Bernalillo County Sheriff announces new ‘Metro Unit’ to fight crime in Albuquerque

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – To fight crime in Albuquerque, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is putting more eyes on the streets. The new BCSO Metro Unit will be focused on high-crime areas like downtown. More deputies will patrol the area as it has already shown signs of success during its first operation last week. Bernalillo … Read more

Bernalillo County DA calls for youth crime crackdown | Legislature | New Mexico Legislative Session

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Families of fallen first responders from Metro 2 crash sue Bernalillo County

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday marks two years since the Bernalillo County Sheriff Office’s Metro two helicopter crash that killed all four first responders on board. But the anniversary comes with conflict: as BCSO holds a memorial for the fallen, the victims’ families are suing the county for wrongful death. Tuesday evening, BCSO held a memorial … Read more

Bernalillo County wants input on infrastructure, planning, and safety plans

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Bernalillo County officials are seeking feedback from the public about their 5-Year Strategic Plan. Interviews and surveys were utilized in the creation of the plan, which focuses on infrastructure, public safety, quality of life, and community well-being. “This strategic plan is a collaborative effort incorporating insights from all 26 county departments, … Read more

Albuquerque, Bernalillo County look to improve public access to social services

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – OCTOBER 12: Albuquerque, New Mexico Skyline at sunset on October 12, 2017 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County have collaborated on a new initiative to better connect residents with social services. The city and county partnered with Unite Us to “streamline the referral process for resources such as food, … Read more