Albuquerque murder victim’s memorial stolen; family wants answers

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nearly a year after a woman was shot and killed by a teen while looking for her stolen car, a memorial to commemorate her passing is now gone. Now the victim’s family is asking for your help.  Last July, Sydney Wilson, had tracked her car to a Smith’s on the west side, … Read more

Housing looms large in governor’s Albuquerque town hall • Source New Mexico

At the second of a series of town hall meetings on Monday night, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham heard from members of the public for six hours. In an auditorium at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, locals raised issues ranging from difficulty finding mental health treatment, unfair or unlawful evictions, lack of … Read more

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

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

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

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

Crews work to repair water main break in northeast Albuquerque

Bernalillo Water Authority crews are working with Albuquerque Fire crews to repair a broken water main on Morris Street NE near Montgomery Boulevard NE.Bernalillo Water Authority spokesman David Morris says the break occurred around 12:20 p.m. Sunday. He says early indications are that the break was caused by a blown gas line.Morris added the he … Read more

Albuquerque church still recovering after June flooding

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A small church in northeast Albuquerque is still recovering after devastating flooding swept through the metro last month. It was a morning Vince Carrillo did not expect. When the senior pastor at X Factor Church showed up at the building, water was everywhere. “The water came from Montclaire and just came rushing … Read more