BCSO Launches Operation to Address Bosque Fires and Encampments

BCSO starts operation to clear encampments in the bosque

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Hoping to stop new fires and other problems in the Albuquerque bosque, the Bernalillo County Sheriff is now using drones to figure out where people are camping and eventually kick them out. "It was all the illegal narcotics, and when we went down there, we saw all the trash, needles, people being harassed who live there in the area," said Sheriff John Allen, Bernalillo County.  Story continues below New Mexico …

Bosque campers and fires now under increased scrutiny

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office will remove, clean up and offer behavioral help.

BCSO launches operation to address bosque fires and encampments

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office launched an operation to remove "unauthorized encampments" from the bosque to try and reduce fire risk.

R.O.C.K. confident encampment closure will be issue free

Reach Out Chatham-Kent (R.O.C.K.) is working on finding new spots for unhoused people to stay so the Municipality of Chatham-Kent can start slope stabilization work on the Thames River.

ROCK offering support during encampment removal

A local homeless outreach organization says it will offer a trauma-informed approach, as encampment residents near the Thames River are moved to accommodate slope stabilization work.