On Nov. 5, multiple officers were called to a Downtown parking lot on the corner of Central and Third for reports of a fight. When they arrived they found Noah Rodriguez, 21, and Darien Earl, 25, both had guns and open containers of alcohol in their cars, according to an incident report. Both young men […]
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Solomon Peña co-defendant pleads guilty to interfering in electoral process
One of the three defendants facing federal charges for his part in a series of shootings targeting the homes of local lawmakers last year pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to conspiracy, interfering with federally protected activities, and using a firearm during those crimes. During a hearing in a nearly-empty courtroom Jose Trujillo, 22, also pleaded guilty […]
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New Mexico justices hear challenge but make no quick decision on health ban on guns in parks and playgrounds
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press | SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Advocates for gun rights urged the New Mexico Supreme Court on Monday to block emergency orders by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham restricting people from carrying guns at public parks and playgrounds in the state’s largest metro area and address gun violence as a public […]
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ABQ locals surrender over 600 guns in latest chapter of Gov’s gun safety push
The governor’s call to surrender unwanted guns netted State Police 150 handguns and 422 rifles and/or shotguns this past weekend in Albuquerque and another 684 at similar events around the state. It was the second buyback event hosted by the State Police as a part of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s crusade against gun violence in […]
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Family of Man Killed By Rio Rancho Police File Lawsuit
The sister of a man who was shot and killed by Rio Rancho police officers in January 2022 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and the police department. According to the lawsuit, on January 26, 2022, police responded to a 911 call involving domestic disturbance at a home on the 4600 block […]
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Rio Rancho Police Warn of Officer Impersonators
Rio Rancho Police say they have taken several calls where individuals are calling citizens pretending to be RRPD officers. The scammers are advising people they have warrants, and requesting money over the phone to resolve them. RRPD issued an alert letting people know they will never request money for warrants. If you receive a similar […]
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RRPD Charge Bernalillo Police Officer in Battery
A Bernalillo Police officer recently criticized for abusive language during a high-emotion traffic stop this summer was arrested by Rio Rancho Police on November 15 for misdemeanor battery on a household member after RRPD officers responded to a domestic violence call. Officer Jeramie Nevarez was arrested and booked by Rio Rancho police on November 15th […]
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Queen Bees Reported Missing From Corrales Hives
peculiar case in Corrales unfolds as 11 queen bees vanish, sparking suspicions and a possible motive of revenge. A mysterious man in a black sedan becomes a suspect, prompting an investigation by the Corrales Police Department.
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Forest Service Trucks Stolen From Ranger Station
According to the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office, someone (or someones) stole three trucks from the U.S. Forest Service station in Cuba.
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Funding Approved to Expand Courthouse Facility
After voters narrowly defeated a bond question that would have provided Sandoval County with $41 million to plan, design and construct an addition to the 13th Judicial District Courthouse a year ago, the County Commission on Wednesday (Nov. 8) took action that would allocate $37 million for the same purpose. The Commission first voted to […]