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Federal jury convicts Albuquerque man of supermarket robbery
By George Willis | Dec 8, 2021
Jesse Barela, 35, of Albuquerque faces up to 20 years in prison after being found guilty by a federal jury for stealing hundreds of dollars of goods from a supermarket.
16-year-old repeat offender becomes youngest shot by Albuquerque police
By George Willis | Dec 8, 2021
Jesus Lopez became the youngest person ever shot by an Albuquerque police officer Thursday morning when the 16-year-old tried to escape while carrying multiple firearms.
19-year-old driving nearly 100 mph kills man, his 2 dogs in Albuquerque crash
By George Willis | Dec 8, 2021
An Albuquerque man, arrested for DWI four days earlier, is accused of being drunk when his SUV traveling at nearly 100 mph crashed into and killed a man and his two dogs.
Report: New Mexico students falling behind in academics
By George Willis | Dec 8, 2021
Children in rural communities in New Mexico are falling behind in their academics due to the restrictions that have existed for nearly two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to one report.
UNM student-athletes achieve high graduation rate
By George Willis | Dec 8, 2021
The Graduation Success Rate for student-athletes at the University of New Mexico was listed at 80%, according to a report released by the NCAA.
Robertson's campaign for Albuquerque council focuses on crime
By George Willis | Dec 6, 2021
Seats in Districts 7 and 9 on Albuquerque City Council are still up for grabs with a run-off election set.
'Just a good young man': Duke City Gladiator identified as Albuquerque murder victim
By George Willis | Nov 27, 2021
A player on Albuquerque’s Indoor Football League team has been identified as one of the city’s murder victims in November. Martesse Patterson, 26, a star lineman for the Duke City Gladiators, was shot to death earlier this month outside of a convenience store, according to police reports.
New Mexico students sent home ahead of schedule in 'strategic move' to counter rising COVID-19 cases
By George Willis | Nov 27, 2021
Two schools in New Mexico sent students home early for the Thanksgiving weekend, not to get a jump start on the holiday, but in response to concerns of a surge in COVID-19 infections.
Lujan Grisham seeks cut in gross receipts tax rate 'for the prosperity of all New Mexicans'
By George Willis | Nov 27, 2021
In what could be the most memorable legislation of Michelle Lujan Grisham’s term as governor of New Mexico, she announced on Wednesday she will pursue a statewide cut in the gross receipts tax rate, the first such proposed cut in 40 years.
New Mexico continues clean energy push as solar panel supplier China ramps up coal production to meet shortages
By George Willis | Nov 20, 2021
Power shortages across many provinces have forced the Chinese government to order its coal mines to produce as much coal as possible to prepare for winter.
4 more New Mexico Democrats back suit challenging Lujan Grisham's handling of federal funds
By George Willis | Nov 17, 2021
Four Democrat New Mexico state senators are backing a lawsuit claiming Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham violated the Constitution through her use of federal funds.
First lawsuit filed in 'Rust' shooting that 'could have and should have been avoided'
By George Willis | Nov 17, 2021
Serge Svetnoy, who held Halyna Hutchins as she died from a gunshot wound on the set of the movie “Rust,” last week filed the first lawsuit related to the tragic event.
'I've had her saliva on my face from her yelling': West Las Vegas girls basketball members want coach replaced
By George Willis | Nov 17, 2021
Some members of the girls basketball team at West Las Vegas High School are refusing to play, claiming their head coach is verbally abusive and needs to be replaced.
Carlsbad mayor, community 'looks forward' to welcoming vets for Veterans Day with 2020 installed Huey
By George Willis | Nov 9, 2021
Mayor Dale Janway would like to think Veterans Day is every day in Carlsbad, but it's important to make the annual observance stand out.
Albuquerque couple promotes game development in New Mexico: 'We just need to cultivate it'
By George Willis | Nov 7, 2021
Help from the film industry would increase exposure
Video of Albuquerque Middle School shooting angers victim's family
By George Willis | Nov 5, 2021
The release of a video showing the shooting of an Albuquerque middle school student in August has family members of the victim asking more questions about how and why the fatal tragedy occurred.
Candidates: 'Out-of-control' crime, homelessness key issues in Albuquerque mayoral race
By George Willis | Nov 1, 2021
It’s hard to get politicians to agree on anything these days, but every candidate who is running to be the mayor of Albuquerque understands the two major issues facing the city: crime and homelessness.
Student-led New Mexico social justice group disbands amid 'burnout'
By George Willis | Oct 24, 2021
Fight For Our Lives, a network of students across New Mexico, has decided to shut down indefinitely after three years of promoting social justice causes.
Baldwin cooperating with investigation into fatal shooting
By George Willis | Oct 23, 2021
Actor's prop gun kills photography director, injures another
Poll: Keller turning out 'younger generation,' Democrats for big lead in Albuquerque mayoral race
By George Willis | Oct 11, 2021
A recent poll shows Albuquerque mayor Tim Keller has a solid lead in his reelection bid, with 47% of those surveyed ready to give the incumbent another four years in office.