Following questions about possible misspent public money at the UNM Athletics Department, interim university president Chaouki Abdallah says he’s taking action to institute stronger internal controls. Abdallah says inconsistencies have been discovered in the purchasing of the suites for Lobo men’s and women’s basketball games and that the university will seek to collect any past due…… MORE
Heroic Technology
A violent domestic dispute in Tijeras on July 2nd comes to an end when Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived on the scene. The woman who was being beaten can be heard on the 911 recording yelling “Alexa, call 911.” The man involved, 28-year-old Eduardo Barros, was eventually taken into custody. He’s accused of using a…… MORE
Hit and Run in Santa Fe
The Santa Fe County Sheriffs Office says a car struck a motorcyclist earlier Monday morning in South Santa Fe but just kept going. Now authorities are looking for the driver of the vehicle- a Dodge Challenger with blue stripes on the hood. The vehicle was located Monday afternoon. The motorcyclist was seriously injured. Witnesses say…… MORE
Another Democrat in First Congressional District Race
Former US Attorney for New Mexico, Damon Martinez, is running for Congress. He has announced he’s a candidate for the state’s First Congressional District. He’s going up against several candidates for the Democratic nomination, including Albuquerque City Councilor Pat Davis and Democrat Party Chair Debra Haaland. The First Congressional District is currently represented by Michelle…… MORE
Work Underway at Balloon Fiesta Park
The 2017 version of Balloon Fiesta is now about three months away, and several construction projects at Balloon Fiesta Park have begun. One includes the removal of some radio towers so a parking lot for staff and volunteers can be built. A bridge will also be constructed over the north diversion channel. Spokesman Tom Garrity…… MORE
New Mexico Fire Muster and 5k | Aug 26
Join the first annual New Mexico Fire Muster and 5K on Saturday, August 26th at Balloon Fiesta park, benefitting the New Mexico Firefighter’s Survivor’s Fund for local firefighters. The Firefighters Survivor’s fund has been there to help. Now we need YOUR help to continue to support and raise money to take care of those that take…… MORE
Down-Sizing the North Crest Fire
Helicopter water drops are being used to douse some remaining hot spots on the North Crest Fire at the top of the Sandias. Fire Information Officer Victoria Fox says they’re using natural and man-made confinement lines to limit the fire’s growth. The fire was re-mapped Thursday night and it is now measured at less than…… MORE
Former Deputy’s Third Murder Trial Scheduled
The third murder trial for former Santa Fe County Deputy Tai Chan has been set for next April. He’s accused of shooting and killing fellow Deputy Jeremy Martin at a Las Cruces hotel in 2014 following a night of drinking. Chan claims it was self-defense. Juries in both of the earlier trials were unable to…… MORE
Santa Fe Approaching Sales Tax Vote
Residents of Santa Fe County will get a chance to weigh-in on a proposed increase of the county’s gross receipts tax rate. The increase is one-sixteenth of a percent with the additional revenue slated for county community services and public safety jobs. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the proposed increase would add about 6…… MORE
Mayoral Candidate’s Lawsuit Tossed Out
A setback for an Albuquerque mayoral candidate. The Albuquerque Journal reports a judge has thrown out Stella Padilla’s lawsuit against the city, denying her attempt to get her name on the October ballot. Padilla’s suit claimed the city clerk’s office had wrongfully thrown out legitimate signatures on her nominating petition. Padilla’s attorney says he’ll take…… MORE
