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Suit: Authorities didn't protect kids

Kim Vallez — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:23:30 GMT

A lawsuit filed by a victim of a suspected Santa Fe child molester claims police and other authorities repeatedly ignored his and other boy's allegations and that a New Mexico lawmaker used her political influence to protect the suspect.

Landlord guilty of murdering tenants

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:20:42 GMT

A Santa Fe jury late Thursday convicted landlord Arthur Anaya of murdering two tenants over a late rent payment.

Doctor accused in ax assault, cat death

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:39:06 GMT

Police have arrested a well-known Los Alamos physician accusing him of tormenting his wife with an ax, terrorizing his neighbors and shooting a cat with an arrow.

NM kidnapping case gets animated

Jessica Garate — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:20 GMT

An Albuquerque story that has gotten a lot of national attention has now been animated.

Atty: Aragon may be paying too much

Alex Goldsmith — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:37 GMT

Former state senator Manny Aragon's attorney filed a motion requesting government accounting to see if his client is paying more than his fair share in restitution.

Indicted APD cop still collecting pay

Tina Jensen — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:44 GMT

Multiple sources confirm he’s also using his off-time to work at a local car dealership.

Elderly woman charged for dealing drugs

Amanda Goodman — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:25:14 GMT

An 84-year-old Albuquerque woman is facing drug trafficking and other charges.

Proactive policing drains lockup funds

Gabrielle Burkhart — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:30:07 GMT

Police in Santa Fe say increased patrols and aggressive tactical plans are resulting in more arrests, and more time in jail for bad guys, but it's also coming with a hefty price tag.

Drug figure spins jail's revolving door

Crystal Gutierrez — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:39:26 GMT

A convicted drug kingpin is locked up for the third time for dabbling in the world of drugs just months after he was released from jail for a similar charge.

Cop's question gets startling admission

Kim Vallez — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:11:39 GMT

As a police dash camera rolled, the handcuffed suspect in a high-speed pursuit admitted she didn't race away just because her license had been suspended.

Judge OKs unsealing Levi Chavez motions

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:57:55 GMT

A judge in the case of a former Albuquerque police officer accused of killing his wife has agreed to unseal most of the pre-trial documents sought by media outlets.

Flasher targets women at ABQ park

Elizabeth Alvarez — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:17:15 GMT

Police say a flasher is targeting women around an Albuquerque Westside park.

Family suing over deadly crash

Amanda Goodman — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:43:30 GMT

The family of a woman killed by an off-duty APD Sergeant has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.

Youth volunteer accused of luring teen

Crystal Gutierrez — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:47:27 GMT

A man with lots of access to kids is now accused of disturbing behavior with some including texting a teen and possibly showing other kids pornographic pictures.

Landlord on trial for killing tenants

Kim Vallez — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:02:14 GMT

The trial for the Santa Fe man accused of murdering his two tenants began Tuesday.

Man sentenced in killing of landlord

Elizabeth Alvarez — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:54:01 GMT

The man who shot and killed his landlord was given a 4.5 year sentence Tuesday.

Video shows teens vandalizing memorial

Jessica Garate — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:45:09 GMT

Surveillance cameras caught two teens vandalizing a Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kids avoid injury during police chase

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:14:33 GMT

Albuquerque police say a man driving a stolen pick-up put the lives of children and an officer in danger.

Blind man arrested for gun at airport

Gabrielle Burkhart — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:37:35 GMT

A man says he was on his way home to New Mexico after a special trip with his family, when he said he made a mistake that ended with him in jail.

Burglars use old trick to rob NM homes

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:26:37 GMT

Sheriff’s deputies are putting out a warning for residents in the East Mountain and across New Mexico saying people dressed like utility workers may not be working for your benefit, rather looking to commit a crime.

Dad charged over boy's broken arm

Crystal Gutierrez — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:49:00 GMT

An Albuquerque father is facing serious charges after a school nurse discovered his son had a broken arm.