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$1,000 reward offered for woman wanted for encouraging probation violation
QUAY COUNTY, N.M. (KVII) — A $1,000 reward is being offered by Quay County Crime Stoppers for tips leading to the arrest of a woman wanted for encouraging a probation violation. Jasmin Veronica Ortiz is wanted out of Tucumcari on a charge of encouraging violation of probation. She is...
Route 66 is an American Portrait
Known for its kitschy curio shops, crazy photo ops and neon signs, Route 66 has a wealth of public art. From Chicago to Santa Monica, the best of post-World War II Americana is on display. Plan to include some of these noteworthy public art installations the next time your group...
Trial date set for man accused of killing New Mexico State Police officer near Tucumcari
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVII) — A trial date was set for the man accused of killing a New Mexico State Police officer near Tucumcari. Jaremy Smith is scheduled to stand trial June 10 in federal court in Albuquerque. Smith is accused of shooting Justin Hare on March 15 after...
FBI discusses carjackings following deadly ambush of NMSP officer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque’s Special Agent in Charge of the FBI is looking to send a strong message with the federal case of a man accused of carjacking and killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare. March 17, 2024, marked the end of a multi-day manhunt for Jaremy Smith. Lapel video from Bernalillo County […]
Quay County Crime Stoppers offers reward for man wanted for criminal damage, trespass
QUAY COUNTY, N.M. (KVII) — Quay County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted for criminal damage and trespassing. Joshua Neal is wanted out of Tucumcari for criminal damage to property and criminal trespass and battery. He is known to...
$1,000 reward offered for information leading to arrest of attempted murder suspect
TUCUMCARI, NEW MEXICO (KVII) — Quay County Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of an attempted murder suspect. Julian Martinez is wanted for attempted murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He's known to be in Tucumcari and Santa Fe. Martinez...
Baseball Recap: Ruidoso has no trouble against Tucumcari
Ruidoso can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent match on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Tucumcari Rattlers as the Ruidoso Warriors made off with a 20-1 victory. Ruidoso's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Man accused of killing NMSP officer pleads not guilty to federal charges
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The man accused of shooting and killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in federal court on Thursday. Jaremy Smith, 33, of Marion, South Carolina, is charged with carjacking resulting in death, causing death by the discharge of...
Quay County Crime Stoppers searching for a man wanted out of Tucumcari
TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KFDA) - The Quay County Crime Stoppers are searching for a wanted man out of Tucumcari. Officials say Julian Martinez is wanted out of Tucumcari for attempted murder in the first degree willful and deliberate and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Martinez is known to be in...
New Mexico villages face impact as project threatens Ute Lake water levels
Clovis and Portales and its neighbors have relied on the Ogallala Aquifer for several generations but decades of usage are draining the resource and forcing many cities and villages in New Mexico to change course. In this week’s Water Grows, what kind of an impact will a 120-mile pipeline project...
New full-service bank brings joy and convenience to residents of Logan, New Mexico
LOGAN, N.M. (KVII) — Residents living in the village of Logan and the Ute Lake area in New Mexico will no longer have to make long drives to conduct business at the bank after a new bank opened its doors on Tuesday morning, ending a year and a half of not having a full-service financial institution.
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