Albuquerque police have arrested a man suspected of severely beating another man during a fight in front of a homeless services provider Downtown in late February. The victim, Mark Lavine, died a couple weeks later. Jose Gracia, 54, was arrested Wednesday. He is charged with an open count of murder. Both he and Lavine were […]
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Studies find Albuquerque largest contributor in NM to ‘forever’ chemicals in Rio Grande
Two statewide studies released findings that PFAS — which stands for poly-fluoroalkyl substances — chemicals have been detected in groundwater and surface water resources across New Mexico. The study, conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) found urban areas — like Albuquerque — are the most significant contributor. […]
Posted inBernalillo County, Courts, Justice & Safety, Local Gov.
Man shoots, injures himself outside county jail
A man shot and injured himself outside the Metropolitan Detention Center Tuesday afternoon, according to a county spokesperson. He has been taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital. “No one else was injured or involved in the incident,” spokesperson Candace Hopkins wrote in a news release. “The Sheriff’s Office has secured the grounds and […]
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Centenarians celebrate centennial with the city
Three centenarians were honored at the city’s Centennial Birthday Celebration Tuesday. The annual event, which is held on the 100th day of the year, took place at the North Valley Senior Center. More than 100 people showed up to celebrate the lives of the active senior citizens, according to Victoria Velarde, city communications coordinator. Entertainers, […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Education
Charter school roof collapses
A local charter school is working its way through an unexpected situation after the roof of its new gymnasium collapsed. A letter sent by head administrator Jake Kolander to Explore Academy parents stated he was informed of the damage to the roof at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. In the letter, Kolander wrote that other parts of […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Education
From cuffs to carburetors
Andrea Ortiz knew while in the police academy that she wanted to be a homicide investigator. She said her drive toward that goal began with “Quincy,” “CHiPs” and “Charlie’s Angels,” which she enjoyed watching on TV. But after 25 years in law enforcement, including APD’s homicide and crime scene units, Ortiz retired last fall and […]
Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Danice May
Danice May, born in Athens, TX on August 12, 1936, peacefully passed away in Mesquite, TX on April 6, 2024. She was a former resident of McIntosh, and a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Estancia, New Mexico. Danice will be remembered for her commitment to friendships, caregiver role, […]
Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Danice May
Danice May, born in Athens, TX on August 12, 1936, peacefully passed away in Mesquite, TX on April 6, 2024. She was a former resident of McIntosh, and a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Estancia, New Mexico. Danice will be remembered for her commitment to friendships, caregiver role, […]
Posted inBernalillo County, Local Gov.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Competing county manager selection processes dominate commission agenda
In other county business, commissioners are set to: HOW TO PARTICIPATE Bernalillo County meetings are conducted at 5 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month. The next meeting is at 5 p.m. on April 9 at the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers at 415 Silver Ave SW VIRTUAL: GOV-TV or online at the county’s […]
Posted inBernalillo County, Local Gov.
Propane truck continues to burn after crash in East Mountains
Michael Hodock/The Independent Multiple law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel are still working to clear the road after a truck carrying propane rolled over on N.M. 217 at milepost 3. On Friday morning, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputies and New Mexico State Police officers arrived at the scene to find an overturned propane truck actively leaking […]