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Arizona interstate project gets $15 million in federal funds
A recent $15 million federal grant could drive more private, transportation-related investment throughout New Mexico and Arizona. The grant was awarded to Bernalillo County, which encompasses Albuquerque, along with other partners to complete infrastructure improvements along I-40. The interstate cuts through Flagstaff and Kingman in Arizona, while also continuing west into California.
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County look to improve public access to social services
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, housing, and behavioral health services. The...
Memorial planned to remember lives lost in Metro 2 helicopter crash
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is remembering the four lives lost in the deadly Metro 2 helicopter crash two years ago. In July 2022, the helicopter was returning from helping fight wildfires in Las Vegas when it crashed and killed Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff Larry Koren, Lt. Fred Beers, Deputy Michael Levison, and Bernalillo County […]
City, County Partner with Unite Us to Connect Residents to Social Services
Bernalillo County, N.M. – In an effort to improve access to essential services, the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are collaborating on a new initiative to better connect residents with social services. The partnership with Unite Us, a trusted technology partner for social care transformation, will streamline the referral process for resources such as food, housing, and behavioral health services with less paperwork and fewer people falling through the cracks.
BCSO hiring workshop being held Tuesday
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is holding another hiring workshop Tuesday evening. The workshop will include information about the hiring process for those interested in joining study materials for a written exam will be provided. Test dates will also be provided to potential cadets and court security specialist candidates. The workshop […]
Corrections officer hurt after shooting himself in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A corrections officer in Bernalillo County was taken to a hospital after a shooting at the Metropolitan Detention Center. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines from KOAT Action 7 News. It happened at a security checkpoint just before 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 5. The condition of the...
Updated BernCo Website to Provide Easier Access to File and Search Permits and Complaints
Bernalillo County – BernCo’s Planning & Development Services is making it easier for citizens and businesses to access county land, permit, inspection, code enforcement, and business registration information for the unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County, outside the city limits, with a new and improved website. Bernalillo County’s...
Gunshot Fired Outside Metropolitan Detention Center
Bernalillo County – Just before 12:30 p.m. Friday a Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center corrections officer was injured, after suffering a gunshot wound to his foot. The incident occurred at the facility’s exterior security checkpoint, which is manned by armed MDC corrections officers. The injured officer was transported to...
N.M. corrections officer shoots self in foot at jail
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A corrections officer shot himself in the foot with his duty weapon at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center on Friday afternoon. MDC spokeswoman Candace Hopkins said the shooting was accidental, and the officer was taken to the hospital to be treated. “His condition is unknown...
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