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NMSP Pushes Back on Federal Comments About English Testing and CDL Enforcement
New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler is pushing back against federal claims that the state has failed to comply with new English Language Proficiency (ELP) testing requirements for commercial dr...
Natassja Leyba Aug 27, 2025

Federal Funding at Risk as New Mexico Defends Truck Driver English Testing Policy
New Mexico is under federal scrutiny for its handling of English language proficiency enforcement for commercial truck drivers-a move that could cost the state up to $7 million in federal transportati...
Natassja Leyba Aug 27, 2025

Man Who Admitted Role in Teen's Murder to Be Sentenced in November; Co-Defendant Was FBI Agent's Son
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A man who admitted to helping carry out the murder of 13-year-old Michael Tubb last year will be sentenced this fall. Michael Flores pleaded guilty in February to conspiracy and ev...
Natassja Leyba Aug 21, 2025

Police Clear Scene After Overnight Incident on Menaul Boulevard
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A portion of Menaul Boulevard in northeast Albuquerque has reopened following an overnight police situation that shut down traffic near Princeton Drive. All lanes were blocked for ...
Natassja Leyba Aug 20, 2025
New Mexico to Distribute $120 Million for Housing and Homelessness Projects
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions' Office of Housing will begin distributing $120 million this month to support housing and homelessness projects across the state. T...
Natassja Leyba Aug 20, 2025

Man Found Dead in Vehicle Prompts BCSO Investigation in Los Ranchos
LOS RANCHOS DE ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office investigation temporarily shut down Chavez Road NW at Rio Grande Boulevard NW on Sunday afternoon. Deputies responded to the are...
Natassja Leyba Aug 18, 2025

APD Investigating Downtown Albuquerque Shooting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening near 5th and Central, close to the KiMo Theatre. According to APD, two people suffered gu...
Natassja Leyba Aug 18, 2025

Flood Watch Issued for South Fork Burn Scar Near Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. - A flood watch is in effect for the South Fork burn scar areas near Ruidoso, following concerns over potential heavy rainfall from thunderstorms. The alert was issued Friday morning and...
Natassja Leyba Aug 15, 2025

Albuquerque Man Accused of Throwing Dog at Police Fails to Appear in Court
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A bench trial scheduled for Wednesday was missed by Bobby Chavez, the Albuquerque man accused of throwing a dog at police during an attempted escape earlier this year. A warrant ha...
Natassja Leyba Aug 14, 2025

New Mexico Woman Charged and Released in Fatal DWI Crash That Killed Two Children
VADO, New Mexico - A 33-year-old woman from Mesilla Park is facing multiple felony charges after a deadly crash in Vado that claimed the lives of two children, including her own daughter. According to...
Natassja Leyba Aug 13, 2025 Mesilla Park