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20-07-2025
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Proposal to move former diner turned APD substation to be discussed at public meeting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A proposal to move a former diner now being used as an Albuquerque Police substation in Nob Hill will be presented at a community meeting next week. The plan includes moving the former Little House Café in Nob Hill's Triangle Park, located on the corner of Girard and Central Avenue, to the Route 66 Visitor Center on the city's westside. The building was originally a Valentine Diner, one of the many prefabricated diners that became popular in the 1930s and could be easily moved. Story continues below News: Ruidoso flash floods lead to several swift water rescue operations Trending: New Mexico State Police explain middle of the night cell phone alert Community: What's happening in New Mexico July 18-24? Route 66 Summerfest and more Sports: Eck ready to build for the future, Mendenhall provides clarification on UNM departure Now, the city hopes to move and restore the 1940s-era diner as part of a historical exhibit for the Route 66 centennial next year. 'When we move it to a place like the Visitor Center, where we will have staff starting later this summer, we can open it to the public so that people can actually go into this space,' Shelle Sanchez, the director of Arts and Culture for the City of Albuquerque, told KRQE in a previous interview in June. It remains unclear how much the move will cost. Officials plan to discuss the proposal at the Route 66 Visitor Center Commission Meeting on Tuesday, July 22. The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. at the Route 66 Visitors Center, 12300 Central Ave. SW, and is open to the public. At the time of publication, the agenda for the meeting had not been posted; however, KRQE confirmed with the city that the diner proposal will be discussed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
06-07-2025
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Police involved in shooting in southwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One person is injured following an officer-involved shooting in southwest Albuquerque Friday afternoon. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, a male was shot by an officer near the 2100 block of South Branch Dr., which is north of Gibson Blvd. and east of Messina Dr., S.W. APD said they were called around 12:30 p.m. to the home due to a fight. When they arrived, a 21-year-old man walked out with a gun, possibly a BB gun or airsoft, and aimed it at officers. At least one officer fired their gun, hitting the man. 'We are learning the individual does have a mental history that goes back. Apparently, there was some kind of commotion today within the home, and he's the one who actually called officers. He was breathing when he was transported to the hospital, and is currently at the hospital going through surgery,' said Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina. No officers were injured during the shooting. No other information about the shooting has been released at this time. KRQE News 13 will provide updates as more information is released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-07-2025
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Southeast Albuquerque shooting victim dies overnight
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are saying a person who was the victim of a shooting Friday evening has died from their injuries. The Albuquerque Police Department's (APD) homicide unit is still investigating the shooting, which happened in the area of Zuni Rd. and San Pablo St. SE. Police involved in shooting in southwest Albuquerque Officers were called to the area Friday around 6:30 p.m. and located an individual with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Officials say detectives were notified overnight that the victim had died from their wounds. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-06-2025
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Update: Jon Jones' Legal Case Takes Another Turn as New Video Surfaces
Update: Jon Jones' Legal Case Takes Another Turn as New Video Surfaces originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Since Jon Jones' retirement announcement, the drama surrounding the former UFC heavyweight champion has only escalated. For a fighter who's never been far from headlines—good or bad—this latest chapter feels all too familiar. One minute, he's walking away from the sport with a heartfelt statement; the next, he's back in the news with fresh allegations, bodycam footage, and legal blowback. What was supposed to be a clean break from the Octagon has turned into another storm brewing in Albuquerque. Advertisement In February, Jones was accused of fleeing the scene of a crash involving an intoxicated, half-clothed woman who told officers that 'Jon Jones, the fighter' had been driving. The woman claimed he fled on foot after the accident. Bodycam footage from the scene, released Monday by Albuquerque Police, appears to show her making a speakerphone call to a man she identifies as Jones. Jon JonesGetty Images The man never confirms his identity but makes veiled threats to a police safety aide, including references to violence and 'brothers who kill people for less.' Despite repeated attempts by officers to confirm who was on the phone, the man on the other end never answers directly. Police later subpoenaed Jones' phone records, showing multiple calls and messages to the woman during and after the time of the crash. Advertisement Jones has denied being the driver, saying the woman left his house intoxicated earlier in the day and contacted him later. His attorney, Christopher Dodd, has slammed the case as baseless and accused APD of targeting his client. 'Jon was not driving that night; he wasn't in the car. It appears that an intoxicated woman used a false allegation against Jon to avoid being arrested for DWI, and the police fell for it.' 'They went so far as to seek a warrant for Jon's cell phone records… I have never heard of such a thing.' As for why the charge was filed months after the incident—and just before Jones' retirement—UFC President Dana White admitted the timing has raised eyebrows. In a video interview with The Mac Life, White said: 'Maybe that is why he retired. Who the hell knows. I don't know. These are all questions you'll have to ask him.' Jones has since posted on X (formerly Twitter), cautioning fans: 'Keep in mind, even the media can get it wrong sometimes if they don't have all the facts.' The misdemeanor charge of fleeing the scene is now active, with a court appearance scheduled for July 24. Jones and his legal team have not commented further beyond Dodd's written statement. As speculation mounts and footage circulates, one thing is clear: Jon Jones' retirement won't be quiet. Advertisement Related: Update: Jon Jones' Legal Team Responds With New Details, Raises Serious Questions Related: 'The Only Fight That Makes Sense' — UFC's Most Avoided Heavyweight Targets Tom Aspinall This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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24-06-2025
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'They slit throats': Body cam footage from alleged Jon Jones car crash appears to show fighter threatening officers
Albuquerque Police have released body cam footage from the scene of a car accident that former UFC champion Jon Jones is accused of fleeing from in late February. In the video, obtained by the Albuquerque Journal, a police safety aide arrives on the scene of the crash on the night of Feb. 21, and is handed a cell phone by the woman in the passenger seat. She claims that Jones was the person driving the car, and encourages the police safety aide to talk to Jones on her phone. Advertisement Once the aide activates speaker phone, we hear a voice that sounds very much like Jones', though clearly inebriated and slurring at times. He immediately begins making threats, referencing surveillance techniques and repeatedly mentioning his 'brothers,' who he implies will kill people for him. 'They slit throats,' the man on the other end of the phone says at one point. 'They're the most evil people you'll ever meet.' The woman in the passenger seat, who says the car is hers, identifies the man on the phone as the former UFC champion, who just this past Saturday announced his retirement from MMA and vacated his heavyweight title. The man on the phone repeatedly suggests that he can have people killed, even over minor issues. Advertisement 'That's Jon Jones. … He was the one driving the vehicle,' the woman tells the police safety aide. The aide then explains that, due to the threats, he has to call another officer with the Albuquerque Police Department. Immediately after that, the man on the phone continues making threats. 'Guess what, you won't be the first guy this year that I've threatened, swear to God,' the person on the phone says. 'You'd be the second one. … My brothers, they kill people for way less.' Jones is currently facing a criminal summons on a misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of an accident. Christopher Dodd, Jones' attorney, pushed back on the charge in a statement to Uncrowned earlier this week, claiming that 'an intoxicated woman used a false allegation against Jon to avoid being arrested for [driving while intoxicated], and the police fell for it.' Dodd also said that police sought a warrant for Jones' cell phone records, which he insisted was highly unusual for a 'misdemeanor traffic investigation' of this kind. Advertisement 'I have never heard of such a thing,' Dodd said in the statement. 'It is truly unbelievable that the police would waste this amount of resources on such a case. The only thing I can think of is that the police were targeting Jon for improper purposes. We will get to the bottom of it and make sure that this baseless case is dismissed.' According to a police report obtained by Uncrowned, the woman told police that she arrived at Jones' residence at 11:30 p.m. on the night of the crash and initially "expressed reservations about consuming alcohol with Mr. Jones, citing previous incidents where she alleged he forced her to drive home while intoxicated. She stated that she received assurances that this would not be the case this time, and subsequently consumed alcohol and ingested psilocybin mushrooms" at Jones' house. Per the police report, following "a restroom incident requiring a change of clothing," the woman then "removed her pants with the intention of having Mr. Jones drive her home to retrieve clothing." Her next recollection was being at the scene of the traffic accident and the last person she remembered driving the car was Jones. Jones also reportedly called the woman's phone 13 times and texted her "numerous times" from the time after the crash to the following morning. Jones has not commented publicly on the charge, but did issue a tweet shortly after news of the incident became public. @JonnyBones: "Keep in mind, even the media can get it wrong sometimes if they don't have all the facts. Don't believe everything you read online." 😘 Jones is due in court on July 24 for a bond arraignment.
