It was a rough week for CYFD. Already in the hot seat before exasperated legislators, the Children, Youth and Families Department was in the public eye again.
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Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Advocates: Child welfare crisis is not a priority
It was a rough week for CYFD. Already in the hot seat before exasperated legislators, the Children, Youth and Families Department was in the public eye again.
Posted inBernalillo County, Courts, Justice & Safety, Local Gov.
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputy arrested after allegedly pointing gun at two people
Two Albuquerque residents were startled as they waited for a friend at a Circle K on Wednesday when—over the loud-speaker of a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office truck—they were ordered to leave. “Get the fuck outta here,” they reported hearing. “Get the fuck outta here, or I’m going to take your fucking soul.” That’s what police […]
Posted inSandoval County
Community Briefs
Rattlesnake Season Rattlesnake season is right around the corner and time to take precautions to protect your furry friend. The rattlesnake vaccine is specifically designed to produce antibodies against the venom of the western diamondback rattlesnake. The vaccine may also be effective against other snakes with similar venom, such as the sidewinder, timber rattlesnake, and […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
How many homeless people are in Albuquerque?
Teams of volunteers are set to fan out across the city on Tuesday in an attempt to count Albuquerque’s homeless population. Armed with surveys, volunteers will canvass neighborhoods, alleys, parks, encampments and meal service sites. They’ll count those who are unsheltered and in emergency shelters, transitional housing projects or other facilities. The “point-in-time,” or PIT […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
The Independent News: Jan. 26, 2024
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Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
The Independent News: Jan. 26, 2024
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Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Police want town reverse 911 system
After the recent attempted carjacking and shooting at the Walmart Supercenter in Edgwood on Jan. 3, the Edgewood Police Department wants to implement a reverse 911 alert system that would alert neighborhoods if a similar incident occurs. While the suspect of the shooting, John Fulford, was arrested and put into custody on Jan. 9, residents […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Police want town reverse 911 system
After the recent attempted carjacking and shooting at the Walmart Supercenter in Edgwood on Jan. 3, the Edgewood Police Department wants to implement a reverse 911 alert system that would alert neighborhoods if a similar incident occurs. While the suspect of the shooting, John Fulford, was arrested and put into custody on Jan. 9, residents […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico Statewide News
More EV stations, energy efficient building codes on horizon
More places to zap up are in the works. The state’s Construction Industries Commission, part of the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department (NMRLD), voted last week to require all new homes and businesses to be able to charge electric vehicles. In a news release, the commission said the updated codes align with Gov. Michelle […]