Farmington HS students graduate day after tragedy
693 Views FARMINGTON, N.M. – Many Farmington teens took a step toward healing Tuesday night. Farmington High seniors graduated Tuesday evening hours after learning one of their classmates caused a senseless tragedy. One of the graduates’ classmates, 18-year-old Beau Wilson, shot and killed three women before getting killed by police just a day earlier.
Officials give final update on Las Tusas Fire in San Miguel County
633 Views SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, N.M. — Officials gave the final update Monday on the Las Tusas Fire, which they say burned multiple structures in San Miguel County. The fire started Wednesday on private land west of Sapello, around 46 miles north of Las Vegas. As of Monday, the fire burned 978 acres and is at […]
Police: Suspect, 3 dead in Farmington; 2 officers, 5 others wounded
720 Views FARMINGTON, N.M. — At least four people are dead, including the gunman, after a mass shooting in a northern New Mexico town. The Farmington Police Department said the shooter was confronted and killed on scene. The suspect was 18 years old.
Sinkhole shuts down Main Street bridge in Los Lunas
964 Views LOS LUNAS, N.M. – A major street in Los Lunas shut down Saturday night and stayed closed throughout Sunday. Two people fell into a hole, and it made commutes difficult, especially on a busy day like Mother’s Day.
Pay incentives helping recruit Albuquerque police officers
620 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — For the last few years, the Albuquerque Police Department has been struggling to hire new officers. Now, they say new recruitment efforts have been successful. So how are they getting more recruits? The simple answer is higher pay, but APD Chief Harold Medina also pointed out they have also turned some […]
Evacuation orders issued in San Miguel County due to wildfire
683 Views SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, N.M. — Evacuations have been ordered Wednesday as crews battle the Las Tusas fire in San Miguel County Wednesday. Officials ordered voluntary evacuations on Highway 518 between mileposts 12 to 15.
Albuquerque man killed in shootout with Illinois State Police
761 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Illinois State Police say an Albuquerque man is dead after a shootout with officers Tuesday morning on I-65 near Mount Vernon. State Police say they pulled over to help a car on the side of the road. They say 23-year-old Brandon Griffin and a woman were in the car.
New Mexico Teacher of the Year honored in DC
678 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After a whirlwind of a year filled with pre-K lesson plans, New Mexico’s Teacher of the Year was recognized by President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C.
Crews responding to Las Cocas fire in Mora County
708 Views MORA COUNTY, N.M. — A new fire has started east of New Mexico Highway 434 near milepost 12, near Guadalupita. It’s 10% contained. The Mora County Sheriff’s Office is responding to the scene, along with fire crews. Officials say it’s 75 to 100 acres in size and was pushed northeast by 11 mph winds.
Ringo Starr to visit Rio Rancho in September
533 Views RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Ringo Starr will have a little help from his friends when he takes to the stage in Rio Rancho this September. The Beatles drummer announced Monday he and His All-Starr Band will perform September 20 at the Rio Rancho Events Center.
