Suspect speaks to police about shooting that killed 11-year-old in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – We’re hearing for the first time from one of the suspects accused in the murder of an 11-year-old outside Isotopes Park last year, it’s a crime that shocked Albuquerque because it was a case of mistaken identity. One suspect told police how the accused shooter Nathen Garley reacted after the shooting. Daniel … Read more

Governor takes her crime pitch to the people at Albuquerque town hall | Local News

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New Mexico governor holds public safety town hall in Albuquerque

The governor was at CNM’s Smith Brasher hall Monday night, hearing from dozens of people who live in the Duke City about their concerns. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M – The governor was at CNM’s Smith Brasher hall Monday night, hearing from dozens of people who live in the Duke City about their concerns.  This isn’t the first … Read more

Bernalillo County asks residents to ‘step up’ to fill vacant board seats

Bernalillo County has vacancies across more than a dozen boards, councils, committees and commissions. It put a call out Monday, asking residents to “step up and serve the community” by filling the seats. The groups looking for members range from lighter fare like the Youth Sports Commission and the Keep BernCo Beautiful Advisory Board to … Read more

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