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Parents of 2-year-old face child abuse charges after child consumed ‘toxic level’ of methadone
A 2-year-old may survive but could be “neurologically devastated,” doctors told detectives, after he swallowed a toxic level of the narcotic methadone at home, according to a criminal complaint filed... Read more »
Urban slated to play Sandia in August
An "American Idol" judge is coming to Albuquerque. Keith Urban, the TV ...
ABQ city councilor resigns after DWI arrest
Albuquerque City Councilor Michael Cook is resigning after his arrest on suspicion of DWI last night, according to a public relations representative who contacted the Journal on Cook’s behalf.
Torrance Co. mgr. facing 10 felony counts
MORIARTY – Torrance County Manager Joy Ansley is facing 10 felony charges alleging fraud, falsifying public documents and conspiracy and has been ordered to appear before a judge in Estancia... Read more »
Craigslist killer sentenced to death
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A self-styled street preacher was sentenced to death today in the killings of three down-and-out men lured by bogus job offers posted on Craigslist. The jury... Read more »
Man to be charged for descanso digging
SANTA FE (AP) — State game and fish officials say they plan to file charges against a man who was digging for hidden treasure. Department spokesman Dan Williams says the... Read more »
BCSO to promote five on Friday
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office will promote five individuals at an 11 a.m. ceremony Friday at 400 Roma NW, 5th floor conference room, according to a BCSO news release. Capt.... Read more »
UPDATED: Belen man pleads guilty to drug charges, assaulting federal officer
LOS LUNAS — Lonnie Dean, 48, of Belen, pleaded guilty Tuesday to methamphetamine trafficking and assault on a federal officer charges under a plea agreement that requires him to serve... Read more »
Updated: DA to seek charges after woman struck with arrow
1:53 p.m. — After consulting with the District Attorney’s office, police will now seek misdemeanor deadly weapon charges against the father and/or son whose mis-aimed arrow struck a woman in... Read more »
Clayton grad to head Cimarron schools
Adam Estrada grew up in northeast New Mexico, graduated from Clayton High School, has worked with the Clovis school district since 2002 and was named superintendent of the Cimarron school... Read more »
USA Today: The Pit hosted 3rd best-ever Final Four in 1983
To commemorate the start of the 75th NCAA men’s basketball Final Four in Atlanta this week, USA Today Sports ranked the previous 74 editions, calling the 1979 match-up of Michigan... Read more »
Belen H.S. 1st in state with prenatal clinic
BELEN – The Belen High School’s school-based health center will be the first in the state to add a prenatal clinic to the long list of comprehensive health care and... Read more »
UPDATED: Meadow Lake man gets 12 years for killing wife
LOS LUNAS — A man who described himself as a “good husband and father” has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for shooting and killing his wife, Amber, in... Read more »
Socorro woman accused of dealing meth
SOCORRO — A Socorro woman is facing felony drug charges in 7th Judicial District Court after police allegedly found her dealing methamphetamine at a carwash. Geri Lynn Jojola is charged with... Read more »
14-year-old Santa Fe girl missing
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Police Department is searching for a missing 14-year-old girl, Lexus Romero, who was last seen at Santa Fe High School on Feb. 22. She... Read more »
U.S. jobless aid applications jump again
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose to a four-month high last week, although the increase partly reflects seasonal distortions around the spring holidays. Weekly applications... Read more »
Young female doctor missing in Juárez
Authorities in Ciudad Juárez are searching for a young doctor who was reported missing Wednesday after she failed to show up at work at a government medical center, the El... Read more »
Las Cruces mom accused of child abuse
A Las Cruces mother suspected of failing to provide adequate nutrition for her 10-month-old underdeveloped daughter has been arrested and charged with child abuse, Las Cruces police said in a... Read more »
Facebook may unveil mobile phone today
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is unveiling a new Android product today, a move that comes as a fast-growing number of its 1.06 billion users access it on smartphones and... Read more »
UPDATED: Clovis man arraigned in death
Accused killer Ricardo “Rico” Sena appeared in court Wednesday on a first-degree murder charge in the stabbing death last Saturday of 17-year-old Devin Saiz, but no plea was entered, the... Read more »
2 Durango men face heroin counts
Two Durango men have been arrested by the Southwest Drug Task Force on charges of distributing controlled substances, including heroin, The Durango Herald reported. Jonathan Huehl, 30, is being held... Read more »
Blog: ABQ 7th worst-dressed city in U.S.
Movoto.com, the blog that devotes itself to “the lighter side of real estate,” has come up with a list of U.S. cities “Where Fashion Dies,” the worst-dressed cities in the... Read more »
Police: Espanola man broke into cop cars
SANTA FE — A man was arrested in Española on Wednesday morning after police responded to a call about someone breaking into cars. As it turned out, one of the... Read more »
20-year-old accused of sex with girl, 13
A 20-year-old Las Cruces man suspected of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl has been arrested and is being held on four felony charges, Las Cruces police said... Read more »
N.M. to conduct hunting roadblocks
SANTA FE (AP) — New Mexico game and fish officials say they will be conducting roadblocks around the state to make sure hunters and fisherman are abiding by state laws... Read more »
