Bosque Cleanup Exposes Fire and Drug Risks | Albuquerque News

A massive cleanup operation swept through the Bosque along the Rio Grande this month, with agencies from Bernalillo County and Albuquerque removing over 16 tons of trash and hazardous materials from 74 sites. Beyond aesthetics, crews uncovered evidence of 31 fires and 34 drug-related activities, highlighting the cleanup’s role in reducing fire risks and boosting public safety. Fire Chief Zach Lardy praised the collaborative effort and vowed more cleanups in August, urging visitors to report hazards by calling 311. This coordinated push underscores a community-wide commitment to keeping the Bosque safe and pristine. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5494be8988d4707e