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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.

Drought halts BioPark farm plantings

David Romero — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:22:07 GMT

The drought is hitting parts of New Mexico hard, and now those dry conditions have come to the Albuquerque BioPark farm.

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.

Hospital arrival brings game officers

Kayla Ayres — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:14:54 GMT

A months-old presumed orphan showed up at an Albuquerque hospital early Wednesday morning bringing out not welfare workers but the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

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.

Red Cross, animal group aid Oklahoma

Elizabeth Alvarez — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:54:05 GMT

On Thursday afternoon KRQE News 13 is teaming up with the local American Red Cross chapter to hold a phone bank for Oklahoma tornado victims as another group works to help animals affected by the storm.

Pill abuse on summit agenda

Elizabeth Alvarez — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:44:28 GMT

It's no secret prescription drug abuse is a big problem in New Mexico.

City council approves veteran's shelter

Elizabeth Alvarez — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:13:42 GMT

Veterans will soon have a new place to help them get back on their feet in Rio Rancho.

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.

Hit-and-run crash kills one in Santa Fe

Matt Mauro — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:09:06 GMT

Santa Fe police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run Thursday morning.

Unser, Northern intersection restricted

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:37:54 GMT

Rio Rancho officials expect to reopen one lane each way on Unser Boulevard late Thursday evening as utility workers deal with a water main break and associated road damage.

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.

Transgender teen skips commencement

Kayla Ayres — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:13:54 GMT

At least one student was missing during commencement at St. Pius X High School's Wednesday morning.

Neighbor opposes plan to house veterans

Lys�e Mitri — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:02:30 GMT

A local man is trying to open up a shelter for veterans who, like him, need help getting back on their feet as they figure out life after the military.

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.

Traffic cams may speed Alameda commute

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:50:13 GMT

Traffic could get especially rough for drivers when the Paseo del Norte-Interstate 25 reconstruction project begins even as a first-of-its-kind project nearby may make driving in the area a little easier.

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.

Wind peels roof off grade school gym

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:08 GMT

A blast off wind took part of the roof off a school gym in Los Alamos Wednesday afternoon causing significant damage but no reported injuries.

Fire danger closes Rio Grande bosque

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:35:47 GMT

The irrigation district serving farmers in central New Mexico has closed to all public access the Rio Grande bosque it controls along 150 miles of river in three counties.

Tramway Road reopens after brush fire

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:54:15 GMT

Tramway Road has been closed east of Interstate 25 as firefighters battle a grass fire along Tramway Road NE.

School's out; reading contest is in

Elizabeth Alvarez — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:48:25 GMT

Right about now Albuquerque Public School students are beginning to enjoy their freedom from school as summer vacation kicks in.

UNM softball team helps tornado victims

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:23:19 GMT

An effort by the UNM Lobo softball team to help tornado victims in Oklahoma is already seeing big success.

Crews contain morning shed fire

Elizabeth Alvarez — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:23:04 GMT

Firefighters were busy Wednesday morning knocking down a fire in northeast Albuquerque.

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.

Fraudulent charities may seek donations

David Romero — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:34:11 GMT

After Monday's tornadoes tore through Oklahoma, many people would like to contribute money to help victims, but the New Mexico Attorney General's Office says there are a few reminders of how to spot fraudulent groups.

Error hurts some schools, helps others

Katie Kim — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:09:05 GMT

A simple alphabetical error by the state’s Public Education Department cost the most vulnerable students at 25 New Mexico school districts and charter schools hundreds of thousands of dollars last year.

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.