News from the BCSO Newsletter:
The changing of the seasons is upon us and temperatures
in the east mountain area are beginning to fall. We
would like to remind you of the fact that temperatures and
weather can change within minutes and citizens and residents
enjoying the numerous trails and outdoor recreation
areas should be prepared for inclement weather. As such,
please remember the following:
1. Become self-reliant by learning about the terrain,
conditions, local weather and your equipment before
you start.
2. Tell someone where you are going, the trails you are
hiking, when you will return and your emergency
plans.
3. When you start as a group, hike as a group, end as a
group. Pace your hike to the slowest person.
4. Weather changes quickly in the mountains. Fatigue
and unexpected conditions can also affect your hike. Know your limitations and when to postpone your hike. The
mountains will be there another day.
5. Even if you are headed out for just an hour; an injury, severe
weather, or a wrong turn could become life threatening.
Make plans for survival.
The Sandia Ranger District, Ranger Station, has numerous booklets,
pamphlets, and resources available to ensure a safe hike.
OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is committed to the awareness, prevention, and investigation of
domestic violence incidents. Many times domestic violence incidents are reported and responded to by
our uniformed Field Services Division. The response does not end there, the additional response is then
picked up by one or a combination of members of our Criminal Investigative Division often our Violent
Crimes Unit, Special Victims Unit and our Victim Liaison will play an important role in bringing the incident
to adjudication and providing services to the victims.
Keeping or discouraging the victim from seeing
friends or family members
Embarrassing or shaming the victim with putdowns
Controlling every penny spent in the household
Taking the victim’s money or refusing to give
them money for expenses
Looking at or acting in ways that scare the person
they are abusing
Controlling who the victim sees, where they go,
or what they do
Dictating how the victim dresses, wears their
hair, etc.
Stalking the victim or monitoring their victim’s
every move (in person or also via the internet
and/or other devices such as GPS tracking or
the victim’s phone)
Preventing the victim from making their own decisions
Telling the victim that they are a bad parent or
threatening to hurt, kill, or take away their children
Threatening to hurt or kill the victim’s friends,
loved ones, or pets
Intimidating the victim with guns, knives, or other weapons
Pressuring the victim to have sex when
they don’t want to or to do things sexually
they are not comfortable with
Forcing sex with others
Refusing to use protection when having
sex or sabotaging birth control
Pressuring or forcing the victim to use
drugs or alcohol
Preventing the victim from working or
attending school, harassing the victim at
either, keeping their victim up all night
so they perform badly at their job or in
school
Destroying the victim’s property
National Hotlines
National Domestic Violence Hotline (live chat available via website)
1-800-799-7233
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (live chat available via website)
1-866-331-9474
Statewide Crisis Lines
New Mexico Legal Aid Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault/Stalking HelpLine
1-877-974-3400
The New Mexico Legal Aid Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking HelpLine is a free
statewide service that provides legal information, advice and referrals to attorneys and other
community agencies who can help you. The helpline is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
www.lawhelpnewmexico.org – Provides information on domestic violence, orders of protections and resources for legal help from New Mexico Legal Aid.
