Crimes & Investigations

Conflict Stemming from Spilled Water? Man, 39, Faces Murder Charges After Allegedly Stabbing 22-Year-Old Neighbor in Albuquerque

Michael Cain allegedly stabbed his neighbor, Esmeralda Romero, multiple times following a dispute over spilled water.

Federal Case Reveals Former Navy SEAL’s Plot to Attack Officers at ‘No Kings Day’ Protest

The Federal court has arrested a former Navy SEAL officer for posing a grave threat to public safety after buying explosives and planning to explode them in a public place.

A Slingshot-Style Ride at Western Playland is Closed After a Cable Failure Injured Two Teenagers

A ride in Western Playland has malfunctioned due to a snapped cable, and two guests sustained minor injuries from the incident. The park authorities have yet to release their statements regarding the incident.

A Dispute Over a Church Sign Ended With Pepper Spray and a Pulled Gun. Here’s Why Police Charged a Third Person.

A man faces two counts of aggravated assault after police said he allegedly pulled a gun during a confrontation between his girlfriend and a priest.

DEA Under Fire: Why 1.8M Seized Fentanyl Pills Prompted a Congressional Demand for Reform

Substance use is one of the main problems in the state. With the increased usage of powdered fentanyl in the community, lawmakers are troubled about the welfare of the people.

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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.

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

Oracle’s proposal to deliver at least $155 million in...

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.