Bernalillo County DA speaks out on juvenile crime bills not passing in the NM Legislature

Crime spiking in regions as youth crackdown challenged

One state faces a "regional crime crisis" with roots in family dysfunction and a tougher laws and crackdowns...

Bernalillo County DA speaks out on juvenile crime bills not passing in the NM Legislature

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman expressed his frustration over the lack of juvenile crime bills passed in this year's legislative session. "When we had the opportunity, we could've done something about it! And all this fell on deaf ears in the legislature so I'm a little passionate and I'm a little bit pissed off. I am. Because we have to update this," said Bregman. Man sentenced in 2024 murder of …

Bernalillo County Breaks Ground on New, Energy-Efficient Fire Station #36 - Official Bernalillo County Website

April 3, 2025 Bernalillo County – Today, BernCo celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Fire Station #36—an energy-efficient facility that will be home to New Mexico’s first electric fire truck and powered in part by an on-site solar energy system. The new station, located on Edith Boulevard NE near Osuna Road NE, will replace the aging structure on nearby Bear Canyon Road. “Today, we are building a symbol of safety, sustainability and commun…

Youth crime has increased in recent years and almost 1 in 20 of the registered crimes are committed by youth who do not reside in the police district.