BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a crisis on the streets of Albuquerque. Now, some county leaders believe it’s time to declare an emergency over the local effects of the fentanyl crisis.
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Bernalillo County commissioners are expected to vote Wednesday night on whether they should declare a state of emergency over fentanyl. Commissioners behind the idea said the declaration could infuse millions of dollars in funding to help those facing addiction. “We need a coordinated action that prioritizes prevention, treatment recovery, and saving lives. We are doing this declaration today because we cannot do this alone,” said Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa…