Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque are inviting residents to attend International Fest this Saturday. The event aims to celebrate the people, traditions, and stories that shape the southeast Albuquerque community. Organizers describe it as an all-ages gathering focused on cultural richness through food, activities, art, and more.
The festival is part of ongoing efforts by local government to highlight diversity in the area. “The all-ages event is dedicated to celebrating the people, traditions and stories that shape the southeast Albuquerque community,” according to organizers.
While Bernalillo County prepares for this cultural event, there have been recent concerns regarding public safety. The District Attorney of Bernalillo County has expressed frustration about suspects being released without GPS monitors when they are supposed to have them. This issue was highlighted in a recent case involving Jawid Yaqubi, who was accused of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly pulling a gun on his sister and firing a shot over his mother’s head at their home in Albuquerque. Despite efforts from the DA’s office to keep him in custody until trial, a judge decided to release him. More details can be found at https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/bernalillo-county-da-frustrated-over-suspects-breaking-ankle-monitor-rules/.
International Fest will proceed as scheduled despite these challenges facing the county.
