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20 children among 51 killed in Okla.

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:14:43 GMT

At least 20 children are among the 51 people killed after a tornado slammed Oklahoma, the office of the state's chief medical examiner said, according to CNN.

Evening Webcast: May 20, 2013

Dick Knipfing — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:47:01 GMT

Dick Knipfing and Mark Ronchetti with your evening headlines and weather.

Arson fails to hide Las Vegas murder

Gabrielle Burkhart — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:25:24 GMT

Firefighters quelling a blaze in Las Vegas Saturday found the remains of a murder victim inside a charred apartment.

State supressed $11 million fraud case

Larry Barker — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:30:00 GMT

A New Mexico cabinet secretary lied twice about why a fraud investigation into a luxury homebuilder was dropped in 2011, then admitted he hadn’t reviewed all the evidence before re-opening the investigation earlier this month.

Woman who killed cyclist in court again

Lys�e Mitri — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:45:09 GMT

Police say an Albuquerque woman who hit and killed a bicyclist three years ago is still making bad decisions behind the wheel.

Careless driving killed three: DA

Kim Vallez — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:18:08 GMT

A semi truck driver who crossed the median on Interstate 40 and killed three people in an oncoming moving van has been charged with careless driving and faces a maximum of 90 days in jail if convicted.

Careless driving charged in fatal crash

Kim Vallez — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:38:41 GMT

A driver who struck and killed a motorcyclist at a Rio Rancho intersection has been charged with careless driving.

Midday Webcast: May 20, 2013

Elizabeth Alvarez — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:43:40 GMT

Elizabeth Alvarez with your afternoon headlines and John Smith with the weather.

LULAC reports more English-only demands

Crystal Gutierrez — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:38:44 GMT

Two cases of Spanish being banned at New Mexico high school games are only the beginning of several examples of a disturbing pattern that needs to be monitored and addressed, perhaps with lawsuits, a civil rights group said Monday.

ABQ taks steps to keep city pools clean

David Romero — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:38:28 GMT

According to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control, more pools are showing signs of fecal contamination. Albuquerque aquatic officials say there's not too much to worry about in city pools.

Council takes up jobs, police oversight

Elizabeth Alvarez — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:23:06 GMT

The Police Oversight Commission and a city budget with expanded hiring are going to be big deals at Albuquerque's City Council meeting Monday night.

Unemployment rate down in NM

Elizabeth Alvarez — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:13:53 GMT

The unemployment rate is down is New Mexico. Workforce Solutions is reporting the unemployment rate was 6.7 percent in April.

Water main break floods Roswell street

Crystal Gutierrez — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:06:06 GMT

A water main break made a big mess Sunday. It happened at the intersection of Union and Alameda in Roswell.

Man charged in retirement home assault

Crystal Gutierrez — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:57:34 GMT

An attack at an Albuquerque retirement home lands a resident in jail.

Protest to support transgender student

David Romero — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:24:40 GMT

Protestors picketed Monday in support of a transgender high school student and the fight over what color of cap and gown he will be allowed to wear.

Child injured after falling from window

Crystal Gutierrez — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:48:26 GMT

A 2-year-old child is injured after falling from a third story window.

Woman who killed bicyclist arrested

Matt Mauro — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:06:30 GMT

An Albuquerque woman, who hit and killed a bicycle rider three years ago is back behind bars, accused of driving recklessly again.

Underground water storage a possibility

Kayla Ayres — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:01:46 GMT

The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is looking at a way to store water underground during times of surplus, to be used during periods of drought.

'Dear double' letter sparks outrage

Gabrielle Burkhart — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:41:09 GMT

A simple greeting at the top of a letter to retirees across the state, coupled with the message in it has some outraged.

Thieves steal copper from church

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:35:39 GMT

A Rio Rancho church has been left in the dark and with what may be a big bill all thanks to metal thieves.

Morning News Blitz: May 20, 2013

Matt Mauro — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:42:02 GMT

All of your top local and national headlines with Matt Mauro, Elizabeth Alvarez, and Meteorologist Kristen Van Dyke.

Evening Webcast: May 19, 2013

Crystal Gutierrez — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:23:11 GMT

Crystal Gutierrez and Chris Gilson with your evening headlines and weather.

Powerball a win for NM students

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:45:58 GMT

While no New Mexicans hit the record Powerball jackpot, they still helped to send kids to in-state colleges.

Navajo Nation PD still without chief

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:45:45 GMT

A police department in northern New Mexico has gone five years without a leader and it doesn't look like they will be getting a permanent police chief anytime soon.

Guns, badge stolen from retired APD cop

Gabrielle Burkhart — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:43:52 GMT

A retired Albuquerque police lieutenant was the victim of a crime in her own home.

Man in court for poker dispute stabbing

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:43:39 GMT

The man accused of stabbing his cousin over a poker game found himself going back to jail Sunday morning.

Police: Man wields vacuum in attack

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:43:32 GMT

Police say Tyrone Stephens used a vacuum to assault his caregiver Saturday, by striking him on the back and shoulder.

Tornado-hit states brace for more

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:54:33 GMT

One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.

URI to close offices in NM

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:32:03 GMT

A controversial uranium company will be closing its New Mexico offices in three cities, including Albuquerque.

Chino Fire now 90 percent contained

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:31:54 GMT

The wildfire burning in the Carson National Forest is nearly contained.