Solomon Peña federally charged for allegedly shooting at local lawmakers’ homes
752 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Federal prosecutors and law enforcement announced federal charges on Wednesday for a man they say shot at elected officials’ homes in a case that caught national attention. A grand jury indicted Solomon Peña on 11 federal counts for coordinating and helping to carry out drive-by shootings at the homes of […]
Tennessee woman found safe after New Mexico sighting
649 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The nationwide search for a couple who seemed to fall off the map after being stopped here in New Mexico has been found in northern California. Nikki Alcaraz and her boyfriend, Tyler Stratton, told Torrance County Deputies they were driving out to California to start over. But that was at […]
High water levels boost businesses in Elephant Butte area
936 Views “We’re very blessed to have people start to come back to town again,” Derek Bean is the general manager of New Mexico Wake in Elephant Butte. His store is right up the hill from Elephant Butte Lake, which was packed over the holiday weekend.
Report: Nearly 50% increase in homelessness in New Mexico
894 Views SANTA FE, N.M. – Homelessness in New Mexico does not seem to be getting better. In fact, a new report to the state Legislative Finance Committee shows a 48% increase in homelessness over the past year.
Gov. Lujan Grisham revives commission to fight organized crime
916 Views SANTA FE, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office says they have a plan to crack down on the organized crime that is plaguing the state. The Organized Crime Commission will investigate organized crime rings, come up with programs to address this crime, and give annual reports to both the governor and the Legislature.
Santa Fe judge to resign amid DWI charges
1,090 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — A Santa Fe magistrate judge reportedly agreed to resign from his position as he faces charges for an alleged DWI crash in February. New Mexico’s judicial standards commission approved Judge Dev Atma Khalsa’s resignation. Now, the state Supreme Court has to approve it before the governor can appoint a replacement […]
Mike Peake will not be charged in deadly UNM shooting
732 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — No charges will be filed against former New Mexico State basketball player Mike Peake, according to the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office. Peake was suspended indefinitely from the team in December.
Special Olympics New Mexico wraps up State Summer Games
620 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.– After a long weekend full of events, the Special Olympic Summer Games capped a successful run on Sunday. With nearly 800 volunteers from around the state, and almost the same amount of Special Olympics athletes competing, you could say it takes a village to get this event off the ground.
Officials warn of scams targeting Native Americans after alarming TikTok video
863 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Native Americans in New Mexico are going missing at an alarming rate, due in part to what officials call a multi-million dollar health care scam.
Isotopes to honor undefeated all-girl baseball team ‘Rockford Peaches’ Saturday
510 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – One little league baseball team is making history and they’re getting honored this weekend for it. “We’re an all-girls team with Roadrunner Little League. We’re not softball, so we don’t play against other girls – we play against either co-ed or all-boys teams,” said Ashley, the team mom. With the […]
