Albuquerque Community Safety emergency overnight shelter service saves life

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two nights after Albuquerque Community Safety launched their third annual Emergency Overnight Shelter Transportation Service, a life has already been saved. On Sunday, an ACS staff member discovered a woman in an active overdose. The team called 911 and tried to talk to the woman, but she was unresponsive.

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ACS administered Narcan, and her condition immediately improved. The overnight service was started three years ago, and ACS said it’s meant to keep residents safe during Albuquerque’s coldest months.

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