Bernalillo County Email Format
Government AdministrationNew Mexico, United States1001-5000 Employees
Bernalillo County is a government administration entity in New Mexico that was established in 1852 and is the state's most populous county, home to more than 676,000 residents. The county spans 1,167 square miles and includes diverse landscapes such as the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley. Albuquerque serves as the county seat, and governance is conducted by a five-member Board of County Commissioners. As a major economic and cultural hub in New Mexico, Bernalillo County emphasizes economic growth, job creation, and community development, with industry strengths in space technology, directed energy, smart community technologies, and film and digital media. Its services are delivered to residents and local businesses, and in June 2026 the county announced the appointment of Geoffry Smith as Deputy County Manager of Public Safety.