NEWS

The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office Partners with International District Organizations to Host Cuts for Communities 

March 30, 2022

The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office Partners with International District Organizations to Host Cuts for Communities  Through a Federal Grant, This Event Will Provide Free Haircuts for Kids in the International District Albuquerque, N.M. – The Bernalillo County…

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Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office’s New Victim Service Director is Dedicated to Serving the Community

December 22, 2020

Albuquerque, NM – Vickie Duran has had an impressive career in criminal justice spanning 35 years, but advocating for victims is work she says fills her soul. A self-described “servant-leader,” Duran recently started as the Bernalillo County District…

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Armed militias, extremists, and vigilantism during the 2020 election and beyond.

October 8, 2020
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DA’s Pre-Prosecution Diversion Program Gives Defendants a New Look on Life

October 6, 2020

When law enforcement agents confronted Michael White* about the pharmaceutical drugs he’d stolen from work, White was terrified that he’d end up in prison. Instead, he became a part of the Bernalillo County District Attorney Office’s Pre-Prosecution Diversion…

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CiQlovía – Open Streets!

October 5, 2020

CiQlovía is an annual event that promotes community health and safety by closing down some streets to traffic and creating a fun and safe space for cyclists and pedestrians. It is modeled after similar “open streets” events worldwide.…

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Joint Statement From Elected Prosecutors on the Murder of George Floyd and Police Violence

June 1, 2020

Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez signs on to Fair and Just Prosecution’s Joint Statement from Elected Prosecutors on the Murder of George Floyd and Police Violence, urging the adoption of recommendations on the following: Enhancing Accountability and…

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Domestic Violence Resource Numbers

April 1, 2020

New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hotline: (505) 246-9240 New Mexico Domestic Legal Aid Help Line: 1 (877) 974-3400 New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs: 1 (888) 883-8020 All Faiths Children Advocacy Center: (505) 271-0329 S.A.F.E House…

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Community prosecutor begins work in SE Albuquerque

March 10, 2020

Theresa Romero, Bernalillo County’s first community prosecutor, is part of a pilot program to bridge the gap between the community, police, and DA’s Office.

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District Attorney Raul Torrez implements paid parental leave policy

March 10, 2020

The Bernalillo County District Attorney is following the governor’s lead, giving his employees paid parental leave.

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Could genealogy sites help solve decades old crimes?

March 10, 2020

Cutting-edge technology and police work are helping law enforcement agencies solve a lot of crimes. Link to article: https://www.koat.com/article/investigators-believe-cutting-edge-technology-could-solve-decades-old-crimes/26633413

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