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Bernalillo County celebrates expanded skate park at community center
Summary
Residents and county staff marked the ribbon-cutting of an expanded skate park and community center feature, with speakers thanking county staff and the state legislature and noting doubled park size and features.
At a recent ribbon-cutting, residents and Bernalillo County staff celebrated the expanded skate park at a county community center, calling the project a success for local youth.
Resident, a community member, said the turnout made the event one of the "best ribbon cuttings" and praised the facility: "Love, love, love this community center, and this skate park is heavily used in the community." The speaker thanked "our amazing staff at Bernalillo County," saying staff work enabled the county to "double the size of this park and double the number of features that young people get to use, play, and enjoy."
Community member, a community member, also thanked the county and urged recognition of outside funders: "I'm super proud of this project. I just wanna say thank you to the county. You guys are awesome. Why don't they say thank you to the state legislature for helping us, fund this project." Another resident noted the project showed respect for children and the importance of investing in youth opportunities.
Speakers repeatedly emphasized heavy usage by young people. One speaker referenced having "4 kids of my own," saying that keeping kids occupied was positive and praising public works and county leadership for the project. Attendees thanked neighbors, community volunteers, and county staff for making the expansion possible.
The remarks conveyed community approval of the skate park expansion and credited Bernalillo County staff and the state legislature for support; no formal actions or votes were recorded in the transcript excerpts.
