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

New paramedic unit coming to Northeast Heights

Scott Brown and Jessica Barron 9 hours ago ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With a rise in emergency calls and resources stretched thin, Albuquerque Fire Rescue is bringing in reinforcements. The department is trying out a new paramedic unit that will respond to lower-risk emergency calls.  Lieutenant Fejer says Medic 9 will cover calls related to substance … Read more