Apr. 19—The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is warning residents about scams that demand cash to clear fictional bench warrants. Court officials shared a reminder that courts will never demand cash in exchange for clearing court matters in a news release. “Callers are reporting that they’ve received a call from a local sheriff’s deputy asking the […]
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court says scammers are calling people demanding cash to clear court issues. They say a number of people have reported receiving such calls. $4M from feds jumpstarting long-awaited westside Atrisco Vista project “Callers are reporting that they’ve received a call from a local sheriff’s deputy asking the person […]
Apr. 12—A government watchdog group is asking the New Mexico Department of Justice to investigate claims that the Bernalillo County Commission violated the Open Meetings Act. The nonprofit Foundation for Open Government has received several calls on its public hotline about a possible violation, according to a news release issued Thursday. The alleged violation was […]
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Wednesday night was the final meeting for Bernalillo County’s open space master plan with city officials moving on with an updated plan that will last until the year 2030. The previous master plan was finalized in 2015 but this new plan provides a 15-year roadmap for the development of future parks and open […]
Mar. 24—Bad cops are as much a part of Albuquerque as the Isotopes and Old Town. A history of officers using unnecessary force, including deadly force, has necessitated federal oversight of the Albuquerque Police Department for the last decade. The idea was to reform a police force populated with renegades and abusers. Nineteen federally mandated […]
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A significant law enforcement operation earlier this week resulted in the apprehension of numerous wanted suspects, many of whom are repeat offenders. Operation Spring Break, conducted jointly by the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office, Albuquerque Police Department (APD), Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO and the New Mexico State Police (NMSP), resulted in the […]