Gun Violence

Former police chief turned crime commissioner discusses challenges in NM

653 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Retired New Mexico State Police Chief Pete Kassetas is once again getting paid to tackle crime. “Honestly it’s time to bring the hammer. I know a lot of people don’t like to hear that,” Kassetas said. “Instead of sitting on the sidelines, which I’m really

Bennie Hargrove’s family settles with APS for $900K

542 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – More than two years after Bennie Hargrove was shot and killed by a classmate at his Albuquerque middle school, his family has one more piece of closure. APS will pay the family $900,000 as the result of a civil suit against the district for its

Lawsuit says guns were often present among NMSU basketball team

526 Views   Two former New Mexico State basketball players and a student manager filed a lawsuit Monday saying their teammates frequently brought guns into the locker room where they sexually assaulted players as a way of ensuring everyone on the team remained “humble.”

Police seek info in Las Cruces drive-by shooting that injured seven

707 Views   LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Cruces police are asking for information about a shooting that injured seven people late Saturday night. One 17-year-old and six 18-year-olds were injured in the shooting; two of the victims are in critical but stable condition, according to the police.

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