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Mayor’s Public Safety Division Provides Critical Assistance to Toys for Tots Program

Mayor Richard J. Berry Commits Resources to Assist Marines with Raising Funds and Collecting Toys

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City Invites West Side Residents to New Dog Park

City Invites West Side Residents to New Dog Park

Largest dog park in the Albuquerque opens.

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City of Albuquerque Welcomes Wombats to Zoo

City of Albuquerque Welcomes Wombats to Zoo

Rio Grande Zoo Houses the Only Tasmanian Wombats in North America

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Mayor Richard J. Berry Recognizes Albuquerque Police Officers Who Disarmed a Suicidal Man

Mayor Richard J. Berry recognized on Friday four Albuquerque police officers for saving the lives of two women who were trying to get a gun away from a suicidal family member.

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Mayor, Fire Marshal Warn Residents to Practice Fire Safety this Holiday Season

On Tuesday, Mayor Richard J. Berry and Albuquerque Fire Marshal Victor Marquez warned Albuquerque residents to use caution relating to lighting and maintenance of Christmas trees, fireplaces and any outdoor fires.

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Mayor, Fire Marshal Warn Residents to Practice Fire Safety this Holiday Season

On Tuesday, Mayor Richard J. Berry and Albuquerque Fire Marshal Victor Marquez warned Albuquerque residents to use caution relating to lighting and maintenance of Christmas trees, fireplaces and any outdoor fires.

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Party Patrol Bust

Upon arrival units could hear a DJ and a large amount of people were out in the street.

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Pawn Shop Operation Yields Thousands of Dollars in Stolen Property and Results in New Partnership

Albuquerque police recently confiscated thousands of dollars in stolen property after they conducted a week-long pawn shop operation in which detectives inspected every pawn shop in the city.

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APD to Crackdown on Drunk Drivers on Thanksgiving Eve

The day before Thanksgiving has become a busy night for DWI officers and as a result the Albuquerque Police Department will be cracking down on drunk drivers.

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Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips

The Albuquerque Fire Department is committed to making every holiday season safe and joyous for the citizens of Albuquerque. We want everyone to recognize the importance of fire safety. It is critically important to be highly alert to the fire dangers that exist during the holiday season and throughout the year. In November of 2009, Albuquerque Fire Department responded to 143 fires which caused over $953,000 in damage. We have listed fire safety tips below that can not only prevent fires but may also save your life.

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APD to Crackdown on Criminal Activity for the Holiday Season

Albuquerque police officers will be using helicopters, aerial platforms, horses, night vision goggles, and bait vehicles filled with gifts to catch thieves who prey on holiday shoppers.

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Mayor Richard J. Berry Recognizes Albuquerque Police Officer Who Intervened in Murder Plot

On Friday, Mayor Richard J. Berry recognized an Albuquerque police officer whose swift action and keen investigative skills prevented a man from being murdered.

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APD Unveils New State-of-the-Art Traffic Enforcement Squad Cars

New cars will feature video cameras, sub-sonic sirens, digital tickets and radar that can clock while the vehicle is in motion

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Mayor Berry Announces Two Large Westside Projects

Westside residents are one step closer to complete connectivity from the South end of the city to the North and into Rio Rancho.

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Firefighter Provided Critical Medical Assistance to Balloon Fiesta Attendee

On behalf of Mayor Richard Berry, Public Safety Director Darren White presented this week’s Friday’s Hero award to an Albuquerque firefighter, who while off duty, provided critical medical assistance to a woman who was having a seizure.

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Director White Recognizes Off Duty Firefighter Who Provided Critical Medical Assistance to Balloon Fiesta Attendee

On behalf of Mayor Richard Berry, Public Safety Director Darren White presented this week’s Friday’s Hero award to an Albuquerque firefighter, who while off duty, provided critical medical assistance to a woman who was having a seizure.

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Fire Chief Reminds Albuquerque to Change the Batteries in their Smoke Alarms

Albuquerque Fire Chief James Breen is reminding everyone in the city to change the batteries in their smoke alarms this weekend.

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AFD Issues Home Heating Safety Tips

With the temperature decreasing and the Winter season approaching, fire danger increases with heating our homes. Fireplaces, woodstoves and portable heaters are just a few examples.

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Red Light Cameras to be Turned Back On At Certain Intersections

Cameras at 14 Albuquerque Intersections will be turned back on at 12:01 a.m. Friday, November 12, 2010.

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