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Bernalillo County, New Mexico

16 public bodies govern here, 26 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 6 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.

In four numbers

People
673,930
Median household income
$69,473
±1,449
Unemployed
5.3%
18,248 of 342,136 in the labour force
Homes with broadband
90.0%
256,834 of 285,495 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

County government 1

County government in Bernalillo County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
County of Bernalillo674,393 (2021)1 Civic Plz Nw, AlbuquerqueWebsite

Cities, towns and villages 3

Cities, towns and villages in Bernalillo County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
City of Albuquerque562,599 (2021)Po Box 1293, AlbuquerqueWebsite
Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque5,866 (2021)6718 Rio Grande Blvd Nw, Los RanchosWebsite
Village of Tijeras465 (2021)Po Box 9, TijerasWebsite

Special districts 12

Special districts in Bernalillo County
NameWhat it doesOfficeWebsite
Acequia Madre de Carnuel Ditch AssociationDrainagePo Box 565, Tijeras—
Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control AuthorityFlood control2600 Prospect Ave Ne, Albuquerque—
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy DistrictIrrigationPo Box 581, AlbuquerqueWebsite
Montecito Estates Public Improvement DistrictOther multi-function districts1 Civic Plz Nw, Albuquerque—
Saltillo Public Improvement DistrictOther multi-function districts501 Tijeras Ave Nw, Albuquerque—
Atrisco Land GrantOther single function districts2708 Rosendo Garcia Rd Sw, AlbuquerqueWebsite
Canon de Carnuel Land Grant AssociationOther single function districtsPo Box 83, TijerasWebsite
Chilili Land GrantOther single function districts114 Chilili Rd, Chilili—
Rio Metro Regional Transit DistrictPublic mass transit utility809 Copper Ave Nw, AlbuquerqueWebsite
Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation DistrictSoil and water conservation100 Sun Avenue Ne, AlbuquerqueWebsite
Carnuel Mutual Domestic Water and Wastewater AssociationWater supply utility3 Golondrina Rd Ne, Albuquerque—
Ranchos de Placitas Water and Sanitation DistrictWater supply utility20 Chaparral Rd, Placitas—

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

  • 21ST CENTURY PUBLIC ACADEMY

    Independent charter district1 schools

    4300 CUTLER AVE. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

    Independent charter district1 schools

    13201 LOMAS BLVD NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87112

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • ABQ SIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY

    Independent charter district1 schools

    620 LOMAS BLVD NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • ACES TECHNICAL CHARTER SCHOOL

    Independent charter district1 schools

    4501 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • ALBUQUERQUE

    School district174 schools

    6400 UPTOWN BLVD NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION ACADEMY

    Independent charter district1 schools

    4100 AEROSPACE PKWY BW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • ALBUQUERQUE BILINGUAL ACADEMY

    Independent charter district1 schools

    7500 LA MORADA NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • ALBUQUERQUE COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1720 BRIDGE BLVD SW SUITE #101, Albuquerque, NM, 87105

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • ALBUQUERQUE INSTITUTE OF MATH & SCIENCE

    Independent charter district1 schools

    933 BRADBURY SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • ALTURA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

    Independent charter district1 schools

    8650 ALAMEDA BLVD BLDG 2B, Albuquerque, NM, 87122

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • AMY BIEHL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

    Independent charter district1 schools

    123 4TH STREET SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • CESAR CHAVEZ COMMUNITY SCHOOL

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1325 PALOMAS DR SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • COTTONWOOD CLASSICAL PREP

    Independent charter district1 schools

    7801 JEFFERSON ST NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109

    Federal record.

  • EXPLORE ACADEMY

    Independent charter district1 schools

    5100 MASTHEAD ST NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • HORIZON ACADEMY WEST

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1900 ATRISCO AVE NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • MISSION ACHIEVEMENT AND SUCCESS

    Independent charter district2 schools

    1718 YALE BLVD SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1730 MONTANO RD NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • NEW MEXICO ACADEMY FOR THE MEDIA ARTS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    4401 CENTRAL AVE NE BLDG 2, Albuquerque, NM, 87108

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • NORTH VALLEY ACADEMY

    Independent charter district1 schools

    7939 4TH STREET NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • NORTHPOINT CHARTER SCHOOL

    Independent charter district1 schools

    10301 CANDELARIA RD NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87112

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • RENAISSANCE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

    Independent charter district1 schools

    10301 CANDELARIA RD NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87112

    Federal record.

  • RIO GRANDE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1401 OLD COORS RD SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • SOLARE COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1623 LA VEGA DR SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • SOUTH VALLEY PREP

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2551 KARSTEN CT SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • THE GREAT ACADEMY

    Independent charter district1 schools

    6001-A SAN MATEO BLVD NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • TIERRA ADENTRO

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1781 BELLEMAH AVE, Albuquerque, NM, 87104

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

  • Cedar Crest Farmers' Market

    NM, 12224

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Mile-Hi Farmers' Market

    2000 Alvarado Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Rail Yards Market

    777 1st street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2025-05-08. USDA listing

  • South Valley Growers' Market

    3907 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Los Ranchos Growers' Market

    City Hall, 6718 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Los Ranchos, NM, 87107

    WICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-01-26. USDA listing

  • Village of Los Ranchos Growers Market

    6718 Rio Grande Boulevard, Northwest Albuquerque, NM, 87114

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.