NMSP releases stats on efforts to combat juvenile violence in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico State Police say they have increased their support to Albuquerque police in response to a rise in juvenile violence. NMSP say they deployed additional officers to downtown Albuquerque on Friday and Saturday. The goal is to enhance public safety and curb violence in the area. “The recent violence in downtown … Read more

Casa Flamenca: Unique community aimed at teaching, and preserving the art of flamenco

Flamenco is for everyone, is the motto at Casa Flamenca. The local non-profit is dedicated to teaching, presenting, and preserving the art of flamenco. Carmen Montes, Executive Director of Casa Flamenca, talked about the summer series. Every summer for six months, artists and musicians perform at Casa Flamenco. This summer there are six artists. Montes … Read more

ABQ City Council will consider expanded e-bike use in Open Space

Albuquerque’s City Council is slated to review a proposed ordinance that would allow the use of all existing classes of electric bikes in the city’s Open Space land. The move has raised concern among some recreationists, who say e-bikes encourage dangerous behavior. There’s three types of e-bikes. Class 1 e-bikes require pedaling to activate the … Read more

Bernalillo County issues call for residents to serve on boards and commissions

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. — There are vacancies on various Bernalillo County boards and commissions and officials are calling on residents to step up and serve. Here are the current board and commission vacancies: Addiction Treatment Advisory Board – Four vacancies – At Large Air Quality Control Board – One vacancy – At Large Arts Board … Read more

District of New Mexico | U.S. Attorney and FBI Charge Albuquerque Man with Drug Distribution and Assault on Federal Officers

ALBUQUERQUE – An Albuquerque man has been charged with multiple federal crimes, including drug trafficking and assaulting federal officers during a high-speed pursuit. Nicholas Mares, aka “Youngster,” 22, appeared before a federal judge today for a detention hearing, and will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been scheduled. According to the criminal complaint, … Read more

Bernalillo County has open positions on local boards and commissions

Alvarado Square, Bernalillo County offices | Courtesy Bernalillo County BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is looking for residents to join various county boards and commissions. Man sentenced for using New Mexico company to defraud clients Current Bernalillo County Board and Commission Vacancies: Addiction Treatment Advisory Board – Four vacancies – At Large Air Quality Control … Read more

Water main break, emergency plane landing top busy weekend for AFR

Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews were working left and right to respond to different things within their jurisdiction this weekend. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews responded this weekend to, among other things, a water main break and an emergency plane landing. The water main break happened Sunday afternoon on Morris, near Montgomery, in northeast … Read more

APD SWAT responds to report of armed man and gunshot

APD SWAT responds to report of armed man and gunshot Attempts to contact people inside apartment in Singing Arrow Road NE were unanswered Updated: 5:42 AM MDT Jul 29, 2024 SWAT police officers went to an apartment building Sunday night, responding to reports of an armed man and a gunshot, an Albuquerque Police Department news … Read more

Governor’s second public town hall taking place in Albuquerque

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is preparing to hold her second public safety town hall. Tonight’s event will be at Central New Mexico’s Smith Brasher Hall off University Boulevard near Coal Avenue in southeast Albuquerque.The governor held the first town hall in Las Cruces last Thursday. Some of the issues she talked about included mental health … Read more

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