It’s the state’s most notorious serial killer case — in 2009, the bodies of 11 women and teenagers were found buried on the West Mesa. This month, a new movie has pushed the case back into the spotlight. City Desk ABQ reached out to the Albuquerque Police Department about the investigation and the possible impact […]
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LFC: Bernalillo County violent crime mostly flat from 2017 high
By DANIELLE PROKOP Violent crime has plateaued in Bernalillo County since reaching its highest point in 2017, according to a presentation and report given to New Mexico lawmakers Monday. The presentation comes in the leadup to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s special session on Thursday, which has exposed a rift with top lawmakers in her party. The governor’s […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
As Town Wells Dry Up, Estancia Mayor Urges Water Conservation
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct that Estancia Mayor Nathan Dial previously said the town had 4-5 days’ worth of water. The Town of Estancia told residents this week that the town well is running low, and urged residents to take steps to conserve water. In a Facebook post, town officials said […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
As Town Wells Dry Up, Estancia Mayor Urges Water Conservation
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct that Estancia Mayor Nathan Dial previously said the town had 4-5 days’ worth of water. The Town of Estancia told residents this week that the town well is running low, and urged residents to take steps to conserve water. In a Facebook post, town officials said […]
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Tribes won input on Petroglyph-area developments. In the case of one large project, it’s too late.
When developers announced their plans for a 35-foot-tall apartment complex near the Petroglyph National Monument in 2022, Native American organizations were alarmed. Thanks to zoning changes made last month — spurred by those concerns — tribal leaders will have a voice in future projects. However, those zoning changes will not affect the current development. Terry […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Courts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Jon Jones fights charges stemming from alleged hostility during a drug test at his home
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a pair of misdemeanor charges stemming from a drug test at his New Mexico home in which he was accused of being hostile. Jones appeared seated next to his attorney as the pleas were entered […]
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Albuquerque Housing Authority offers rental assistance
An Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) voucher program currently accepting applicants is meant to help stabilize those across the city who are struggling to find affordable housing. The AHA put the word out Wednesday about a program that provides voucher assistance to those trying to rent homes, townhouses or apartments on the private market. The agency […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
‘Animosity building up’: Ruidoso mayor seeks more details about South Fork Fire investigation
BY PATRICK LOHMANN Source New Mexico Two weeks after a team of investigators issued a brief announcement that a lightning strike ignited the deadly South Fork Fire, calls for a fuller explanation are growing from local officials and members of the public. Both Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford and Lincoln County Sheriff Michael Wood have, in […]
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Movie armorer seeks dismissal of her conviction or new trial in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie armorer has asked a judge to dismiss her involuntary manslaughter conviction or convene a new trial in the shooting death of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin, alleging suppression of evidence and misconduct by the prosecution. In a court filing Tuesday, defense counsel […]
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Border arrests plunge 29% in June to the lowest of Biden’s presidency as asylum halt takes hold
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico plunged 29% in June, the lowest month of Joe Biden’s presidency, according to figures released Monday that provide another window on the impact of a new rule to temporarily suspend asylum. Arrests totaled 83,536 in June, down from 117,901 in May to mark […]