Detention center rejects Albuquerque teens charged with gun crimes
334 Views The Albuquerque Police Department arrested five juveniles in two separate incidents involving teenagers found to be in possession of firearms. According to APD, the juveniles were released to their parents at the scene of each incident due to overcrowding and understaffing at the Bernalillo County Youth Detention Center.
Inmate found dead at Cibola County Correctional Center
481 Views An inmate at the Cibola County Correctional Center was found dead in his cell last week. In a statement, Core Civic Director of Public Affairs Ryan Gustin said the incident happened Tuesday night.
Officials report first child flu death during flu season
455 Views The child died from influenza complications; the first reported death of the 2023-24 flu season ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The state health department announced the first pediatric flu death of the influenza season in late February.
Cimarron High School bans backpacks and jackets
387 Views CIMARRON, N.M. — A high school in New Mexico announced it will prohibit backpacks and other clothing items. Cimarron Municipal Schools cited “current challenges” for the change in policy at Cimarron High School. Backpacks were officially prohibited at the school on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
47 Dogs rescued from hoarding case in Placitas
457 Views PLACITAS, N.M. — So far, 47 dogs and five horses have been found in what the sheriff calls a hoarded house in Sandoval County. Sheriff deputies say it was a three-bedroom home in Placitas.
New Mexico State Parks could be raising fees
511 Views Study shows park fees aren’t sufficient SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico State Parks are looking to raise park fees after a recent study showed prices haven’t kept up with inflation.
Slain ‘Rust’ cinematographer’s family sue Alec Baldwin
397 Views Alec Baldwin statements by his attorneys that the family has been, “distanced from Halyna” and, “for years before he shot and killed her are both shameful and wholly unsubstantiated,” Attorney Gloria Allred told KOAT SANTA FE, N.M. — Video : Attorney Gloria Allred spoke with KOAT following a California judge ruling in favor of a […]
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake rocks part of New Mexico
547 Views EDDY COUNTY, N.M. — A magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook parts of southeast New Mexico early Friday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake was registered between Artesia and Carlsbad at a depth of 6.1 km.
Jurors sworn in for trial of ‘Rust’ armorer in fatal 2021 shooting by Alec Baldwin
545 Views Before Baldwin’s case progresses, the armorer on the set is being tried on charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors in New Mexico are pursuing accountability for the 2021 death of a cinematographer who was fatally shot by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal for the […]
Flight diverted back to Albuquerque after man tries to open door
580 Views Americans Airlines wrote in a statement the flight returned to Albuquerque due to a disruptive customer ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An airplane was able to safely land back at the Albuquerque International Sunport Tuesday afternoon. An incident caused the American Airlines plane to return back to the airport.
