What’s happening this weekend in the metro? July 19-21

Route 66 Summerfest, Lavender in the Village, a New Mexico United game, blood drive for cannabis… there is a lot going on this weekend. Here’s a preview. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Albuquerque metro, there’s plenty going on. Here’s a preview. Route 66 Summerfest Saturday, 5-10 … Read more

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

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