Crimes & Investigations

Group of Thieves Accused of Stealing Copper Wire from Lea Oil Country Fields

Several oil companies in southeast New Mexico are experiencing loss due to a group of thieves stealing copper wires. Suspects stole almost $85,000 worth...

Audit Reveals Former Taos School Official Allegedly Funneled $250K in School Contracts to a Company He Owned

A former Taos Municipal Schools facilities director is accused of funneling nearly $250,000 in district contracts to his own fencing company, according to a forensic audit that sparked a sweeping ethics complaint and prompted reforms in district oversight and procurement procedures.

$10K Fence Theft Caught on Camera at a Distillery

Theft usually happens at night, when everyone else is in their bed, sleeping peacefully. However, a distillery in Albuquerque experiences the opposite. They experience...

CYFD and ABQ Police Should Have Done More to Protect Kids from Their Mother – Family says

A grandmother of two kids and a family friend think CYFD and APD could have done more to resolve a family issue involving children's safety.

Safety Warning Sparks After a Hiker Found Dead on La Luz Trail

A hiker on the La Luz trail in the Sandia Mountains has been found dead. Authorities remind hikers to be cautious.

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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.