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Trial begins for Carlsbad woman charged in grandson’s death
CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – The second trial against a woman charged for the overdose death of her grandson has begun. Kelli Smith was charged with child abuse resulting in death after police found her grandson, 12-year-old Brent Sullivan, unresponsive in her shed in September 2021. Investigators believe Smith and the boy’s mother, Alexis Smith, were selling […]
Tucumcari woman facing 18 months in prison for fatal dog attack
TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman has taken a plea deal in connection to her dogs attacking and killing an elderly man last year. Investigators said Mary Montoya and her son Kristopher Morris owned five dogs that roamed around Tucumcari. In February 2023, at least one of their dogs mauled 64-year-old Stanley Hartt killing the man. Last […]
Police Officer turns himself in
On the morning of August 9, 2024, former Clovis Police Officer Frank Careri arrived at the Curry County Detention Center where he turned himself in. Careri was walked into the Curry County Adult Detention Center where he was booked on the charges of trafficking- controlled substances , accessory to residential burglary, harboring a felon, and conspiracy to commit residential burglary.
Crime spree ends in Las Cruces arrest
Before Zachary Ryan Babitz left his wife’s home in Edgewood in late July, he left a note for police. “To: Law Enforcement this needs to be very clear,” the note read. “My wife had absolutely no clue as to what I planned or am about to do. These were my decisions and I hid them from her. Signed this day 8-1-24 10:55 am Zachary Babitz.”
UNM-LA Advisory Board To Hold Special Meeting Aug. 12
The UNM-LA Advisory Board is set to hold a special meeting tomorrow, Monday, at the LAPS Board Room. Photo Courtesy UNM-LA The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board is holding a special board meeting on Monday, Aug. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the meeting on Monday, Aug. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Los Alamos Public Schools Board Room located at 2101Trinity Drive, Suite V. All members of the public are welcome to attend.
Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with Flash Flooding Risks
Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico is bracing for severe thunderstorms today and Tuesday, with a focus on the Albuquerque area. These storms are anticipated to bring heavy rainfall, potentially reaching 1 to 2 inches per hour. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings due to the risk of flash flooding, particularly in areas with recent burn scars, urban arroyos, and locations experiencing multiple thunderstorms.
City Councilor Wymer meets and greets constituents in the park
The city of Rio Rancho will be hosting Councilor Meet ‘n’ Greet events throughout summer. Each city councilor will be hosting an event for their district with free ice cream, games, activities and demonstrations by city staff for all ages.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue getting access to video platform for 911 calls
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue will soon be able to see a 911 call before arriving on scene. The city’s Finance and Government Operations Committee will sign off on a $120,000 purchase for AFR allowing the department to use an app called “GoodSAM.” The technology allows first responders to have live video communication with […]
Man struck by vehicle in Farmington intersection
A Farmington man was in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Saturday on East 20th Street. Jose Luis Madrid, 32, “had a red traffic signal and crossed in front of the driver,” said Shanice Gonzales, Farmington Police spokeswoman. The crash happened at 9:04 p.m. Aug. 10...
Community Conversations: Police chief on new ordinances in Las Cruces aim to combat crime
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — In today's Community Conversations, Las Cruces police chief Jeremy Story joined the KFOX14 Morning News to talk about the ordinances that were passed in Las Cruces to overcome crime. Story said the ordinances are meant to be small steps. "They are meant to give...
2024 New Mexico football predictions: Ranked No. 118 by RJ Young
[Check out RJ Young's ultimate 134 college football rankings here]. Conference ranking: 12th in Mountain West (+35000 to win conference) Teams ahead of them: Ohio (117), North Texas (116), Nevada (115), East Carolina (114), Western Michigan (113) Teams behind them: Tulsa (119), Buffalo (120), Central Michigan (121), New Mexico State...
Jemez Historic Site honors Pueblo Independence Day
Celebrate Pueblo Independence Day at Jemez Historic Site on Sunday, Aug. 11. The celebration begins at 7 a.m. with a 13-mile run from the plaza in Jemez Pueblo up New Mexico Highway 4 to the Jemez Historic Site.
Los Alamos Jewish Center Celebrates 70 Years As A Formal Congregation
The Los Alamos Jewish Center is marking 70 years as a formal congregation, and the Jewish community on the Hill is celebrating the past as it looks towards the future. The festivities take place Friday, August 23 to Saturday, August 24, with a mixture of Sabbath services, meals, and history-related events, along with opportunities for the community to get together for mingling and reminiscing. The anniversary celebration culminates in a Saturday evening dinner-dance party at historic Fuller Lodge. Long-time residents as well as Los Alamos Jewish Center members who have moved out of state and more recent members of the community will be in attendance.
Coloradans have a shot at seeing the 'aurora borealis' tonight along with epic meteor shower
Amid an ongoing stint of increased aurora activity, Coloradans may have another shot at seeing the Northern Lights this week. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Monday night will be an active one when it comes to the Aurora Borealis, with the Space Weather Prediction Center out of Boulder calling for a strong geomagnetic storm rated as G3 with a K-index of 7 or greater. Storms of this nature can have potential to cause power system voltage irregularities, surface charging of satellites, and...
Faulting new law, parents sue Colorado, Brighton school district over daughter's gender transition
A Brighton couple is suing the state of Colorado, alleging that a law dealing with transgender identity violates parents’ constitutional rights and that their daughter, with the encouragement of a school district counselor, transitioned to a boy in secret. The couple filed the Aug. 7 lawsuit against the Department of Education, and the 27J School District in Brighton. The suit seeks to challenge the constitutionality of House Bill 1039, claiming it violates parents’ rights as outlined in the First and 14th Amendments of the American...
Mudslides close two popular mountain passes in Colorado due to "extensive" damage
Telluride-area Black Bear Pass and Imogene Pass have been closed after multiple mudslides and flooding caused extensive damage in the area overnight. Bridal Veil Road was also damaged. The local sheriff's office described the damage as severe, with some roads in the impacted area washed out completely. Closures are expected to be in place for at least this week, possibly longer. Traffic in and out of Telluride is still open....
NM governor hiring at least two people for her new statewide housing office
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office is seeking applicants to fill at least two jobs for the newly created “Office of Housing,” a small group of executive branch officials tasked with coordinating various statewide housing programs. Creating a statewide housing office under the governor’s control was one of Lujan Grisham’s main priorities during the 2024 30-day […]
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