (AYUDA)

The Bernalillo County DWI Planning Council approved the January 24, 2025 agenda and December 12, 2024 meeting minutes. They discussed a reduction in grant funding from $5.2 million to just over $4.9 million for the next program year, with a possible additional 2% cut from a Senate bill. The council will apply for reversion/special grant money early to offset the shortage. The final grant application is due to DFA by February 27, 2025.

• Approved January 24, 2025 agenda (motion by Unthank, second by Baldwin)
• Approved December 12, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Unthank, second by Baldwin)
• Discussed council vacancies; Linda Stone nominated for Native American Community Representative
• Discussed subcommittees; proposed Enforcement Review Committee for future discussion
• Noted grant funding decrease from $5.2M to $4.9M; will apply for reversion funds early

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator will hold a hearing to consider 11 requests, including conditional use approvals for accessory structures over 600 sq. ft., variances to setback and separation distances, and administrative amendments to existing special use permits. Three items were deferred from the December 11, 2024 hearing.

• Conditional use approval for 780 sq. ft. garage at 1321 Aragon Rd. SW (ZA2024-0129)
• Variance requests for setback distances at 422 Camino Del Bosque NW (ZA2024-0145) and 10800 Pino Ave. NE (ZA2025-0003, ZA2025-0004)
• Conditional use approval for 1,500 sq. ft. garage at 5445 Winchester Rd. SW (ZA2025-0006)
• Administrative amendment to utility facility special use permit at 301 Via Sedillo Rd. (ZA2025-0009)
• Administrative amendment to planned development area special use permit for mini warehouses and townhouses (ZA2025-0010)

The Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on February 12, 2025, to consider 11 zoning requests, including conditional use approvals, variances, and administrative amendments. The minutes list the agenda items but do not record any decisions, approvals, or denials. The document is a notice of public hearing, not a record of outcomes.

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners is holding a closed meeting to discuss and update Article III—Division 4-Sec. 2-137 of the County Code, which concerns restrictions on employment and appointment after leaving office. The meeting is closed under the attorney-client privilege exception for threatened or pending litigation.

• Discussion and update of County Code Section 2-137 on post-employment restrictions
• Closed under NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1.H(7) for attorney-client privilege

Air Quality Control Board - Regular Meeting

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, including public comment, an update on Health Equity Environmental Impacts, and the nomination and election of a Vice Chair. The board will also consider whether to enter a closed session with the Board Attorney to discuss pending litigation involving NTESS, GCC, Mountain View, and the City of Albuquerque. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions listed.

• Nomination and election of Vice Chair
• Consideration of closed session to discuss pending litigation: NTESS v. Air Board (A-1-CA-41666), Air Board v. COA (D-202-CV-2023-09295), GCC v. Air Board (D-202-CV-2023-09435), Mountain View v. COA (D-202-CV-2023-09449)
• Update on Health Equity Environmental Impacts (HEEI)
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person

The Air Quality Control Board unanimously elected Kitty Richards as Vice Chair to fill a vacancy. The board also voted 4-2 to enter closed session to discuss pending litigation, with two members abstaining. No motions were made after the closed session.

• Elected Kitty Richards as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting agenda and January 8, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Voted to enter closed session to discuss pending litigation (4-0, 2 abstentions)

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Homeless Coordinating Council will receive updates on homelessness affecting veterans, Native Americans, and African Americans. The body will also discuss reentry, data sharing, and potential losses in federal funding.

• Veterans Homelessness Update
• Built for Zero Update
• Native American Homelessness Update
• African American Homelessness Update
• Discussion on potential federal funding losses

The Homeless Coordinating Council approved the agenda and January minutes unanimously. Updates were presented on veteran homelessness, Built for Zero, and subcommittees. The Built for Zero goal was adjusted from reaching functional zero to achieving 90% project participation in building the By Name List by August 2025. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy decisions.

• Approved February 11, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjusted Built for Zero 2025 goal to 90% By Name List participation by August 2025
• Deferred Homelessness Prevention subcommittee update to March meeting

Board of Registration - Regular Meeting

The Board of Registration is meeting to handle organizational tasks and administrative duties. The body will elect a chair and review the statutory obligations of board members.

• Election of Chair
• Approval of March 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Board Member Roles and Statutory Obligations
• Scheduling of future meeting for March 4, 2025

Board of County Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning meeting with one public hearing and action item: a proposed amendment to the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan. The board will vote on an administrative resolution to approve the amendment, requiring a simple majority. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of prior minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Public hearing and vote on SPR2024-0002: Amendment of the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan
• Motion to approve Administrative Resolution AR 2025- amending the plan
• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2024 Special Zoning Meeting
• Next zoning meeting scheduled for March 11, 2025

The Board of County Commissioners deferred a decision on the Valle del Sol Sector Development Plan amendment (SPR 2024-0002) to March 25, 2025, to allow the applicant more time to finalize a water service agreement with the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Authority. The amendment would allow a private water/wastewater system, update drainage plans, and clarify permitted uses. The board also approved the December 10, 2024, special zoning meeting minutes (3-0).

• Approved December 10, 2024 Special Zoning Meeting minutes (3-0)
• Deferred Valle del Sol Sector Plan amendment to March 25, 2025 (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a property tax rebate for low-income taxpayers. The body is also deciding on grant funding for the Sheriff's Office and DWI programs, as well as amendments to a project agreement with Top Golf Albuquerque USA, LLC.

• Ordinance 2025- to authorize a property tax rebate for low-income taxpayers starting in tax year 2025
• Acceptance of a $376,087.00 Connect & Protect grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Sheriff's Office
• Amendment to Top Golf Albuquerque USA, LLC LEDA Project terms regarding job commitments and County contributions
• Approval of 2026 NMDOT County Arterial, Cooperative, and School Bus Route Program agreements
• Resolutions of support for Senate Bill 16 (Unaffiliated Voters) and HB6 (IRB Project Minimum Wage)

The Board adopted a Low-Income Property Tax Rebate Ordinance for tax year 2025, passed a resolution supporting House Bill 6 (prevailing wage for IRB projects), and passed a resolution supporting Senate Bill 16 (open primaries). The Top Golf LEDA amendment was deferred to March 11 for more information. Several proclamations and appointments were also handled.

• Adopted Low-Income Property Tax Rebate Ordinance 2025-10 (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting House Bill 6 (prevailing wage for IRB projects) (3-1)
• Approved resolution supporting Senate Bill 16 (open primaries) (3-1)
• Deferred Top Golf LEDA amendment to March 11, 2025 (4-0)
• Appointed Josephine Lopez to Air Quality Board (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved closed meeting statements (4-0)
• Deferred Proclamation 4B to next meeting (4-0)

Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority - Special Meeting

The Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority is holding a special meeting to review a specific service agreement. The board will decide on an amendment regarding healthcare provider services.

• Approval of Provider Services Agreement Amendment #4 for Methadone Treatment Services

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority approved Amendment 4 to the Provider Services Agreement for methadone treatment services, updating the effective date due to DEA delays. The amendment shifts methadone services from Recovery Services of New Mexico to UNMH, with state reimbursement expected. The next regular meeting is set for April 16, 2025.

• Approved Amendment 4 to the Provider Services Agreement for methadone treatment services (unanimous)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for April 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (hybrid)

Code of Conduct Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Code of Conduct Review Board will meet to approve the agenda, minutes from December 2024, and the second-quarter FY25 report. Members will also discuss ethical artificial intelligence practices and policies presented by the IT Department.

• Approval of December 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of FY25 second-quarter report
• Discussion of Ethical Artificial Intelligence Practices and Policies (IT Department)

The Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Review Board approved its agenda, the December 5, 2024 minutes, and the FY25 Q1/Q2 report. The board discussed AI ethics and directed the board attorney to work with the Compliance Office and IT to draft language on responsible technology use for the Code of Conduct. The next meeting is scheduled for April 4, 2025.

• Approved agenda (3-0-1)
• Approved December 5, 2024 minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved FY25 Q1/Q2 report (3-0-1)
• Directed board attorney to draft AI responsible-use language with Compliance and IT

Youth Sports Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on strategic planning, official marketing, Mesa Del Sol progress, and a gross receipts tax for officials. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes on specific projects or contracts listed.

• Approval of December 5, 2024 minutes
• Strategic planning discussion
• Officials marketing update
• Mesa Del Sol progress and planning update
• Gross receipts tax for officials update

The Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission approved the December 5, 2024 minutes with a correction, and received updates on the Mesa Del Sol Regional Sports Complex, referee marketing, and a GRT tax for officials. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved December 5, 2024 minutes with correction (listing Adrienne Palacio as present)
• Noted resignation of Lindsay Smart and discussed recruitment of new members

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a closed meeting to discuss attorney-client privileged communication regarding pending or threatened litigation. The discussion focuses on County Code restrictions on employment and appointment after leaving office.

• Discussion of Article III—Division 4-Sec. 2-137 Restrictions on employment and appointment after leaving office

Arts Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Arts Board is meeting to discuss new public art projects, including the La Juventud de Albuquerque mural, a COVID Memorial budget and call for art, and unsolicited proposals for existing art. The agenda also includes recognizing outgoing board member B. Encinias, creating a YDI Murals Committee, and addressing metro youth stipends and purchases.

• Recognition of Outgoing Board Member B. Encinias
• Update on La Juventud de Albuquerque Mural and Proposal to Allocate Funding
• Creation of YDI Murals Committee
• Covid Memorial Budget and Call for Art
• Metro Youth Stipends/Youth Purchases

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Special/Closed Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative board is holding a special meeting to interview Serena Sierra-Fazio for the Executive Director position. The board will then enter a closed session to discuss the candidate, as permitted by state law for personnel matters, and may authorize the board chair to enter contract negotiations with her.

• Interview of Serena Sierra-Fazio for Executive Director position
• Closed session to discuss the candidate (personnel matter)
• Possible action to authorize Board Chair to enter contract negotiations

Bernalillo County Affordable Housing Nonprofit Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Affordable Housing Nonprofit Board will vote on appointing Amanda Colburn as Executive Director with signatory authority, and on accepting the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from April 23, 2024. Both votes require a simple majority (3/2).

• Appointment of Amanda Colburn as Executive Director with signatory authority
• Acceptance of Audited Financial Statements for FY ended June 30, 2024
• Approval of April 23, 2024 meeting minutes

The Bernalillo County Affordable Housing Nonprofit Board appointed Amanda Colburn as Executive Director with signatory authority, voting 5-0. The board also accepted the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, in a 5-0 vote. The meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved with votes of 4-0 and 3-1, respectively.

• Appointed Amanda Colburn as Executive Director with signatory authority (5-0)
• Accepted FY2024 audited financial statements (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 23, 2024 meeting minutes (3-1, 1 abstention)

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting in a closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged communications. The agenda focuses on pending litigation and updates to specific county code restrictions.

• Discussion of Article III—Division 4-Sec. 2-137 regarding employment and appointment restrictions after leaving office
• Update on County of Bernalillo v Centurion Detention Health Services and Columbia Casualty Company
• Discussion on New Mexico County Insurance Authority-Bernalillo County Coverage Arbitration

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to decide on several key items, including a resolution to add staff for affordable housing, a low-income property tax rebate ordinance, and the formation of a tax increment development district for the State Fair Grounds. The board will also discuss and vote on appointments, contracts, and policy updates.

• Motion to approve AR 2025- supporting additional staff for affordable housing (Sponsor: Commissioner Barbara Baca)
• Public hearing on low-income property tax rebate ordinance (Sponsor: Chair Olivas)
• Motion to form State Fair Grounds Tax Increment Development District (Sponsor: Economic Development)
• Motion to approve $186M Industrial Revenue Bonds for Mesa Film Studios (Sponsor: Economic Development)
• Motion to authorize $31.63M in General Obligation Bonds for county projects

The Board voted to move forward with a low-income property tax rebate ordinance for the 2025 tax year, directing staff to publish it for final action. The Board also adopted the Behavioral Health Authority strategic plan for 2025-2028, rescinding the prior administrative resolution, and approved an intent resolution to form a Tax Increment Development District at the State Fairgrounds.

• Advanced low-income property tax rebate ordinance for 2025 tax year (4-1)
• Struck tax increase and repeal sections from rebate ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted Behavioral Health Authority strategic plan 2025-2028 (5-0)
• Approved intent to form State Fairgrounds Tax Increment Development District (5-0)
• Approved $31.63M General Obligation Bond Series 2025 ordinance (5-0)
• Approved FY25 Q2 budget reconciliation including $2.12M for MDC healthcare (5-0)
• Approved $100K per commissioner ask for youth services coalition (discussion only)
• Approved letter supporting licensure reciprocity for military spouses (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Nuisance Abatement Appeal Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a property nuisance abatement appeal. The board will consider a request to reconsider Administrative Resolution AR 2024-132.

• Public hearing for property nuisance abatement appeal AR 2024-132 / ENAO2024-0001 at 9740 Pajarito Rd SW

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners denied a property owner's appeal of a nuisance abatement resolution for a property in Pajarito Mesa, upholding the county's authority to address remaining violations. The board also approved minutes from two prior meetings. The appeal was denied unanimously on a 5-0 vote.

• Approved April 23, 2024 Nuisance Abatement Appeal Meeting Minutes (4-1)
• Approved December 10, 2024 Nuisance Abatement Appeal Meeting Minutes (4-1)
• Denied appeal AR 2024-132, upholding nuisance abatement resolution (5-0)

Audit Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee meets to confirm a quorum, adopt the agenda, and approve the minutes from its November 4, 2024 meeting. Members will review and vote on four internal audit reports covering fleet operations, right-of-way use funds, the budget, and economic development. A status update and next meeting date will also be set.

• Approve minutes of November 4, 2024 meeting
• Review/approve Internal Audit Report - Fleet
• Review/approve Internal Audit Report - Right of Way (ROW) Use Funds
• Review/approve Internal Audit Report - Budget
• Review/approve Internal Audit Report - Economic Development

The Bernalillo County Audit Committee approved the minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting and approved status updates for internal audit observations across fleet, right-of-way, budget, and economic development areas. All motions carried 2-0. The next meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2025.

• Approved minutes from November 4, 2024 meeting (2-0)
• Approved fleet audit observation status updates (2-0)
• Approved right-of-way usage fee audit observation status updates (2-0)
• Approved budget audit observation status updates (2-0)
• Approved economic development audit observation status updates (2-0)

Addiction Treatment Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Addiction Treatment Advisory Board is scheduled to meet on January 27, 2025, via Microsoft Teams. The board will review past meeting minutes, hear public comment, and discuss updates on mobile units, legislative matters, and strategic plans.

• WEA Presentation on ATP & SBHC Mobile Units
• Legislative Updates from Dr. Wayne Lindstrom
• Metropolitan Detention Center Updates from Rodney McNease
• Department of Behavioral Health Services Updates
• Updates on Opioid Use and Behavioral Health Strategic Plans

County Development Review Authority - Regular Meeting

The County Development Review Authority is meeting to consider two requests for final plats. These proposals involve land subdivisions and replatting in the East Mountains and Rural Southwest areas.

• Request for a four-lot subdivision at 150 Oak Flat Rd (SRP2024-0127)
• Request for a replat of Tracts 6-B-2-A-2 and 6-A-1-C at 6225 Coors Blvd. SW (SRP2025-0005)

The County Development Review Authority approved two final plat requests. The first, SRP2024-0127, is a four-lot subdivision at 150 Oak Flat Rd in the East Mountains. The second, SRP2025-0005, is a replat at 6225 Coors Blvd. SW in the Southwest area. Both approvals are subject to completion requirements due February 13, 2025.

• Approved final plat SRP2024-0127 for 4-lot subdivision at 150 Oak Flat Rd (unanimous)
• Approved final plat SRP2025-0005 for replat at 6225 Coors Blvd. SW (unanimous)

Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative - Regular Meeting

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative will meet to approve an annual OMA resolution and discuss the status of its account setup. The body will also focus on hiring an Executive Director and a contract for legislative consultant services.

• Approval of Annual OMA Resolution
• Discussion of contract for Legislative Consultant Services with Kelly O’Donnell
• Updates on Executive Director position and candidate interviews
• Update on MRCOG account set up

The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative approved its annual Open Meetings Act resolution and the meeting agenda and prior minutes. Members discussed the status of setting up a fiscal account with MRCOG, expected by end of January, and scheduled a special meeting for February 3rd to interview a candidate for the Executive Director position. They also noted that a $35,000 contract with Kelly O'Donnell for legislative services was executed through Commissioner Baca's discretionary funds due to the collaborative's account not being ready.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved annual Open Meetings Act Resolution (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for Feb 3, 2025 at 11 a.m. to interview Executive Director candidate

Nuisance Abatement Hearings - Nuisance Abatement Hearing

The Bernalillo County Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing to consider two requests to enter, board, secure, and remove nuisances from dilapidated properties. The hearing is scheduled for January 22, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Ken Sanchez Chambers.

• ENAO2024-0032: 6 Sedillo Rd, 1.57 acres, zoned A-2
• ENAO2024-0034: 541 Sunset Rd SW, 0.24 acres, zoned R-1

The Nuisance Abatement Hearing Officer found two properties to be nuisances and recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners for entering, boarding, securing, and removing nuisances. The properties are at 6 Sedillo Rd and 541 Sunset Rd SW. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Declared 6 Sedillo Rd a nuisance, recommended to BOCC
• Declared 541 Sunset Rd SW a nuisance, recommended to BOCC

Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The advisory board will hold its regular January meeting to approve past minutes, discuss upcoming deliverables for the March 11 county commissioners meeting, and review 2025 cleanup projects, grant applications, and the Breaking Butts initiative. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Vote to approve December 17 meeting minutes
• Review 2025 cleanup projects and events plans
• Discuss grant application information
• Update on Breaking Butts initiative

The Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They discussed upcoming deliverables for the March 11 Bernalillo County Commission meeting, including a website, a Keep America Beautiful report, and cleanup photos. The board also reviewed a $200,000 grant and a $103,000 Waste Management grant that must be spent by June 30, 2025. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved January 21 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Planned March 11 presentation to County Commission (no vote)
• Discussed spending $103,000 Waste Management grant by June 30 (no vote)
• Discussed $200,000 grant for educational coordinator and signage (no vote)

Behavioral Health Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Advisory Board is meeting to review meeting minutes, take public comment, and discuss ongoing business. The agenda includes an update on the opioid settlement, a review of the strategic plan and FY2025 budget, and an overview of board roles and responsibilities.

• Opioid Settlement Update
• Review of Strategic Plan for Behavioral Health
• Overview of Roles and Responsibilities for Behavioral Health Programming
• Behavioral Health FY2025 Budget

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved the Behavioral Health Authority Strategic Plan, which outlines a new organizational structure with three departments. The plan will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners on January 28, 2025. The board also approved the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes and the agenda. No public comments were submitted.

• Approved Behavioral Health Authority Strategic Plan (motion by Andrew, second by Charlie)
• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Holly, second by Andrew)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Andrew, second by Holly)

Local Government Coordinating Commission - Sub-Committee Meeting

The Local Government Coordinating Commission Sub-Committee is meeting to review APS programs or activities related to substance abuse, consider a joint City-County proposal, discuss funding allocations, and finalize recommendations. Public comment will be taken via Zoom.

• Review APS substance abuse programs or activities
• Review joint City & County proposal (attached)
• Discuss funding allocations
• Finalize recommendations

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator is holding a public hearing to consider property variances, conditional use requests, and an administrative amendment. Items include setback variances, commercial stables, large accessory structures, a contractors yard layout change, and a mobile home permit for a medical hardship.

• ZA2024-0088: Variance of 4 ft. 2 in. to the required 6 ft. side yard setback at 1224 Mechenbier Ln. SW
• ZA2024-0127: Conditional use approval for commercial stables and riding academy at 6414 Lagunitas Rd. SW
• ZA2025-0001: Conditional use approval for a 2,107 sq. ft. shade structure at 515 Alameda Blvd. NW
• ZA2025-0002: Administrative amendment for an alternate site layout for a contractors yard at 7901, 7909, and 7914 Edith Blvd. NE
• ZA2024-0138: Conditional use approval for a mobile home for a 3-year period for a medical hardship at 5630 Winchester Rd. SW

The Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on January 15, 2025, to consider five zoning requests, but the minutes record no decisions or votes. The cases include a variance, three conditional use requests, and an administrative amendment, with some deferred from prior hearings.

• No decisions recorded; hearing held for five zoning cases
• Variance request (ZA2024-0088) remanded from Nov 6, 2024 Board of Adjustment hearing
• Conditional use for commercial stables (ZA2024-0127) deferred from Nov 13, 2024 hearing
• Conditional use for accessory structure (ZA2025-0001) considered
• Administrative amendment for contractors yard (ZA2025-0002) considered
• Conditional use for mobile home (ZA2024-0138) deferred from Dec 11, 2024 hearing

Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority - Regular Meeting

The Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority Board will hold its regular meeting with updates on addiction medicine, medical healthcare, and behavioral health at the jail. The board will also take public comment and set the next meeting date.

• Addiction Medicine Update by Caitlin Bonney, MD, Medical Director Addiction Medicine
• Medical Healthcare Update/Kumar Summary by Rebecca Fastle, MD, Associate CMO Correctional Healthcare
• Executive Director and Behavioral Health Update by Katrina Hotrum-Lopez, Executive Director, MDC
• Next regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

The Metropolitan Detention Center Healthcare Authority met on January 15, 2025, and received updates on addiction medicine, medical healthcare, and behavioral healthcare. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting consisted of presentations and discussion. The authority noted progress in reducing non-compliant items from 16 to 6 in the federal monitor's report, and discussed plans for methadone administration, staffing challenges, and behavioral health improvements.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• No other formal decisions or votes recorded

Detention Facility Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board will discuss updates on inmates released in error and the McClendon lawsuit. Members will also review monthly reports on staffing, grievances, and the MDC population.

• Discussion on inmates released in error
• Update on the McClendon lawsuit
• Review of monthly staffing, grievance, population, and PREA reports
• Update on legislative requests and priorities for the Sixty-day Session
• Status update on PREA policy change recommendations

The Bernalillo County Detention Facility Advisory Board met on January 15, 2025, and approved the agenda, the minutes from October and November 2024, and the monthly ordinance reports (grievance, staffing, population, PREA, and recruitment/retention). The board also voted to make recruitment and retention a standing agenda item, deferred two action items to the next meeting, and announced the resignation of member Bob Martinez. No public comments were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 16 and November 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved monthly ordinance reports (unanimous)
• Moved ordinance reports to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Deferred recruitment/retention action item to next meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred Margo Frazier attendance item to next meeting (unanimous)

Homeless Coordinating Council - Regular Meeting

The Homeless Coordinating Council (HCC) meets to discuss updates on homelessness subcommittees, a proposed Medicaid Supportive Housing Waiver Expansion, and volunteer recruitment for subcommittees. The meeting includes public comment and updates from subcommittees focused on veterans, Native American, African American, and reentry homelessness.

• Feasibility discussion of proposed Medicaid Supportive Housing Waiver Expansion legislation by Dr. Michael Richards
• Volunteer recruitment for HCC subcommittees via press release and KKOB 96.3 FM radio interview
• Updates on veterans homelessness, Built for Zero initiative, and subcommittees on Native American, African American, and reentry homelessness

Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will hold its January 14, 2025 administrative meeting to decide on multiple zoning amendments, approve housing-related resolutions, and authorize funding for a new fire station. The meeting will also include appointments to advisory boards and a public hearing on a low-income property tax rebate.

• Approve $10.9M for Fire Station #36 construction from General Fund – Fund Balance
• Vote on zoning changes including A-1 to R-1, M-H to R-1, and A-1 to SD-WC-CLI amendments
• Adopt Ordinance 2025- for $33.5M Project Revenue Bonds for St. Anthony's Plaza rehabilitation
• Consider low-income property tax rebate ordinance after public hearing
• Authorize $1.94M FY24 SMART Grant for I-40 TradePort Corridor Project

Board of County Commissioners - Closed Meeting

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners is holding a closed meeting to discuss Article III—Division 4-Sec. 2-137 of the County Code, which concerns restrictions on employment and appointment after leaving office. The meeting is closed to the public under the attorney-client privilege exception for threatened or pending litigation. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Article III—Division 4-Sec. 2-137 Restrictions on employment and appointment after leaving office