Bernalillo County, New Mexico was established in 1852 and named for the children of landowners, Juan Griego and Pascuala Bernal! Its county seat is Albuquerque, and its fair is also held in Albuquerque! You might recognize the Albuquerque Balloon Festival, Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow, Petroglyph National Monument, and De Anza Motor Lodge, which are located in this county!