A change in the trash pickup schedule has left some Bernalillo residents confused and annoyed, and town councilors Monday evening passed that displeasure along to the contractor. Adam Meyer, district manager at Road Runner Waste Services, told councilors that a route change caused about 140 customers to not get their trash collected on time. He […]
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Bernalillo meeting likely to be brief
Town councilors in Bernalillo could have a very brief meeting Monday. The list of agenda items includes nothing likely to be subject to protracted debate. Town treasurer Terri Gray will seek approval from the council for a budget adjustment in the special revenue fund accounts, give a financial update and present accounts payable vouchers. The […]
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Bernalillo road project on Camino Don Tomas nears completion after delays
A preventative maintenance project on Camino Don Tomas has taken longer than expected due to contractor issues, however, Town of Bernalillo officials expect the work to be completed by the end of November. The Town of Bernalillo contracted with Sunland Asphalt to seal coat the roadway and walking path, and to install new bollards along […]
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Bernalillo shelter moving forward, broadband expansion paused
In a brief meeting Monday evening, Bernalillo town councilors cleared a zoning path for the creation of a new Sandoval County animal shelter. County animal services officials told councilors the project will help fill a desperate need for space and create more opportunities for medical care, adoptions and other services. The zoning change, from rural […]
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Bernalillo council to review shelter plan
Town councilors in Bernalillo are set to again review possible zoning changes that would lead to the development of a new animal shelter. Councilors are expected to conduct a public hearing on the request by Sandoval County, which wants to build the shelter at 400 S. Hill Road. The county is requesting that the land […]
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Bernalillo Public Schools to host family literacy events starting this week
Bernalillo Public Schools will launch a series of family engagement nights focused on early literacy, with the first event scheduled for Tuesday at Placitas Elementary School, according to Just Right Reader, the education organization coordinating the initiative. The events, designed for families of kindergarten through third-grade students, will teach parents research-based strategies to support their […]
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Bernalillo Public Schools partner with Just Right Reader to boost early literacy
The District of Bernalillo Public Schools is partnering with Just Right Reader to provide personalized literacy materials to students in kindergarten through third grade, the district announced. Students will receive three rounds of Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs throughout the year, featuring decodable books in both English and Spanish tailored to individual reading levels, according to the […]
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Free composting workshop set for Saturday in Bernalillo
A free workshop on desert composting for beginners will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at El Zocalo Plaza in Bernalillo. Master Composter John Zarola will lead the workshop, which is hosted by the Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District. The event will take place at 282 S. Camino del Pueblo, Salazar […]
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Bernalillo schools celebrate major academic leap
Bernalillo Public Schools has achieved substantial academic improvements over the past three years, with literacy proficiency jumping 14 percentage points and steady gains in math and science, according to a district news release issued Friday. The district’s growth outpaces state averages in literacy and exceeds state proficiency levels in math, Superintendent Matt Montaño said in […]
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Bernalillo to host free music and cultural festival saturday
The Town of Bernalillo will host its annual Fiesta de Música y Cultura on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Recreation Center. The free community event will feature live performances by Guillermo Calderon and Baila! Baila!, along with food and entertainment for attendees of all ages, organizers said. “Join us […]