Fire News

albuquerque's bosque got a clean sweep from city employees and volunteers this morning in an effort to get rid of fire danger - and help people who call the area home. eddie garcia brings us a look. it's something that we can give back that's fairly simple to do and it's enjoyable because it's outdoors. when firefighters, minute thumbnail 06:06 pm police, city workers and everday volunteers could be at home relaxing on a peaceful saturday morning.... they choose to be here at the bosque - picking up what others have left behind, knocking down fire threats and looking for people who have been overlooked by society. we're trying to locate people who are illegally camping or living out in the bosque area today and offer them resources and also cleaning up the camps that are illegal. it's more than just the fire danger, we're trying to help these folks. with charity in mind volunteers also stress the importance of the city's public image. it certainly makes albuquerque look good to visitors when they come down to visit, not to see trash and bottles and cans along the trails. so the next time youe enjoying a nice hike along the bosque - these volunteers hope you can do them one small favor. have the idea of you take out more than you brought in and if everybody would just try that - it doesn't mean take out a lot, it just means take out a little bit more than you minute thumbnail 06:07 pm brought in - we can keep these areas looking nice and enjoyable for everyone. eddie garcia kob eyewitness news 4. emergency workers were on hand to help volunteers dispose of drug needles and other biohazards found in the area.