Bernalillo council approves $2.11 million accounts payable, schedules budget workshop

The Town of Bernalillo Governing Body approved the accounts payable voucher list totaling $2,112,761.66 at its March 24, 2025 meeting and received an update from Finance Director Terri Gray on the town's fiscal status.

Mayor Torres asked the council to approve the accounts payable list for the meeting date; Councilor Torres‑Quintana moved, Councilor Montoya seconded, and the council approved the payment list by roll‑call vote.

Terri Gray presented the most recent financial report (attachment). The town's general fund showed year‑to‑date actuals and budget figures through February; for example, general fund YTD revenue through February was $8,280,541 against a FY2025 budget of $12,464,534, and gross receipts tax (GRT) budget for FY2025 is listed as $10,832,489. The enterprise funds report included wastewater and water revenue YTD figures and an enterprise net income snapshot in the attachment.

Council members agreed to schedule a Budget Workshop for April 8, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers to continue budget work and review. The finance director noted the town is preparing materials and staff will finalize workshop details.

Mayor Torres also briefed the council on the recently concluded legislative session, saying the town was tentatively in line for about $5.6 million in state capital outlay for a new fire station and a smaller $50,000 allocation for parks pending the governor's signature; he urged caution until allocations are finalized. Town Administrator Ida Fierro said the town receives roughly 31 to 50 public‑record requests per month, depending on workload.