City Desk ABQ Staff Report The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints and DWI-directed patrols in the county throughout the month of March. Deputies will be looking for motorists who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol on county roadways. A BCSO news release says it’s part of an effort to reduce […]
Courts, Justice & Safety
Posted inBernalillo County, Community Content, Courts, Justice & Safety, Local Gov.
BCSO to conduct anti-DWI measures
City Desk ABQ Staff Report The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints and DWI-directed patrols in the county throughout the month of March. Deputies will be looking for motorists who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol on county roadways. A BCSO news release says it’s part of an effort to reduce […]
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Community Content, Courts, Justice & Safety
BCSO to conduct anti-DWI measures
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Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety, Local Gov.
Mayor: Program breaks cycle of violence among city’s high risk
By Damon Scott Freddie Sedillo is still in contact with gang members who are involved in stabbings, shootings and drugs — but now it’s to convince them to step away from the chaos. The 52-year-old said his background, which includes decades in prison and almost six years in solitary confinement, makes his plea more powerful […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety, Local Gov.
Mayor: Program breaks cycle of violence among city’s high risk
By Damon Scott Freddie Sedillo is still in contact with gang members who are involved in stabbings, shootings and drugs — but now it’s to convince them to step away from the chaos. The 52-year-old said his background, which includes decades in prison and almost six years in solitary confinement, makes his plea more powerful […]
NM Political Report
After overnight mass shooting, governor slams Legislature, says special session likely
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NM Political Report
Former legislative candidate convicted in shootings of lawmakers homes
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Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety, Politics & Elections
Former legislative candidate convicted in shootings of lawmakers homes
By Rodd Cayton A former Republican legislative candidate was found guilty of federal charges involving the shooting of the houses of Democratic officials this week. A federal jury found Solomon Peña, 41, guilty of using and carrying a machine gun during and in relation to a crime of violence, solicitation to commit a crime of […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety, Politics & Elections
Former legislative candidate convicted in shootings of lawmakers homes
By Rodd Cayton A former Republican legislative candidate was found guilty of federal charges involving the shooting of the houses of Democratic officials this week. A federal jury found Solomon Peña, 41, guilty of using and carrying a machine gun during and in relation to a crime of violence, solicitation to commit a crime of […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Torrance County
11-year-old from Torrance County in custody for role in the murder of Corrales cyclist
By Kevin Hendricks Police arrested another minor who is accused of intentionally crashing a stolen car into and killing a 63-year-old Corrales man who was riding his bike last summer in Albuquerque. The Albuquerque Police Department announced Tuesday that an 11-year-old is in custody for his role in the murder of Scott Habermehl, a longtime […]