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Timeline of deaths at county jail

Since the beginning of 2020, 18 people have died while in custody of Bernalillo County's Metropolitan Detention Center. Advocates and attorneys point to low staffing of correctional officers and medical staff as a factor.

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City-state land swap means no safe outdoor space at ...
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The City of Albuquerque nixed the ... The City of Albuquerque nixed the waning possibility of a safe outdoor space or trash drop-off station along Menaul Boulevard by trading the land ...
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Mayor Tim Keller on Friday released ... Mayor Tim Keller on Friday released his plan for fiscal year 2024, which includes a slightly smaller budget after years of significant growth.
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