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Car Caught Fire on I-25 in Albuquerque
There are several incidents on Albuquerque’s roads this afternoon, though nothing seems to be heavily affecting traffic. A vehicle was reportedly on fire on the shoulder of southbound Interstate 25… Read more
Tuition Deal Between Colo., NM Renewed
DENVER (AP) — Colorado and New Mexico renewed a deal allowing students from each state to attend college at resident rates at participating institutions. The reciprocity agreement will be extended… Read more
UPDATED: Rio Rancho Crash Injures Five
The N.M. 528 and Southern Boulevard intersection was closed for about five hours late Monday after a serious motor vehicle crash happened there, according to a news release issued by… Read more
Raid Leads Officials to Guns, Narcotics
An early morning raid in Rio Rancho lead narcotics investigators to multiple firearms, drugs and the arrest of two Rio Rancho citizens, police spokesman Sgt. Nicholas Onken said. Sean Norris,… Read more
Tribe Makes Johnny Depp Honorary Member
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Johnny Depp has been made an honorary member of a tribe in New Mexico, where he is playing a Native American in the film adaptation of… Read more
UPDATED: Harrison, Adobe Acres on Lockdown
As of 2:10 p.m., the lockdowns at both schools were lifted without incident, APS said. Harrison Middle and Adobe Acres Elementary schools were placed on lockdown this afternoon. The schools,… Read more
NM Prisons May Get Crime Stoppers, Crisis Hotlines
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The state’s corrections secretary says he wants all New Mexico prisons to have crime stoppers and rape crisis hotlines access so inmates can feel free to… Read more
Deputies Search for Shooting Victim’s Wife
The Valencia County Sheriff’s Department is looking for the wife of a man who was shot in the chest late last night, KOB reported. Oscar Garcia Quinteros, 36, was shot… Read more
Health Official Out After Condom Comments
SANTA FE(AP) — The chief medical officer for the state Department of Health says she was asked to resign after giving a television interview in which she advocated condom use… Read more
UPDATED: Plea Likely in Crouch Mesa Killing
FARMINGTON (AP) — A defense attorney for a man accused of fatally shooting another man in front of his 4-year-old son after a fight says the case will not go… Read more
Cruces Man Arrested After SWAT Call-Out
A five-hour SWAT call-out on Saturday resulted in the arrest of a 53-year-old Las Cruces man who is accused of striking a 16-year-old relative, the Las Cruces Police Department said… Read more
UPDATED: Crashes Slow Westbound I-40, Southbound I-25
All crashes have been cleared, and traffic appears to be moving freely around Albuquerque. 8:28am UPDATE: The crash on westbound Interstate 40 west of Carlisle has been moved to the… Read more
APD Gets Outside Help in Shoplift Busts
Nine of the nation’s best loss-prevention officers were flown into Albuquerque last week to work with Albuquerque Police Department detectives and security officers at Coronado Mall to bring down some… Read more
UPDATED: Atty. Wants Charges Dropped Against Ex-Clovis Cop
The defense attorney for former Clovis police officer Stephen Gallegos has asked a judge to dismiss charges stemming from a November 2010 fatal accident saying District Attorney Matt Chandler interfered… Read more
Medical Account Created for Ill Taos Priest
A fund has been established to help the Rev. William McNichols, pastor of St. Francis de Asis Catholic Church in Ranchos de Taos, who is recovering from a medical emergency… Read more
El Paso Mom on Trial for Killing Son, 4
EL PASO (AP) — A 27-year-old El Paso woman is on trial for capital murder for the beating death of her 4-year-old son last year. Prosecutors say Vikki Macias fractured… Read more
Private Rocket Lifts Off Successfully
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A first-of-its-kind commercial supply ship rocketed toward the International Space Station following a successful liftoff early today, opening a new era of dollar-driven spaceflight. The… Read more
UPDATED: Gorge Bridge Closed Tonight
The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge on U.S. 64 will be closed at night in both directions from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. tonight and tomorrow for jacking operations and replacement… Read more
Military Families To Get Into Museums Free
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 1,600 museums across the country — including 23 in New Mexico — will offer free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families this summer… Read more
Navajo Nation ID Cards Now on Sale
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Identification cards for members of the Navajo Nation are now on sale. The tribe’s Office of Vital Records and Identification had issued cards to 100… Read more
Mesalands College Offers Dinosaur Digs
TUCUMCARI (AP) — Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari is offering students the chance to dig for dinosaurs. The school says it will offer three five-day classes in paleontology in June… Read more
UPDATED: Judge: 8-Year-Old Won’t Testify
A judge ruled Monday that an 8-year-old girl will not testify at her 12-year-old brother’s trial for shooting and killing their father in 2009, KOAT-TV reported. State District Judge Pro… Read more
Motorists Stop Bosque Farms DWI Suspect
Police arrested a 34-year-old Bosque Farms man on charges of his fifth DWI offense on May 12, following a crash along McNew Lane in Bosque Farms. Bosque Farms Police Chief… Read more
Suspicious Fire Kills Animals in Tucumcari
Dozens of dogs and cats died in a devastating fire that broke out just before 4 a.m. Monday at the Tucumcari Animal Hospital that investigators say looks like arson, KOB-TV… Read more
UPDATED: Musacco Murder Convictions Upheld
The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld the 2009 convictions of Beau James Musacco, who is serving two life terms for gunning down two women early New Year’s morning in… Read more
