In the past week, the Albuquerque Police Department has responded to three crashes in the city, resulting in two pedestrian deaths. There was also an arrest made in a fatal […]
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Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
Inmate death on Sunday marks first for 2024
A 26-year-old man died in the county jail over the weekend. Officials say Pete Salazar had a medical emergency at the Metropolitan Detention Center Sunday morning. They said jail staff […]
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Texts show APD Chief, Mayor Keller discuss plan to “hammer the unhoused”
Amid growing public pressure to address homeless encampments across the city, Mayor Tim Keller invited Police Chief Harold Medina to help develop a two-month plan with “like five moves in […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Advocates: Child welfare crisis is not a priority
It was a rough week for CYFD. Already in the hot seat before exasperated legislators, the Children, Youth and Families Department was in the public eye again.
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Advocates: Child welfare crisis is not a priority
It was a rough week for CYFD. Already in the hot seat before exasperated legislators, the Children, Youth and Families Department was in the public eye again.
Posted inBernalillo County, Courts, Justice & Safety, Local Gov.
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputy arrested after allegedly pointing gun at two people
Two Albuquerque residents were startled as they waited for a friend at a Circle K on Wednesday when—over the loud-speaker of a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office truck—they were ordered to […]
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Community Briefs
Rattlesnake Season Rattlesnake season is right around the corner and time to take precautions to protect your furry friend. The rattlesnake vaccine is specifically designed to produce antibodies against the […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
How many homeless people are in Albuquerque?
Teams of volunteers are set to fan out across the city on Tuesday in an attempt to count Albuquerque’s homeless population. Armed with surveys, volunteers will canvass neighborhoods, alleys, parks, […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
The Independent News: Jan. 26, 2024
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The Independent News: Jan. 26, 2024
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