Bernalillo County breaks ground on new ‘energy-efficient’ fire station

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County held a groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station 36, which is near Osuna and Edith.

The energy-efficient facility will be powered in part by an on-site solar energy system and house New Mexico’s first electric fire truck. The new station will replace the aging structure on nearby Bear Canyon Road.

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The building will include 12 bunks, four apparatus bays, showers, a day room, a kitchen, essential support services and a community outreach building.

The project cost is approximately $15.8 million, funded through Bernalillo County general funds, public safety bonds, fire impact fees, and state grants. Work is expected to be completed by December of 2026.