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Santa Fe man arrested in shooting of Sonic employee
Bernalillo County deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting a fast-food restaurant employee in the head last month in Santa Fe. Mariano Romero, 31, of Santa Fe, was booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center on Sunday after being arrested near Zuni and San Mateo in Albuquerque.
Tickets On Sale Now for the 10th Annual Bosque Chile Fest
Bernalillo County – Tickets are on sale now for BernCo’s 10th Annual Bosque Chile Fest. The two-day festival will take place on Aug. 23 and 24 at Villa Hispana at Expo New Mexico and will include food, art, music and culture. Local artisans will also be on hand to sell chile-scented candles, jams, and more.
Man arrested after drag racing inside Isleta Amphitheater parking lot
A man was arrested after trying to flee from a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputy after a drag race inside the Isleta Amphitheater parking lot. Percy Dabney, Jr., 19, of Albuquerque is charged with racing on highways, reckless driving and aggravated fleeing an officer. He is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center. It is unclear if he has an attorney.
BCSO warns of scam that appears like an official call from the department
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people of an ongoing phone scam where people pretend to be deputies to get money. They say scammers are now using technology to make it look like someone is getting calls directly from BCSO and even use the names of actual deputies in the department. […]
Watching drivers
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be out on the roads every day this month through August 31st. They’ll be looking for people driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, to reduce the number of impaired driving-related crashes and fatalities on our roadways. The Sheriff’s Office strongly believes in the importance of saving lives through proactive strategies, and encourages citizens to take an active role in their community and report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911. BCSO advises the public to utilize rideshare services and avoid drinking and driving at all costs.
BernCo Pools Reopened
Bernalillo County, N.M. – All BernCo pools reopened today after being closed to the public yesterday out of an abundance of precaution for super chlorination to prevent the potential spread of cryptosporidium. The decision to close the pools was made after two cases of the diarrhea-causing bacteria were discovered...
Albuquerque and Bernalillo County pools reopened after super chlorination
Albuquerque and Bernalillo County pools and splash pads reopened Friday. The pools were all closed Thursday for super chlorination, a process where the chlorine level is kept higher for 18 hours. The measure was a precautionary one after two people who swam in an Albuquerque pool had confirmed cases of cryptosporidiosis, a disease that causes diarrhea.
Reporting crime in Bernalillo County regardless of immigration status
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Leaders in Bernalillo County sat alongside members of the Mexican Consulate Thursday to share a message about crime with the Hispanic community. Officials want to remind residents to report crime regardless of a language barrier or their immigration status. "We are seeing far too many vulnerable...
Upcoming deadline to register for property tax monthly payment plan in Bernalillo County
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce is reminding property owners that August 26, 2024 is the last day to sign up for monthly payment plan for 2024 property taxes. The monthly plan allows participants to pay property taxes in 10 monthly installments instead of two semi-annual payments. The monthly tax payments started June […]
Health officials address pool closures across Bernalillo County
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A strand of bacteria has made it difficult for anyone to enjoy the pool inBernalillo County. "It's not just the water so if someone has it on their hands it can, they can spread it around," Kent Vigil said. Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action...
BernCo Closes Pools for Public Health Precaution
Bernalillo County – BernCo is announcing that it has proactively closed all its pools to prevent a potential spread of cryptosporidium. This decision follows recommendations from health officials and aligns with similar actions taken by the City of Albuquerque after two cases were discovered by swimmers at a city pool.
ABC Community School Partnership to Showcase Community School Transformational Stories
Bernalillo County – The ABC Community School Partnership is thrilled to announce a showcase event highlighting the remarkable transformations achieved by our community schools during the 2023-2024 school year. The showcase, which will take place at the APS Berna Facio Professional Development Center from Aug. 8-16, 2024, will feature a series of posters demonstrating the unique and inspiring stories from each school within the network.
Bernalillo County, City of Albuquerque Soliciting Input, Ideas and Opinions on How Opioid Settlement Funds Should be Spent
Bernalillo County – Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque, working with the public health organization Vital Strategies and locally-based SBS Evaluation & Program Development Specialists will gather public input for a strategic plan to use funds from opioid-related litigation settlements at a town hall meeting this week. This is the final town hall in a series of five.
All County Properties Certified to the State
Bernalillo County – The Assessor’s Office has certified the 2024 net taxable vales for properties in Bernalillo County and the certification has been sent to the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department. Assessor Damian Lara says while this is a procedural filing, it’s important for property tax calculations....
Family of murdered teens file lawsuit against Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A shopping trip for Mother’s Day turned into tragedy for an Albuquerque family, when a man gunned down two teens, then turned the gun on himself. Now, the family is suing the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, saying there’s something they could have done. “Your life will never be the same after a kid […]
Clerk’s Office Celebrates National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
Bernalillo County – As the 2024 General Election approaches, the Clerk’s Office with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) have partnered to recognize National Poll Worker Recruitment Day on Aug. 1, 2024. Launched in 2020, this initiative seeks to address the ongoing poll worker shortage, promote civic participation and volunteerism, and ensure the integrity and security of the elections in 2024 and beyond.
Bernalillo County follows city lead and closes pools
Bernalillo County is following the city of Albuquerque’s lead, closing its pools to prevent the spread of a disease that causes diarrhea. The city of Albuquerque announced Wednesday that all city pools and splash pads would be closed Thursday for more intensive chlorination — super chlorination — after two cases of cryptosporidiosis were confirmed by the Environmental Health Department in people who swam at a city pool. Officials did not specify which pool, and city pools are expected to reopen Friday.
OPINION: Communities of color have borne brunt of environmental injustice
The last several days of smoke and haze have given way to dangerous levels of ozone in our city. We have seen the consequences of ignoring the cumulative impacts of air pollution on community health for too long. Within Bernalillo County, communities of color suffer disproportionate air pollution and adverse...
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