'Baby Box' installs underway amid death of Albuquerque newborn found in dumpster

Safe Haven Baby Box opens in Paragould

PARAGOULD — A project to help parents have a safe, anonymous option in surrendering their infant became a reality Tuesday at a local fire station.

'Baby Box' installs underway amid death of Albuquerque newborn found in dumpster

"With our new stations being built, we're going to be looking at options to get those placed in our stations," Bernalillo County Fire PIO William Harris said.

ALBUQUERQUE – Babies can be a blessing to some, but a difficult situation for others. That’s why, in times of despair, baby boxes or safe delivery boxes offer an option for mothers in crisis: a place where they can leave their baby safely and anonymously. According to New Mexico’s Safe Baby Shelter Act, a delivery security device or “Baby Box” is an artifact that legally allows a parent or guardian in crisis to deliver their baby safely and anon…