TIMELINE: Court documents reveal steps that led to Muslim murder suspect’s arrest
834 Views New details have been released in the murders of two members of Albuquerque’s Muslim community. Newly filed court documents detail the steps police took to find and arrest the suspect Muhammad Atif Syed.
Sidewalk filled with homeless camps outside Albuquerque senior apartments
1,061 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As Robert Hilgendorn looks out of a window at Ed Romero Terrace, he said, “Hopefully they can get something done.” The senior apartments sit in the heart of the city’s International District. Hilgendorn said he’s never seen the area as bad as it is now.
Las Vegas water reservoirs could only last around 50 more days
1,040 Views The city of Las Vegas is in a state of emergency as flash flooding on the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon burn scar damages their water reservoirs. KOAT spoke with Mayor Louie Trujillo, who said the Gallinas reservoir is expected to last around 50 more days. It’s where people in Las Vegas get most […]
Governor declares state of emergency for Las Vegas
820 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency for the city of Las Vegas as the city’s drinking water supply has been threatened by flooding from the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire.
Coronado Park closure due to increasing violent crime
956 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Coronado Park is an unofficial homeless encampment. According to the city, there are anywhere from 60 to 120 people that live here. Now the city is saying no more, the park will be officially closed in August.
Northern New Mexicans face severe burn scar flooding
953 Views ‘I just ask the dear lord for strength’ People living in San Miguel and Mora counties face severe flooding from monsoon rain on burn scars. Margaret Sanchez has lived in Holman, New Mexico, for 18 years.
MRGCD preparing for Rio Grande drying, working to support endangered silvery minnow
1,113 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Water and Fish managers are preparing for possible drying of the Rio Grande in the Albuquerque area. The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District and the Bureau of Reclamation are working to support the endangered Rio Grande Silvery Minnow as they prepare for the river potentially drying.
One of the BCSO helicopter crash victims had initially survived to call 911
456 Views One of the public safety personnel that was killed Saturday when a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s helicopter crashed, had initially survived and was able to call 9-1-1 to direct first responders to his location, according to dispatch recordings obtained by Target 7.
Background behind BCSO’s Metro 2 helicopter
693 Views It’s been in use since 1999. BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. — One of the helicopters used by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is called Metro 2. According to investigators, it is the helicopter that crashed with four first responders inside Saturday night.
Flooding disaster assistance may be coming to New Mexicans through FEMA
730 Views “We understand the folks in these impacted areas are going through a difficult time. The state is preparing a request to add flooding as a hazard,” Eslinger said. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is still working to provide disaster relief for New Mexicans affected by historic wildfire, and they could be adding to […]
