Crime

New data shows lower homicide numbers in Albuquerque

247 Views   Albuquerque Police Department released 2023 homicide data ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Homicides in Albuquerque have gone down since last year, that’s according to a new data report by the Albuquerque Police Department.

Two N.M. prison guards named three times in civil rights complaints

214 Views   Records show patterns of abuse by guards against incarcerated people at prison in Clayton Corrections and clarifications were added to this story on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 11:30 p.m. This investigation is a collaboration between Source NM and reporters from the Daily Lobo at the University of New

Former police chief turned crime commissioner discusses challenges in NM

264 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Retired New Mexico State Police Chief Pete Kassetas is once again getting paid to tackle crime. “Honestly it’s time to bring the hammer. I know a lot of people don’t like to hear that,” Kassetas said. “Instead of sitting on the sidelines, which I’m really

Prosecutors say kidnapping victim left in Farmington

315 Views   Four Utah residents and Navajo Nation members are being federally charged with kidnapping after the alleged victim was found in New Mexico FARMINGTON, N.M. — Four people from Utah are facing federal charges after an alleged kidnapping in 2021. Federal prosecutors used social media to assist in the case.

Regulators revoke license of Albuquerque cannabis business

284 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico regulators revoked the license of an Albuquerque cannabis business and ordered them to pay nearly $300,000 in fines. According to the NM Regulations and Licensing Division, Golden Roots is the third cannabis business to have its license revoked. They are reportedly the first

Former task force members react to end of MMIWR task force

293 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico became known for its initiatives to help solve the missing murdered Indigenous people crisis. In May 2022, the task force came up with a New Mexico response plan. Within it are three categories: community impact systems, change, and data.

Auto dealer invents device to deter car thieves

258 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Car thieves are getting more brazen here in the metro, and they are specifically targeting Hyundais and Kias. Last weekend, two cars were stolen from a gated parking lot at a downtown apartment complex. Now, one dealership in the metro is taking a stand. The

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