Drugs and Addiction

The hold fentanyl has on New Mexico

546 Views   Local officials and survivors know the dangers of fentanyl — but they both agree there are resources to help people beat the addiction before it gets the best of them ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s in our communities, it’s found wherever we go, and it’s something Bernalillo County officials

SWAT activations: Will we see more as officers serve more warrants?

600 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – APD’s Tactical Division has had a busy year. There has been 53 callouts so far this year, compared to 29 at this same time last year. “Tactical activations are purely reactive, we’re reacting to events emerging within our community, and responding to the requests of

Gov. Lujan Grisham revives commission to fight organized crime

569 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office says they have a plan to crack down on the organized crime that is plaguing the state.  The Organized Crime Commission will investigate organized crime rings, come up with programs to address this crime, and give annual reports to both

New, deadly drug reportedly hits Albuquerque streets

625 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Just when we thought we were getting together some of the tools to fight the fentanyl crisis, there’s a new drug threatening some of New Mexico’s most vulnerable. A Good Samaritan’s trip to a relative’s house in Albuquerque’s International District took a dangerous turn last Friday

New drug mixture hits New Mexico, several overdoses reported

626 Views   Four overdoses reported in Colfax County within 48 hours COLFAX COUNTY, N.M. — A new warning from deputies and paramedics regarding what is being called ‘Tranq’ by the Drug Enforcement Administration. In just 48 hours, Colfax County deputies responded to three overdoses from what they believe is due to the

Felon faces federal charges after music videos leads FBI to gun bust

721 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A convicted felon is now facing federal charges after being arrested following an FBI home search. 37-year-old Julian Leyba has three prior felony convictions in Bernalillo County between 2005 and 2013 for drug trafficking, evidence tampering, and drug possession charges.

Mexican cartels playing a part in migrant crossings

605 Views   EL PASO, Texas — A southern New Mexico nonprofit organization says Mexican cartels are playing a part in migrants crossing the border. Ken Ferrone is the executive director of Catholic Charities of southern New Mexico. The only nonprofit in the southern portion of the state to handle asylum

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