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Daily Lobo News Editor files lawsuit against UNM records custodian
The News Editor of the Daily Lobo, Lily Alexander, has filed a lawsuit against Rob (Robert) Tafoya, the Custodian of Public Records at the University of New Mexico for failure to provide UNM Police Department’s weapons inventory on March 5, 2024. The legal complaint asks for the courts to...
Albuquerque man takes plea deal in crash that injured pedestrians
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A driver, suspected of being under the influence of narcotics, was able to avoid DUI charges during a plea hearing on Tuesday. In August, Joshua Martinez was arrested after fleeing the scene of an accident near Central and Alvarado where two pedestrians were hit. Investigators found prescription drugs that Martinez was not prescribed […]
Some Amtrak passengers still stuck in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Frustrated and disappointed — that's how Ferlin Lee has been feeling the past few days after his Amtrak train made a sudden stop. "I was pretty disappointed. I mean, they didn't tell us [anything]," he said. "I was halfway to my destination and [was] supposed to arrive at midnight."
Man sentenced for two double murders in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of two double murders in Albuquerque will spend the rest of his life in prison. John Paul Ballejos, 31, was sentenced last Tuesday to two consecutive life sentences by Bernalillo District Court Judge Bruce Fox. Ballejos was the center of a KRQE investigation that revealed red flags in Ballejos’ past leading up to the murders.
The Gathering of Nations 2024: North America's largest powwow takes place in Albuquerque
The Gathering of Nations happens every April. This year's gathering hosted more than 550 tribes from around the United States and over 200 from Canada. There were competitions in dance, singing, and drum groups. The weekend’s events also included a trader’s market, concerts, a horse parade, and the crowning of...
Atrisco Heritage acting principal falsely denies school threats
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Video above: Atrisco Heritage Academy acting principal, Anthony Lovato, denied of school threats, Tuesday morning, following a drag queen's performance at this year's prom. Parents sent KOAT a copy of Lovato's e-mail after our report aired on Monday, April 29, regarding threats made via email on...
Local students nominated in Enchantment Awards
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards (NMHSMTA) brings 14 high school drama programs to the stage in Popejoy Hall, where the most schools ever represented will compete in its annual awards program, the Enchantment Awards. Those schools represent 17 casts for 15 shows. The Enchantment...
Bernalillo County looking for art to decorate community center
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The county is looking for artists to submit ideas for a public art piece to enhance the Westside Community Center. The deadline to submit an application is June 14. “The art should represent the cultures, peoples, heritage, and/or landscapes of the South Valley,” the county said in a press release. “The […]
WHAT TO EXPECT: Despite budget cuts, APS board to discuss pay raise for employees
As Albuquerque Public Schools nears a budget deadline, district officials will discuss progress with the Board of Education at Wednesday’s meeting. One known line item is a 3% raise for APS employees. Chief budget architects Rennette Apodaca and Rosalinda Montoya will present the outlook for career-connected learning, curriculum and...
APD is solving more homicides than in recent years
While the Albuquerque Police Department has generally been solving fewer than 10% of property crimes over the past couple of years, it has been steadily improving on solving homicides, according to data in the mayor’s proposed budget. In fiscal year 2022, the Albuquerque Police Department cleared 71% of homicides...
Rio Rancho man sentenced for robbing woman at gunpoint in 2022
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who forced a woman to empty her bank account before leading deputies on a chase through Albuquerque on New Year’s Day in 2022 was sentenced to five years in prison. Aron Leon used a gun to rob the woman at an ATM outside a bank near Rio Bravo and Second […]
Biker clubs rally to resolve the MMIP crisis
As New Mexico looks for answers in solving the Missing, Murdered, and Indigenous People crisis, two groups are bringing their outcry for justice to the roadways. The groups are called the Redrum and RedSpirit Motorcycle Clubs. Their groups are focused on bringing positivity and righteousness to cities, towns, reservations and other communities.
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