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VIDEO: Suspect accused of killing two women, shooting child, kidnapping baby has court appearance in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A suspect accused of killing two women and shooting a child in New Mexico before kidnapping a baby and fleeing to Abilene has appeared in court. Alek Collins had his first court appearance at the Federal Courthouse downtown , where he elected to have the rest of his hearings transferred to […]
Tucumcari fire chief on paid leave amid investigation following department's probation
TUCUMCARI, NEW MEXICO (KVII) — Tucumcari Fire Chief Garrett Nash is on paid leave amid an internal investigation following the department's probation. City Manager Paula Chacon told the Quay County Sun that Nash was put on paid leave on May 2. She would not disclose the reason. Chacon said...
Clovis man sentenced to nine and a half years after fleeing officer
CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A 27-year-old man, Anthony Abeyta, has received a sentence of over nine years in prison for aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer, according to the Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Earlier this year, a jury found Abeyta guilty of aggravated fleeing after leading Curry County Sheriff Officers on a chase in a truck […]
Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico opening food pantry in Portales
PORTALES, N.M. (KFDA) - The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico is opening a new food pantry in Roosevelt County this Thursday. The grand opening of the food pantry will be hosted by the Roosevelt County Board of Commissioners and food bank representatives. Organizers say the partnership is focused on reducing food insecurity faced by Roosevelt County residents.
Two New Mexico restaurants rank as Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Barbecue Spots 2024’
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Yelp released its ranking of the “Top 100 Barbecue Spots” for 2024, and two New Mexico spots made the list. Mad Jack’s Mountaintop Barbecue in Cloudcroft ranked as No. 22, and Watson’s BBQ in Tucumcari ranked as No. 24. Mad Jack’s is located on James Canyon Highway and is open Thursday through […]
Baseball Game Preview: Grady Will Face Logan
Grady is 1-9 against Logan since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Grady Bronchos will face off against the Logan Longhorns at 10:00 a.m. Grady knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Logan likes a good challenge.
New Mexico State Police arrest attempted murder suspect
TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police arrested five people, including an attempted murder suspect, during a warrant round-up operation in Tucumcari. On May 3, 2024 NMSP conducted an operation in an attempt to arrest 18-year-old Julian Martinez, who had an active warrant out for attempted murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police […]
Man sentenced to 9 and a half years for fleeing from law enforcement in stolen truck
CLOVIS, N.M. (KVII) — A man was sentenced to nine and a half years in prison for fleeing from Curry County Sheriff's deputies in a stolen truck. Ninth Judicial District Quentin Ray announced that Anthony Abeyta, 28, of Clovis, was sentenced for aggravated fleeing from a law enforcement officer on Tuesday.
Clovis police: Man, 73, dies after hit-and-run crash Monday
CLOVIS, N.M. — The Clovis Police Department is seeking any information in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash that took place Monday evening. Police said at about 11:17 p.m. on Monday, May 6, the Clovis Police Department Dispatch Center received a call reporting a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the area of 7th and West streets. ...
Cannon Air Force Base hosting virtual PFAS update meeting
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (KFDA) - The Cannon Air Force Base Special Operations Wing will host the first PFAS virtual update meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at 5 p.m. The meeting will provide updated information, status updates on the per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances investigation and allow the public to ask questions.
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