ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Health Equity Council is Bernalillo County's official health council, focusing on all aspects to keep residents thriving and healthy. From substance misuse prevention programming to healthy eating and active living, they expand their work across the public health spectrum.

The Health Equity Council is holding National Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 25, 2025. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a free, biannual event hosted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to provide a safe, convenient, and anonymous way for people to dispose of unneeded or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. The event is typically held on a Saturday in April and October at collection sites across the country, often at police stations, fire

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