Bernalillo County Public Art Project in District 5
Bernalillo County Public Art Project in District 5
Dear Bernalillo County District 5 Neighbors,
Bernalillo County is committed to enhancing public spaces with meaningful, community-based art. We are excited to announce that five new medium-scale sculptures are planned for installation in 2026 as part of Phase III of the Outposts Public Art Project, with two locations along the Tramway Blvd multi-use trail near Manitoba and three along N14 in Cedar Crest.
In 2024, the County gathered community feedback on Phase III of the project, receiving more than 150 survey responses. This input helped guide the Bernalillo County Arts Board in finalizing the project scope and in selecting the final artworks, which are currently in fabrication by the five selected artists.
The overall goal of the Outposts Project is to install five outdoor sculptures in each district of the county, for a total of twenty-five sculptures. The sculptures will create a “public art trail” that celebrates the diversity of cultures and landscapes found in Bernalillo County. Phases I and II were installed on 2nd Street along the Alameda Drain Trail.
These new sculptures will help fulfill our mission to bring added vibrancy, creativity, and increased accessibility to the visual arts to all districts of the county. We look forward to celebrating these installations with you in 2026 and will share updates as the project progresses.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Kind regards,
Kent Swanson (he/him)
Public Art Project Coordinator
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BernCo Cultural Affairs & Marketing
415 Silver SW 5th Floor Albuquerque, NM 87102
CELL: 505.350.0144
EMAIL: kswanson@bernco.gov
January GRIT 2026 Ready for Viewing
January GRIT 2026 Ready for Viewing
Inside This Issue of The GRIT
Updates on SHHA’s efforts related to PNM’s proposed transmission lines, including next steps and upcoming hearings
Highlights from recent Board activity, including bylaws review, committee appointments, and financial updates
A look ahead to the upcoming February Annual Meeting
Submitting content to The GRIT is now easier than ever! We’ve launched a new online submission site where residents and volunteers can share events, announcements, short updates, stories, photos, and other neighborhood news — all in one place. The GRIT is now accepting submissions online at https://sandiaheightsgrit.app
PNM - Urgent Action Needed
Urgent Action Needed: Stop the PNM Project
The fight to protect our community continues. We need a massive surge of emails and a strong presence at the upcoming hearing to show our opposition.
1. Send an Email by Thursday, January 8, 2026 (3:00 PM)
- Email Karen Iverson at kiverson@bernco.gov and include these key points:
- State your clear opposition to the PNM applications for the electric substation on Paseo and transmission lines down Tramway.
- State your support for the SHHA appeal regarding the Bernalillo County Planning Commission’s recommendation.
2. Spread the Word
- "Bombard" the inbox: We need volume to make our voices heard.
3. Attend the County Commission Hearing
- When: Tuesday, January 27, 2025 @ 1:00 PM
- Where: 415 Silver Ave SW
- Why? A large turnout is the most effective way to demonstrate the strength of our community's opposition directly to the Commissioners.