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Botched euthanasia and animal fights lead to federal scrutiny for Lovelace Biomedical

City Desk ABQ by City Desk ABQ

The Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute in Albuquerque has received an official warning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture following two critical violations of animal welfare regulations that resulted in serious injuries to laboratory animals and a botched euthanasia procedure. The violations, documented in a USDA inspection report dated May 21, led to the federal agency […]

Posted inAlbuquerque

Scammers pose as jail employees to target inmates’ families in Albuquerque

City Desk ABQ by City Desk ABQ

Officials at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center are warning the public about scammers who are impersonating jail employees and demanding money from inmates’ families in exchange for their loved ones’ release. The scammers are obtaining personal information about current inmates and using it to pose as MDC employees when calling families, according to an […]

Posted inBernalillo County

Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office nominated for national drone award after disarming children

City Desk ABQ by City Desk ABQ

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office has been named a finalist for a national award recognizing how deputies used drone technology to safely disarm two young children who were armed with a loaded handgun. The sheriff’s office is competing for Skydio’s 2025 Lifesaving Achievement Award, with the winner to be determined by public voting at skydio.com/vote, […]

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Santa Fe County

Santa Fe court launches mental health diversion program for arrestees

Kevin Hendricks | citydesk.nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news

The First Judicial District Court has announced a new program designed to divert people with severe mental illness away from the criminal justice system and into treatment services. The competency diversion pilot program will serve individuals charged with misdemeanors, excluding DWI and nonviolent felony offenses. It marks the fourth such initiative established by New Mexico […]

Posted inBernalillo County

Bernalillo County commissioners name new fire chief, vote to advance affordable housing

City Desk ABQ by City Desk ABQ

By Lauren Lifke The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners named a new fire chief at its meeting on Tuesday and voted in favor of three ordinances that will move the county toward acquiring more transitional and affordable housing. Outgoing Bernalillo County Fire Rescue Chief Greg Perez welcomed Chief Zach Lardy to fill his shoes at […]

Posted inLocal Gov.

City council to vote on $800m+ spending, including fusion energy and homeless services

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The Albuquerque City Council could vote Monday on more than $800 million in spending, including historic industrial bonds for a fusion energy facility and millions for homelessness programs that have faced intense scrutiny. At the Sept. 15 meeting, councilors are set to consider $776.6 million in industrial revenue bonds for Pacific Fusion LLC’s Mesa del […]