By Kevin Hendricks A New Mexico State Police officer was arrested in Rio Rancho on May 2 and placed on administrative leave following allegations of driving while intoxicated, causing a crash and leaving the scene. Hugo Diaz-Amaya was arrested and placed on leave after the incident, which occurred around 3 p.m. near NM 528 and […]
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‘No more stolen relatives’: Indigenous families call for justice for missing and murdered people
By Bella Davis, New Mexico In Depth “No more stolen sisters. No more stolen brothers,” advocates and families chanted during a march in Albuquerque on Monday for Indigenous people who have gone missing or died of homicide. May 5 is recognized as a day of awareness for a crisis of disproportionate violence against Indigenous people […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Torrance County
Sewage flooding cells inside Torrance County ICE prison again, advocates say
by Austin Fisher, Source New MexicoMay 2, 2025 Advocates for people held in an immigration detention center in Estancia, N.M. say sewage is again backing up into their cells, and they do not have access to clean drinking water. The Town of Estancia, where the prison is located, posted on social media on Monday asking […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County
Safe Haven aims to prevent infant deaths in New Mexico
By Jesse Jones The Albuquerque Police Department is currently investigating the death of a baby found in a dumpster in Northwest Albuquerque. Police say officers responded to a 911 call at 3:45 a.m. on April 22. A security guard told police the baby was found by people in the area. According to APD, the baby […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Edgewood
Edgewood strives to fill gap in infant safe surrender options
By Andrea Vasquez The town of Edgewood has been working on securing both a safe place and reliable staff for baby boxes. This comes amid news of a baby left at a dumpster in Albuquerque. On April 22, a newborn baby was found deceased inside a dumpster near Rio Grande Boulevard and Interstate 40 in […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Placitas, Sandoval County
‘Sandoval Star’ remains unidentified two years later, authorities seek public help
By Kevin Hendricks and Jesse Jones Local law enforcement is seeking public assistance in identifying a deceased woman discovered two years ago under a bridge in the Cibola National Forest, now known as “Sandoval Star.” On April 18, 2023, Placitas residents found the woman’s remains partially submerged in a creek under a bridge off Route […]
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State Supreme Court: ABQ doesn’t owe ex-detective $1.4 million
By Rodd Cayton City officials Tuesday applauded the reversal of a $1.4 million jury award to a former Albuquerque police detective. Teresa Romero alleged that the Albuquerque Police Department failed to address post-traumatic stress disorder or accommodate her disability in a way that would allow her to keep working. Romero was placed on administrative leave […]
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State Supreme Court: ABQ doesn’t owe ex-detective $1.4 million
By Rodd Cayton City officials Tuesday applauded the reversal of a $1.4 million jury award to a former Albuquerque police detective. Teresa Romero alleged that the Albuquerque Police Department failed to address post-traumatic stress disorder or accommodate her disability in a way that would allow her to keep working. Romero was placed on administrative leave […]
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State Supreme Court: ABQ doesn’t owe ex-detective $1.4 million
By Rodd Cayton City officials Tuesday applauded the reversal of a $1.4 million jury award to a former Albuquerque police detective. Teresa Romero alleged that the Albuquerque Police Department failed to address post-traumatic stress disorder or accommodate her disability in a way that would allow her to keep working. Romero was placed on administrative leave […]
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National Guard says it’s getting ready to help ABQ police
The New Mexico National Guard has begun training to provide assistance to the Albuquerque Police Department along the Central Avenue Corridor and elsewhere. Operation Zia Shield, slated to begin next month, will involve personnel from the Air National Guard and Army National Guard. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday she would deploy 60-70 members of […]