Eric Olivas

Top officials from Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque met on Friday to discuss the future of almost $150 million of funds meant to fight the opioid epidemic. KUNM’s Daniel Montano reports it’s one of the last few steps before lawmakers finalize the strategic plan for the funds.

The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority announced this week that it will be increasing the rates for water and sewer this summer.

A little over three months ago, a working group began meeting weekly to hash out where New Mexico’s largest county is faltering in its support of residents’ behavioral health and how it could improve. The Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Initiative Working Group recommended Wednesday that the county start by building an actual system of care.

Bernalillo County is working to stem the market for stolen catalytic converters. The Commission passed an ordinance Tuesday evening regulating secondhand purchases of the valuable car part.

Candidates from each major party are running to fill the two available seats on the Bernalillo County Commission. Crime is the issue each of the would-be county commissioners says is most important.