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Sandoval County Bernalillo

LAND AREA
Bernalillo encompasses an area of 4.78 square miles.
POPULATION

2015 estimate 8,843
EDUCATION
Bernalillo Public Schools
GOVERNMENT

Mayor and four publicly-elected Trustees, elected to
four-year staggered terms. The Mayor serves a The Town of Bernalillo lies at the northwest slope of the Sandia
four-year term. By majority vote, the Town Mountains and hugs the banks of the state's major river, the Rio
Council approves the Mayor's appointment Grande. This community is likely the historical center of the State of
of the Town Administrator, Town Treasurer,
Town Clerk, and Chief of Police. The Mayor New Mexico, with occupation reaching back almost 1,000 years.
officiates at all meetings of the Council and Bernalillo progressed from a string of haciendas along the river in
votes only for the purpose of breaking a tie the 1600s to a commercial center of trade among the pueblos and
vote. Meetings are regularly scheduled for the Mexican settlers in the 1800s. Founded by Don Diego de Vargas
the second and fourth Mondays of each in 1695, the Town of Bernalillo remains a retail trade and service
month.
center for this part of the Rio Grande basin.
Town Council Trustees This community has much to offer in recreation, commerce, and
Marian A. Jaramillo social amenities. It has the advantages of larger cities and access
Tina Dominguez
Ronnie A. Sisneros to large-city services without the strain of urban living.
Dale Prairie
Mayor
Jack Torres Who to Call

TOWN CLERK Building Inspector ........................................................................ (505) 771-5882
The Town Clerk is responsible for proper Fire and Rescue ............................................................................ (505) 891-7226
conduct of elections in accordance with New
Mexico election laws; insures procedures are Burn Line ......................................................................................... (505) 771-7104
followed for publications, recording and District Court ................................................................................. (505) 867-2376
transcription of Town Council meeting ordinanc- Landll.............................................................................................. (505) 867-0816
es and resolutions; manages records and
maintains compliance with the Open Meetings Library Services ............................................................................ (505) 867-1440
and Public Records Acts. Magistrate Court ......................................................................... (505) 867-5202
Motor Vehicle Division .............................................................. (505) 867-4131
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Municipal Court ........................................................................... (505) 771-7115
The Town Administrator is the chief of staff
appointed by the Mayor. He or she is responsi- Planning & Zoning ...................................................................... (505) 771-5896
ble for all daily management on behalf of the Police Department ...................................................................... (505) 891-7226
Town. The Town Administrator also oversees Recreation Center ........................................................................ (505) 771-2078
the planning, coordination and evaluation of
Town policies, procedures and activities related Senior Center ................................................................................. (505) 867-9448
to Town business. Town Clerk ...................................................................................... (505) 771-7128

The Town of Bernalillo
829 Camino del Pueblo Bernalillo, NM 87025
505.867.3311 www.townofbernalillo.org

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