Two more repeat offenders are off the streets, for now. Officers were sent to an auto burglary in the area of Morningside and Coal around 9am Tuesday. Two men seen near the victim’s vehicle were soon taken into custody. One of the men gave police a false name but was quickly identified as 23 year…… MORE
More Free Legal Advice
If you need legal advice, you can get it free on Thursday, October 20th, in Albuquerque. District Court Judge Shannon Bacon says she’s been involved with it for seven years. She says she mostly see people facing divorce or custody battles who need advice on how to present themsleves to a judge. Judge Bacon says…… MORE
NM’s New Cannibis Magazine
New Mexico now has a magazine dedicated to the cannabis industry. “The Chronicle” hits the streets this Friday. John Delgado is the magazine’s founder and publisher. He says the magazine will look at issues surrounding the medical pot program and is partially focused on existing patients and potential patients. Delgado tells us the magazine…… MORE
Council Votes Against Trash Transfer Station
Victory for Albuquerque neighborhood groups opposing the city’s garbage transfer station on Edith near Comanche. The City Council Monday night voted unanimously to require a zoning change to locate the transfer station there. The Albuquerque Journal reports city executives claim there’s no need to change the zoning and that the city would save up to…… MORE
APS Teacher Cuffed After Protest Damage
An APS teacher at John Adams Middle School is under arrest, charged with Criminal Damage to Private Property. The arrest stems from last week’s protest in downtown Albuquerque. APD Officer Fred Duran says Benjamin Imbus was taken into custody at the school on Monday. Police say it was Imbus and another woman seen in the…… MORE
Man Arrested in Nambe Murder Case
A man was listed as a person of interest in the murder of a woman in Nambe last month has now been arrested and charged with an open count of murder. State Police say 57 year old Robert Mondrian-Powell, who also goes by the name Robert Boykin, was taken into custody Friday in Las Cruces.…… MORE
UNM, D-O-J Agree on Sex Assault Response
The University of New Mexico says it’ll do better in responding to reports of sexual assault and harassment on campus. The university has reached an agreement with the Department of Justice to ensure that UNM responds swiftly and effectively to incidents involving students. The DOJ did a 16 month investigation after students complained that the…… MORE
UNMH Has Free Flu Shots
The cost of a flu shot shouldn’t be an issue. University Hospital is offering free shots again this year. The next event is this Saturday at the Southwest Mesa Clinic at 301 Unser and it’s a drive-thru. There are two other clinics, one on Saturday, October 29th at the Lobo Care and Senior Health on…… MORE
NM Dead Last on Grad Rates
New Mexico continues to lag behind the rest of the country when it comes to high school graduation rates. New numbers fro the federal government show that, for the 2014-2015 school year, New Mexico was dead last among the 50 states for students graduating on time. at 68.6 percent. That’s virtually unchanged from the year…… MORE
Round Three for “Better Call Saul”
The cast and crew of “Better Call Saul” are back in Albuquerque to film the third season of the popular spinoff to “Breaking Bad.” The Emmy-nominated TV series is expected to hire several dozen crew members in the state. “Better Call Saul” stars Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill who changes his name later to Saul…… MORE
