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Bernalillo County jail confiscated books, stopped mail to curb contraband \u2014 is it working?

Albuquerque Journal 30 Aug 2025
A month in, jail officials said it was too early to comment on the policy’s effectiveness, while attorneys who represent inmates have called its implementation harmful and dehumanizing. × This page requires Javascript ... kAmq68.??.?8 yF=J `gk^Am.
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Bernalillo County sheriff bemoans crime among unhoused, advocates say comments do damage

Albuquerque Journal 28 Aug 2025
A homeless man who allegedly threatened hotel staff with a knife and watched pornography on full volume in the lobby is behind bars — a case that prompted the Bernalillo County sheriff to issue a ...
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Albuquerque, Bernalillo County to receive more than $80 million to expand housing and homelessness projects

Albuquerque Journal 27 Aug 2025
At least one thousand people ... They hope to do so with a more than $80 million investment from the state, aimed at supporting housing projects and homelessness initiatives across Bernalillo County. × This page requires Javascript ... kAmw@H6G6Ck^Am.
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'Diligent and dedicated': Former Bernalillo County judge and prosecutor dies

Albuquerque Journal 26 Aug 2025
Former Bernalillo County judge and deputy district attorney Julie Altwies was known for being tough on criminals and an advocate for victims' rights ... × This page requires Javascript ... Please enable it in your browser settings ... kAm$96 H2D ef]k^Am.
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Inmate died hours after being booked into Bernalillo County jail

Albuquerque Journal 20 Aug 2025
“Despite rigorous life-saving efforts, an inmate died Sunday at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center,” MDC spokeswoman Candace Hopkins said in a news release. × This page requires Javascript ... We want to hear from you ... ....
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This Week in Albuquerque: Luján Visits Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, Meets with Local Business Leaders Amid Tariff Chaos and Confusion (Ben Ray Luján)

Public Technologies 13 Aug 2025
"From visiting the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office to stopping by Red Rock Coffee Roasters to hosting a roundtable with local business leaders, I spoke directly with New Mexicans who are the backbone of our state.
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Lawmakers asked to resolve dispute over security in Bernalillo County courts

Sierra County Sentinel 01 Aug 2025
The dispute over security staffing at the Bernalillo County Courthouse comes as judges and court administrators are telling lawmakers they feel unsafe doing their jobs across the state ... .
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Judge sides with Bernalillo County Commission in hiring dispute

Albuquerque Journal 23 Jul 2025
A state district judge ruled that Bernalillo County Treasurer Tim Eichenberg violated an in-house rule when he hired former County Clerk Linda Stover one day after she left office ... Bernalillo County ...
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'It's game time': South Valley honor student prepares for Bernalillo County Fair

Albuquerque Journal 22 Jul 2025
As they eat, she said she wonders about "how big they're going to get" and how they will do at the upcoming Bernalillo County Fair ... 1. × This page requires Javascript ... kAmx? E96 A2DEk^Am ... The Bernalillo County Fair will take place July 25-Aug ... ....
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In Bernalillo County, sharp property tax hikes jolt commercial owners

Albuquerque Journal 07 Jul 2025
Brad Day was astonished when he received a notice in April and saw that the Bernalillo County Assessor’s Office had raised the value of one of his commercial properties by 108%. The new valuation resulted in his property tax increasing by $8,127 ... ....
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Bernalillo County jail will no longer allow physical mail and is taking some items from cells

Albuquerque Journal 04 Jul 2025
The Bernalillo County jail will no longer allow inmates to keep personal items like photos and books — outside of religious texts and legal material — in their cells or receive physical mail from family and friends ... kAmz2E6 {@6H6k^Am ... ....
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Former Bernalillo County firefighter convicted in 2022 rape case

Albuquerque Journal 22 Jun 2025
A jury on Tuesday found a former Bernalillo County firefighter accused in multiple rape cases spanning three decades guilty of kidnapping and sexual assault in a 2022 case ... Montano faces up to 52 years in the New Mexico Corrections Department ... Source.
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Can\u2019t call Saul? Bernalillo County looks to boost legal services for underserved

Albuquerque Journal 16 Jun 2025
Bernalillo County is working to establish a fund to support indigent residents in noncriminal cases amid concerns about access to legal services. On Tuesday, the Bernalillo County Commission directed ...
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Officials ID woman who died 48 hours after being booked into Bernalillo County jail

Albuquerque Journal 01 Jun 2025
In November 2020, Estelle Quintero was cited for trying to steal $27 worth of shampoo from an Albertsons grocery store. When she missed a scheduled court appearance days later, a warrant was issued for her arrest ... × This page requires Javascript.
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Woman dies while behind bars at Bernalillo County jail

Albuquerque Journal 30 May 2025
A Metropolitan Detention Center inmate who had been booked into the jail a few days earlier died Wednesday. At about 5.30 a.m., a 45-year-old woman was found unresponsive, MDC spokesperson Candace Hopkins said in a news release ... kAm$.?46 a_a_k^Am ... ....

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