Posted inAlbuquerque, Education

Superintendent finalists make pitch to students

The process of selecting a replacement for outgoing Superintendent Scott Elder is nearing its end, with finalists Dr. Thomas Ahart and Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey fielding questions from Albuquerque Public Schools students this morning. The finalists Durán Blakey is the district’s chief of operations and has previously served as an associate superintendent in the district. […]

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News

New real time info on arrest warrants expected to lessen people being arrested mistakenly

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico courts and law enforcement on Monday began streamlining how they exchange information about outstanding arrest warrants through a new electronic process aimed at improving the criminal justice system. State Police and court officials said automating electronic delivery allows law enforcement to know that a person is subject to […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety

Letters, accusations fly over DWI unit investigation

There’s still much unknown surrounding the scandal involving members of the Albuquerque Police Department’s DWI Unit and a local defense attorney, but since news of alleged impropriety came to light earlier this month, officials have exchanged barbs and questions in a flurry of letters.  What we do know is that federal agents raided homes of […]

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, State Government #nmgov

Pretrial detention bill favored by the gov won’t move forward

By Robert Knott/ Santa Fe New Mexican A “tougher on crime” bill championed by the governor that supporters say would address the perception of violent criminals moving through a judicial revolving door went through something of a revolving door itself Monday. Members of the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committed voted 5-4 to table Senate […]

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 two months on the chess baord (sic)” to respond to the growing crisis. “Yes let’s plan we hammer the unhoused but be prepared for the […]

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 leave.  “Get the fuck outta here,” they reported hearing. “Get the fuck outta here, or I’m going to take your fucking soul.”  That’s what police […]