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Cecily Barker Appointed New Albuquerque Police Chief

April 10, 2026
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4.10.26 – Late last month, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller appointed Cecily Barker as his new police chief. Barker has spent more than 20 years on the force, has served several months as interim chief and is the first woman to hold the position. Host Nash Jones spoke with Barker about her path to the top spot.  Host: Nash…

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Albuquerque’s New Public Safety Leaders

April 10, 2026
Two people sit at a table during a televised interview; one is a police officer in uniform, and the other is a man in a suit and tie. Cityscape graphics are visible in the background.

This week on New Mexico in Focus, we take a deep dive into new public safety leadership at the City of Albuquerque. Police Chief Cecily Barker talks about her 20-year career with the Albuquerque Police Department and how she differs from the previous chief, Harold Medina. Public Safety Director Raul Bujanda talks about coordination between Albuquerque’s police, fire and community safety departments. Daniel Williams,…

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