Crimes & Investigations

Santa Fe City Hall Operations Interrupted After Employee Receives Suspicious Package Meant for Mayor Michael Garcia

Daily operations at Santa Fe City Hall were disrupted after an employee received a suspicious package intended for Mayor Michael Garcia.

NMDOJ’s Operation Midnight Harvest Leads to 10 Arrests 

The New Mexico Department of Justice announced the arrests of 10 men accused of trying to meet children they contacted during a sting operation in the Albuquerque metro area from October 15 to 17.

16-Year-Old Boy Arrested Over Alleged Involvement in Southeast New Mexico Shootings, NMSP Reports

New Mexico State Police said a 16-year-old boy was arrested on October 13 over his alleged involvement in multiple shootings in southeast New Mexico.

Judge Delays Trial of New Mexico Couple Accused of Abusing Children in Underground Tunnels

A New Mexico judge postponed the trial of Melvin and Valerie Cordell, accused of sexually and physically abusing their children and forcing them to live in underground tunnels near their Deming property. The delay follows a dispute over the timely disclosure of prosecution expert witnesses.

Stabbing Suspect on the Run: Santa Fe Police Seek Help Locating 32-Year-Old Marlena Clare Tenorio

Authorities are trying to locate 32-year-old Marlena Clare Tenorio of Santa Fe, who allegedly stabbed a woman and injured a man on Wednesday.

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Oracle Offers to Scrap $155M Project Jupiter Power Plan After New Mexico County Commissioners Object

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Fentanyl Deaths are Ravaging New Mexico, But This Clinic is Giving People a Second Chance at Life

As Bernalillo County declares an emergency over fatal fentanyl overdoses, the University of New Mexico’s ASAP clinic is helping patients pursue recovery through outpatient treatment, community support and stories of hope.

Wrong-Way Crash Kills Four on Interstate 40, NMSP Confirms

Authorities reported a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 40 after a commercial truck crossed the median and hit two vehicles on Sunday.

New Mexico Sees 2.6% Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths, NMDOH Urges Residents to ‘Drink Less, Live More’

NMDOH data showed a 2.6% increase in alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico between 2024-2025, highlighting its campaign to encourage residents to drink less and improve their health.

APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26

If you’re considering transferring your child to another school for 2027-28, Albuquerque Public Schools said you can start submitting transfer requests on October 26.