How much jail time could Alec Baldwin face for involuntary manslaughter?
722 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies and special prosecutor Andrea Reeb have announced two involuntary manslaughter charges will be filed against ‘Rust’ actor and producer Alec Baldwin and the movie’s armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
The criminal history of Solomon Peña
522 Views Solomon Peña was arrested on Monday, Jan. 17, in connection with four shootings at the homes of political figures in New Mexico. This isn’t his first run-in with law enforcement. In 2008, Peña was convicted of a felony in a smash-and-grab scheme. He served around seven years in prison. KOAT spoke with Peña […]
Albuquerque police arrest Solomon Peña in connection with home shootings of elected officials
592 Views APD chief Harold Medina tweeted that the department arrested Solomon Peña in connection to the recent shootings at homes of elected officials. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A failed Republican candidate who authorities say was angry over his defeat and made baseless claims the election last November was rigged against him has been arrested in connection […]
Cybersecurity debate to hit state legislature
852 Views “We’re going to unify how we handle cybersecurity across state government,” said Padilla. Keeping online information safe from hackers has been a hot topic in the legislature. Democratic State Senate Majority Whip Michael Padilla aims to change how New Mexico manages cybersecurity.
New Mexico House Bill 50 aims to remove large-capacity gun magazines
492 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — We are now less than a week away from the legislative session, and a new bill being proposed is focusing on banning large-capacity gun magazines in New Mexico.
AG says he wants universities to cooperate with law enforcement
487 Views Raúl Torrez says he wants to educate schools following fatal NMSU/UNM shooting There is no word yet on whether New Mexico State University coaches, players and administrators will be charged for their involvement in holding on to evidence following a fatal shooting that occurred before a basketball game in Albuquerque.
KOAT legal expert weighs in on shootings at elected officials homes, offices
496 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque police are still investigating six shootings at the homes and offices of democratic politicians. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the investigation is moving forward but could not provide any further details, saying any other information could jeopardize the investigation.
NM elected officials react to Biden’s border visit
790 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Since Biden took, office he has not been to the U.S. -Mexico border. On Sunday, that finally happened in El Paso, Texas, but no New Mexico officials joined the president.
Newest COVID-19 variant XBB.1.5 spreading
751 Views The variant is called XBB.1.5 and it’s a subvariant of Omicron A new COVID-19 variant is spreading throughout the U.S. and causing some concern in New Mexico. The variant is called XBB.1.5, and it’s a subvariant of Omicron.
Homes and offices of five elected officials shot at in Albuquerque
538 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque police are investigating after the homes of three elected officials were shot at in three separate incidents in December 2022 and January 2023.
