County, city officials looking for community input on opioid settlement funds [Video]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Opioid settlement funds are being awarded as part of a litigation brought by states and local political subdivisions against pharmaceutical distributors that inflicted damages through marketing and misuse of synthetic opioids.

Story continues below

Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque announced a community engagement plan to gather public input for a plan on how to use funds from opioid related litigation settlements. The first meeting is scheduled for July 17, at Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The goal of the meetings is to get community input, increase engagement, include the community in the planning process and create a report from community feedback to be shared with leaders.

At least one meeting is planned to be held in each of the county commission districts. To sign up to attend a meeting and for more information, click here.

Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

…