BernCo changes zoning code to make building a casita easier

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada recently built a casita on his property for his mother. He says the second dwelling has been a blessing and gives him comfort knowing she's safe. "My mom is 88 years old. She lived right on Yucca, she was a tough lady, but at 88 years old, you're no longer a tough lady, you're a target," Quezada said.The Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the county's zoning code that will soon make the proce