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Domestic violence suspect killed Dec. 7 claimed he had to use bathroom before temporarily escaping, body-cam footage shows

The domestic violence suspect killed in an officer-involved shooting in Albuquerque earlier this month told officers he need to use the bathroom before escaping a police vehicle, according to body-worn footage


UNM announces vaccine requirements for The Pit after 2 home games postponed

Last week's announced vaccination requirements for entering The Pit at the University of New Mexico are the responsible thing to do, a university athletics official said in a news release


Amid rising catalytic converter thefts at UNM, school offers tips on how to thwart the thieves

Thieves are stealing auto parts at the University of New Mexico, and they're doing it in broad daylight, police say.


San Juan County sheriff's decision to take on second job running his late father's funeral home a 'struggle' amid pandemic

San Juan County Sheriff Shane Ferrari said his decision to take up a second job, running his late father's funeral home, has been a struggle


'Leaving their electronics behind': Albuquerque program that mentors native youths through outdoor programs receives $75,000 grant

A program devoted to empowering Native American youth has been awarded a grant from The Hearst Foundation in New Mexico.


New Mexico Bowl's 2021 return to Albuquerque brought $2 billion economic impact

Albuquerque welcomed the New Mexico Bowl back for 2021, a move that significantly boosted the city’s economy this year.


Albuquerque teacher quits position via TikTok video

An Albuquerque middle school teacher found a unique way to tell her middle school that she was resigning from position recently.


'It's been a tough year': 2021 was Albuquerque's deadliest with 112 victims in 108 homicides

More than 110 homicide victims were reported in Albuquerque this year, which broke all the records, city police say in a running tally they've been keeping on their website


Allie Sikorski of Albuquerque wins Pay It 4ward for award for ‘wonderful dog rescue, cats too’

An Albuquerque woman who started her own foster care animal rescue won $400 in KOB-TV’s Pay It 4ward program that recognizes people who make New Mexico better.


New Mexico Albuquerque Islamic Center 'relieved and thrilled' that suspect named in November fire

An arrest warrant has been issued for a woman accused of setting fire to the Islamic Center of New Mexico in Albuquerque in November.


Painting lessons and live music: Santa Fe happenings Jan.3 - Jan.9

Painters of all skill level are welcome to join Robbi Firestone and his favorite students and learn to paint wolves on Tuesday.



City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Sept. 29.


City of Santa Fe Library Board met Tuesday, Sept. 21.



City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Sept. 27.


City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 14.


Maria de los Reyes Jaramillo

Maria de los Reyes Jaramillo - October 30, 1935 - December 24, 2021


Michael Anthony Salas

Michael Anthony Salas - June 1, 1960 - November 24, 2021


Christian M Gonzales

Christian M Gonzales - February 5, 1969 - November 27, 2021