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Jeremiah Peña-Nieto sentenced as adult for 2020 murder
Third Judicial District Court Judge Conrad Perea sentenced 21-year-old Jeremiah Peña-Nieto to over two decades in prison for a 2020 killing. In April 2024, Peña-Nieto was convicted of one count of second-degree murder, two counts of tampering with evidence and one count of conspiracy to commit tampering with evidence in the killing of 18-year-old Jacob Daniel Becerra in 2020. ...
NMSU journalism student helps cover Paris Olympics as NBC Sports intern
Noah Apodaca will begin his senior year at New Mexico State University this fall after a once-in-a-lifetime internship with NBC Sports during the Paris 2024 Olympics in July and August. “I'm just really excited,” Apodaca said. “I grew up watching the big networks, CBS, NBC, ABC. And now to have the opportunity to work alongside very talented and skilled media professionals is a very big privilege.” ...
Las Cruces offers free child vaccinations before school, no insurance needed
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Las Cruces public health office offers free vaccinations for all children before the new school year. The Las Cruces Public Health Office at 1170 N. Solano Drive will provide free immunization shots for children aged 18 or younger, with or without insurance, and with no appointment necessary.
Free debris removal around Ruidoso open for sign-up, needs 75 Lincoln County land-owners to start
Debris cleanup from wildfire and intense flash flooding on the South Fork and Salt fires’ burn scars is now available for some Lincoln County property owners around Ruidoso. New Mexico emergency management officials want to fill 75 spots to cover debris inspection, cleanup, removal and the costs for those services. The program is currently open […] The post Free debris removal around Ruidoso open for sign-up, needs 75 Lincoln County land-owners to start appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Woman involved in 23-vehicle crash near Algodones speaks out
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A woman involved in the multi-car pileup between Albuquerque and Santa Fe a few weeks ago describes the scary scene. Now, she wants to thank the good Samaritan who helped her family. “Within a second we just crashed into something in front of us,” said Antoinette Cannon. Cannon said on June 19, […]
APD investigating fatal crash involving pedestrian in northeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal crash in northeast Albuquerque. Details are limited but they said they were called out to the area of Central Ave. and Española St. just before 7 p.m. where a pedestrian died on scene. This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide updates […]
Amazon fulfillment center opening in Los Lunas
LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – A multi-billion-dollar company is getting ready to open a new hub in Los Lunas promising more than a thousand jobs. Amazon has finished building its more than one million square foot fulfillment center, its second in central New Mexico, and has begun hiring. A spokesperson for the village of Los Lunas […]
State and federal officials urge Ruidoso-area residents to apply for disaster relief
State and federal officials held a virtual town hall Tuesday night to update victims of the South Fork and Salt Fires and subsequent flooding on available disaster assistance. Residents were encouraged to apply broadly and persevere through red tape as recovery gets underway. Administrators from the state Department of Homeland...
New movie retells the story of the West Mesa murders
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — One of the most heinous crimes in the history of New Mexico will soon be shown on the big screen in movie theaters. The movie "Boneyard" goes back to 2009 when a woman walking her dog stumbled across human remains. "We never faced anything like this,"...
DWI suspect involved in fatal crash said to be an illegal migrant
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — There was a deadly three-car crash on Monday at the intersection of Coors Road and Montano Road in Northwest Albuquerque. A criminal complaint said 21-year-old Jesus Sandoval-Martinez was speeding on Coors Road just before the crash. Police say they saw open alcohol containers in the truck....
Former UNM coach selected to American baseball coaches hall of fame
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The winningest coach in Lobo baseball history is now hall of fame bound. On Wednesday, the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) announced its next hall of fame class which includes former UNM skipper, Rich Alday. Alday served as New Mexico’s head coach from 1990-2007. During his time with the Lobos, he racked […]
Visit Albuquerque launches free savings pass for residents, tourists
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Visit Albuquerque has a new way for residents and tourists to save while exploring the city. The Albuquerque Savings Pass includes discounts at stores, restaurants, and experiences throughout the Duke City. The pass is free and can be delivered to your mobile phone via text or email. Once you receive the exclusive […]
Woman takes plea deal in January 2020 Albuquerque murder
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman took a plea deal on Wednesday for her part in the murder of her friend’s boyfriend. Police said 26-year-old Brianna Archuleta, along with five friends conspired against and murdered Benjamin Moore in January 2020. In court on Wednesday, Archuleta pled no contest to charges of aggravated battery and conspiracy to commit […]
Two dozen Albuquerque schools have new principals
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Public School (APS) District has 24 new principals. Two more could be coming soon as the district is working on hiring to fill two additional vacancies. “We’re thrilled to welcome these individuals to their new schools,” APS Superintendent Gabriella Blakey said in a press release. “We’re confident they have the […]
Flash floods poised to continue in disaster areas through monsoon season
It’s the way of rain in the high desert: sometimes too little, and then a lot all at once. With more rain expected this week, and an uncertain monsoon season ahead, flash floods threaten lives and homes in the still-burning South Fork and Salt Fires, but also in the burn scars of the 2022 Hermit’s […] The post Flash floods poised to continue in disaster areas through monsoon season appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Motorcycle crashes in north Bloomfield
A motorcycle crash in north Bloomfield restricted U.S. Highway 550 between Aztec and Bloomfield to two lanes for two hours. Bloomfield police was called to the crash just before 1:15 p.m. Wednesday. The motorcycle was traveling near the intersection of North First Street and Florida Avenue when the crash occurred.
New disaster recovery center opens in Ruidoso on 4th of July
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A center aimed at helping Ruidoso residents and business owners get back on their feet after the two deadly and devastating wildfires will open on Thursday. A Disaster Recovery Center will open at the Mescalero Apache School-- located at 249 White Mountain Drive-- to help...
Rust Safety Advisor Says Alec Baldwin Pushed Back Against His Riding Advice: ‘There Was A Bit of Yelling’
Alec Baldwin argued about horseback riding on the set of Rust to the point that “a bit of yelling” took place, according to a safety advisor who worked on the Western movie after production resumed following the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins died from gunshot...
Former Dora Schools Employee Sentenced
The former head of maintenance for Dora Consolidated Schools was found guilty of six counts involving unfair bidding practices in April after reportedly using his position to gain favorable bids for his own company with the school district. In a follow up to the story we covered, the Ninth Judicial District Attorney announced that Steven Butler, age 56, of Dora, NM, was sentenced to 3 years in the Department of Corrections for 6 counts involving unfair biding practices with the Dora Schools. The sentence includes 3 years in prison followed by 5 years of supervised probation. Butler was taken into custody with an appeal bond set at $10,000.00.
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