New Mexico State Police are seeking information on a man who died from a gunshot wound on the side of the road outside Madrid in August, according to a news release sent on Tuesday. On Aug. 9, the New Mexico State Police responded to a call of a man with a gunshot wound near milepost […]
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Man arrested in online child predator sting operation in Estancia
A 67-year-old Albuquerque man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly soliciting a minor through an online platform in an undercover investigation, according to court documents filed last week in Torrance County Magistrate Court. The suspect was arrested Dec. 3 at a Speedway gas station in Estancia following a week-long investigation by local law enforcement, according […]
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Moriarty man, 85, charged after alleged knife incident with sons
An 85-year-old Moriarty man faces two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening his adult sons with a knife during a domestic disturbance last month, according to a criminal complaint filed in Torrance County Magistrate Court. The man was charged following an incident on Nov. 30, at a residence on Irone […]
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Edgewood police seek help from public identifying burglary suspects
The Edgewood Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects involved in a commercial burglary at an AutoZone store. Officers responded to the burglary at the AutoZone located at 1944 Old U.S. Highway 66 on Nov. 25, according to a department announcement. Video surveillance captured three individuals entering the store, police […]
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Bernalillo police seize fentanyl, methamphetamine in search warrant execution
Bernalillo Police Department officers seized multiple controlled substances after executing a search warrant on a vehicle and backpack, authorities announced on social media Tuesday. Officers discovered fentanyl pills, fentanyl powder, methamphetamine and Xanax during the vehicle search, according to the department. A separate search of a backpack yielded two fentanyl pills and 38 grams of […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, East Mountains
AI eyes on the East Mountains: BCFR ups fire prep with new tech
Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue is preparing for the 2026 fire season as fire risks increase with rising temperatures in the East Mountains. Updates, including new cameras and updated maps, are helping the BCFR prepare for the season. New cameras posted throughout the East Mountains help mitigate fires. The best way to fight fires is […]
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Dog shot multiple times during walk in Rio Rancho
A dog was shot five times during a walk on a rural trail north of Rio Rancho on Friday, prompting a search for the shooter and a fundraising campaign to cover emergency veterinary care. Nicole Tatum told KOB-TV that a red Jeep with no doors drove onto the trail where her dogs were playing when […]
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Activist launches legal challenge to Sandoval County missile facility
A longtime New Mexico environmental activist is raising funds for legal action to halt a controversial hypersonic missile manufacturing facility approved in Sandoval County, alleging procedural violations and safety concerns. Elaine Cimino, who has lived in New Mexico for more than 30 years, launched a petition and GoFundMe campaign this month seeking to stop Project […]
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Sheriff’s Office seeks help finding 77-year-old man missing for months
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a 77-year-old man who has been missing for several months. Walter James Rau was last seen in the area of Coyote Springs and New Mexico Highway 333 near Carnuel, according to the sheriff’s office. Authorities have classified Rau as an endangered missing […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Estancia
Estancia man, 77, charged after knife incident, losing glass eye
A 77-year-old Estancia man was arrested Saturday after allegedly stabbing another man with a pocket knife during a street confrontation, according to a criminal complaint filed in Torrance County Magistrate Court. Police responded to a call at approximately 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 after the defendant reported he had been attacked by an ex-girlfriend’s son and […]