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Luján returns to Congress after stroke
By George Willis | Mar 9, 2022
Sen. Ben Ray Luján returned to Congress last week for the first time since suffering a stroke in late January.
Lujan Grisham, NM citizens pay tribute to SFPD officer
By George Willis | Mar 8, 2022
All flags in the state of New Mexico were at half-staff until sundown on March 7, in honor of Santa Fe police officer Robert Duran, who was killed in the line of duty.
Albuquerque woman jailed for road rage is released
By George Willis | Mar 8, 2022
An Albuquerque woman who was behind bars after pulling a gun on someone over a pro-vaccine bumper sticker has been released.
Robbery suspect found hiding under clothes
By George Willis | Mar 5, 2022
A chase for a man suspected of robbing a Subway sandwich shop ended when he was discovered trying to hide under a pile of clothes inside a home.
N.M. Game and Fish goes viral
By George Willis | Mar 3, 2022
There is a new influencer on social media – the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
New Mexico entrepreneurs prepare for legal weed
By George Willis | Mar 3, 2022
Entrepreneurs got a crash course in the legal recreational marijuana industry during a recent event at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
New Mexico among states seeking clean air funding
By George Willis | Mar 1, 2022
New Mexico will join Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming to apply for a portion of the $8 billion allocated for the development of regional clean hydrogen hubs included in the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Santa Fe seeks answer to youth crimes
By George Willis | Feb 27, 2022
The city of Santa Fe is hoping a more expansive community restorative justice program for offenders under 18 will help quell an increase in youth crimes.
Socorro woman charged with arson
By George Willis | Feb 27, 2022
A woman has been arrested for suspicion of arson after a fire nearly wiped out a neighborhood in Socorro, New Mexico.
Albuquerque police issuing more traffic tickets
By George Willis | Feb 26, 2022
A crash that killed a seven-year-old pedestrian has prompted the Albuquerque Police Department to increase the number of traffic tickets issued.
Additional $1.7 million approved for Alvarado Square upgrades
By George Willis | Feb 7, 2022
County commissioners approved proposals worth $1.7 million for more work on the county’s new downtown headquarters, but removed some items to limit costs.
'Who's got the slingshot?': Socorro woman again arrested for contributing to delinquency of minors
By George Willis | Jan 6, 2022
Danelda Silva, 23, was arrested for a second time accused of contributing to the delinquency of minors, according to a KRQE report.
Proposed 'transformative project' at Albuquerque Sunport goes bust
By George Willis | Dec 18, 2021
A proposed deal Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller once said was a “game-changing partnership” for the city has gone bust.
'Meaningful checks and balances': Albuquerque Solid Waste employee caught sleeping on the job
By George Willis | Dec 11, 2021
An Albuquerque city employee was caught repeatedly sleeping on the job, leading to an investigation by the Office of the Inspector General that uncovered additional problems in the Solid Waste Department.
Victim of deputy-involved shooting in Bernalillo County identified
By George Willis | Dec 11, 2021
Mario Armando Diaz, 41, has been identified as the person pronounced dead at the scene of a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputy-involved shooting on the evening of Dec. 7, according to a BCSO release.
Weather, COVID lead to higher Christmas tree prices: 'I'll stick with my artificial tree for now'
By George Willis | Dec 10, 2021
If you’re in the market to purchase a real Christmas tree this holiday season, expect to dig deeper in your wallet. Albuquerque, like the rest of the nation, has seen an increase in the price of buying a real or fake tree.
New Mexico film company showcases local businesses in 'such a special way'
By George Willis | Dec 10, 2021
Sopapilla Productions showcases what the owners call the hidden gems of Albuquerque businesses and their resiliency to survive the pandemic.
San Juan County sheriff concerned about lack of structure surrounding legalized marijuana in New Mexico
By George Willis | Dec 10, 2021
A lack of direction on what can be enforced is the major issue surrounding the legalization of recreational marijuana in New Mexico, San Juan County Sheriff Shane Ferrari said this week.
New Mexico State hoops coach explains players spitting on, stomping on Lobos logo after win
By George Willis | Dec 10, 2021
It might not be Duke vs. North Carolina on a national scale, but when interstate rivals New Mexico and New Mexico State meet on a basketball court it can be as intense as any rivalry in the country.
'It takes so much time to get records': Albuquerque tax preparer arrested for fraud
By George Willis | Dec 9, 2021
An Albuquerque man is in jail after being caught allegedly committing fraud for a second time. Russell Mays is behind bars, accused of stealing unemployment benefits from his clients as an employee for H&R Block.