Tag Archives: New Mexico

Teen Accused of Killing Uber Driver to 'Let Off Steam' in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An 18-year-old is behind bars after allegedly admitting to killing an Uber driver early Thursday morning in what police say was a deliberate act of violence. According to Albuquerq...
Natassja Leyba Aug 11, 2025 Sheliky Sanchez

Vereda Blanca Wildfire Grows to 1,000 Acres Near Mt. Taylor
No Containment Yet as Crews Face Challenging Terrain; Cultural Sites May Be at Risk MT. TAYLOR RANGER DISTRICT, N.M. - The Vereda Blanca Fire, burning in a remote area northeast of Grants near Black M...
Natassja Leyba Aug 11, 2025

Public Broadcasting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Public broadcasting stations across New Mexico are facing major budget reductions following the Trump Administration's decision to eliminate over $1 billion in federal support for ...
Natassja Leyba Aug 08, 2025 President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967

New Glass Recycling Drop-Off Opens at Palo Duro Senior Center
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The City of Albuquerque's Solid Waste Management Department has launched a new glass recycling drop-off site at the Palo Duro Senior Center, aiming to make recycling more accessibl...
Natassja Leyba Aug 08, 2025

Pedestrian Critically Injured in Northeast Albuquerque Crash
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was critically injured in a crash Thursday afternoon in northeast Albuquerque. Albuquerque police responded to the area of Lomas and...
Natassja Leyba Aug 08, 2025

APD Investigating Deadly Overnight Shooting in South Valley
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred overnight in the South Valley. Officers with the Southwest Area Command were dispatched to the 400 block of Mer...
Natassja Leyba Aug 07, 2025

Vehicle Fire Spreads to Northwest Albuquerque Home Early Thursday Morning
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded early Thursday morning to a structure fire in northwest Albuquerque. Crews were dispatched at approximately 1:09 a.m. to a residence at 6601 Mesa ...
Natassja Leyba Aug 07, 2025 Photo Credit AFR

Albuquerque Mother Charged After Baby Hospitalized for Suspected Overdose
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An Albuquerque mother is facing a child abuse charge after her 1-year-old baby was hospitalized for a suspected opioid overdose earlier this week. According to court documents, pol...
Natassja Leyba Aug 07, 2025 Isha Garcia

Albuquerque Mother Charged in Death of 18-Month-Old Daughter
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An Albuquerque mother was arrested Wednesday and charged in connection with the death of her 18-month-old daughter, who police say died from injuries caused by abuse. Officers resp...
Natassja Leyba Aug 07, 2025

Twelve Trees Removed from Fort Marcy Park Ahead of Zozobra Event
SANTA FE, N.M. - Twelve Siberian Elm trees have been removed from Fort Marcy Park in preparation for the 101st Burning of Zozobra. According to the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, the trees made up about 3%...
Natassja Leyba Aug 06, 2025