Tag: crime

Snow, gusty winds hit northern New Mexico

Utility companies brace for return of winter weather, with snowfall forecast for Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Española and Taos

Governor appoints former Lincoln County commissioner Rex Wilson to vacant state Senate seat

Newly appointed senator will join Legislature in time for start of 30-day session

Fatal crash involving dump truck closes westbound I-40

Traffic is being diverted at Zuzax exit after fatal crash

Man who held himself out as Native American activist sentenced to 46 years for serial rapes

Redwolf Pope was found guilty of similar charges in New Mexico in 2020

Meet Chrissy Baines, the next general manager of the Albuquerque Isotopes

Longtime GM John Traub to transition to advisory role with club

Treasurer of ABQ mail handler's union charged with embezzlement and fraud

Money allegedly used to buy alcohol, cigarettes and other personal items

Man charged with allegedly robbing jewelry store during Ruidoso wildfire

Over $20K worth of merchandise was stolen as evacuation efforts were underway

New Mexico bucks federal vaccine recommendations

NMDOH will continue to recommend full slate of childhood vaccines

Budget battle could be taking shape at Roundhouse, as legislative panel unveils $11.1 billion spending plan

Funding for child care assistance, health care administrative costs key differences in dueling budget plans

Bernalillo County Fire Rescue welcomes $1.9M truck to North Valley station

New truck includes wireless technology and be better able to maneuver

Navajo police shoot and kill armed man in To'hajiilee

Incident occurred after officers responded to a reported kidnapping

Rio Rancho’s Tap N Taco to open first Albuquerque location

The Mexican restaurant and bar is also expanding to an Arizona city

Homewise breaks ground on $47 million affordable housing project in Santa Fe

Los Prados development includes 161 units available for purchase on south side of city

US Eagle chief executive retires; credit union names new leader

Michael Moore, the chief financial officer, will become the credit union’s next CEO

Clear backpacks now required at six APS middle schools

Albuquerque Public Schools spent $90,000 on 7,000 transparent backpacks for middle schools in an effort to keep weapons off campus and out of classrooms

Store clerk testifies in ex-Navy SEAL's fireworks trial

Gregory Vandenberg accused of purchasing fireworks, planning to harm police at No Kings rally

Possible measles exposure reported in Albuquerque

Health officials say an out-of-state visitor diagnosed with the disease stayed at a Quality Inn

State GOP criticizes governor for delaying pick to fill vacant NM Senate seat

Governor's Office says appointment will be made before start of 30-day legislative session

Boys & Girls Club welcomes Project Jupiter donation

Group plans to renovate closed movie theater as new home

Metro Court program offers new treatment options

State-funded court program targets people repeatedly found incompetent to stand trial

Comedian to receive $90K settlement from state in free speech lawsuit

Settlement reached after arrest of man for wearing uniform in satirical videos that criticized law enforcement

Trial begins for ex-Navy Seal accused in No Kings plot

Man allegedly purchased fireworks in New Mexico with intent to harm police at L.A. demonstration

Trial begins in fatal stabbing on city bus

Charles Madrid was riding a bus to school when he allegedly stabbed another rider

NM Department of Health: Flu is on 'rapid' rise

'We haven't peaked yet,' Presbyterian Healthcare doctor says

Downtown affordable housing project to move forward with new developer — and name

The 141-unit Sendero is being developed by the nonprofit Sol Housing, city officials said Monday

Following steady year, Albuquerque commercial real estate brokers ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2026

Industry leaders say tight supply, high costs will shape the year ahead

'Tis the treecycling season

Sober steps: New Year's race helps recovering addicts find healing through movement

Annual prediction run draw hundreds of participants in to support of addiction peer group

Protest in Albuquerque against attack in Venezuela: Photos

Albuquerque firefighters have battled fewer outside fires this winter

Decrease occurred in the hottest year on record for Duke City

'There is so much work to do': Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller sworn in for record third consecutive term

In speech, he outlines plans to tackle homelessness and expand crime-fighting initiatives

ABQ adds speed humps to 22 streets in 2025

NMDOT conducting pedestrian and bicyclist safety survey

Pet care: Senior feline hates her indoor roomie

‘We’d rather be ahead of the curve’: How Albuquerque’s small businesses are putting AI to work

Local small businesses are using the emerging technology to create project timelines, set prices and more

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office names deputies who shot man in International District

Three deputies shot the man during Operation Triple Beam in November.

New Mexico’s craft beer industry grapples with Bosque Brewing closure, industry headwinds

The brewer closed its taprooms in December after a judge threw out the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case

City of Deming sued by former spokesperson

Lawsuit claims sexual harassment and retaliation by city manager

Two Santa Fe officers on desk duty while facing criminal charges in separate domestic incidents

Department reviewing further disciplinary action, licensure referrals as criminal cases move through the courts

New Mexico waters insulated from federal changes to Clean Water Act coverage

EPA, Army Corps of Engineers look to redefine 'waters of the United States' covered by Clean Water Act

Metro Court program aims to treat mentally ill defendants

Diversion court intended to steer people into services

2025: Albuquerque’s hottest year on record

Temperatures are trending higher with multiple records broken

Clovis homeowner kills intruder, marking second homicide in the eastern NM city in a week

Man shot apparent burglar before hiding in closet and calling police

Torrance County extends ICE contract at detention center through March

Commission chair says Core Civic has been 'a very good business partner,' adds he would sign a long-term agreement if given the opportunity

Albuquerque man charged in fatal DWI crash on New Year's Eve

Person killed was passenger in other vehicle

Decision looms as advocates, AG push regulators to reject sale of New Mexico Gas Co.

How New Mexicans rang in the new year

Residents across the state shared hopes, dreams and resolutions for 2026

State adds $4.2 million to finish stalled infrastructure projects along US-Mexico border

Funding will support ports of entry, roads and site readiness in southern New Mexico

ABQ sees first homicide of 2026 after recording lowest annual total in nearly a decade

City finished year with lowest number of homicides since 2016

New Mexico begins new year as a top travel destination in the US, rankings continue to show

Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos and Route 66 all named as draws while tourism execs continue marketing state

Farmington Fire Department to launch emergency vehicle alert technology

New system implemented Thursday, according to the city

Advocacy group wants endangered species listing for plant named after New Mexico botanist

Center for Biological Diversity petitions for federal protections for Permian Basin flower

State mulls ownership of historic Nob Hill church

Immanuel Presbyterian Church congregation votes to donate iconic property

‘No other home like it’: Santa Fe’s ‘House of Triumph’ on the market for $9.5 million

The historic property features three guest casitas, a movie theater, pool and sound studio

Las Cruces airport manager retires

Interim manager in place on Jan. 1

New Year, new chief for Albuquerque police

Cecily Barker, 20-year veteran, is first female to serve as city's top cop

Las Cruces police chief sounds alarm on juvenile crime

Community organizations see common cause

Bernalillo County sheriff boots firefighters from helicopter unit over marijuana policy

Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue removed from Metro Air Support Unit despite offering to comply with BCSO's drug testing standards