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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Climate
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Albuquerque police shooting, Teen arrested, Warmer and stormier, New Mexico drought, Badger study
Treasurer of NM Democratic party abruptly resigns 5 weeks into the job NM lawmakers learn about the potential impact of federal funding cuts to SNAP NMSP release video of fatal police shooting in Truth or Consequences Traffic to be delayed for several days on portion of Eubank in Albuquerque Juvenile sentenced for 2024 vehicular homicide in Española Teen convicted of shooting 15-year-old during fight over gun Scientists ID new prehistoric sea creature: Nearly 40 feet long with 'crushing' teeth [1] Police canine, suspect killed in officer-involved shooting near Sunport – An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting near the Albuquerque Sunport left a suspect dead. Chief Harold Medina says detectives tracked a suspect to the Comfort Inn near the Sunport around 10 p.m. Wednesday. Police say the suspect tried leaving the hotel, but ran back inside when he saw them. APD says the suspect jumped out of a second story window and a police canine assisted in stopping him. [2] 4th teen arrested for role in hitting and killing man riding his bike to work – APD have arrested a fourth teen for his alleged role in the 2024 murder of Scott Habermehl, who was riding his bike to work. Investigators say Elijah Engelking, who was 15 at the time, was in the stolen car accused of intentionally crashing into Habermehl. APD previously arrested 13-year-old Johnathan Overbay, 15-year-old William Garcia, and 11-year-old Messiah Hayes in the case. APD says several people told detectives they recognized the sound of his voice when the video was posted on social media. Detectives determined Engelking also shared details about the crash and the investigation with friends through social media conversations. [3] Hotter temperatures around the state and stronger storms form in eastern NM – Isolated rain and thunderstorm chances continue in parts of New Mexico through this weekend. The highest chances for rain will be across the central mountain chain and in eastern New Mexico. Temperatures across New Mexico will also continue to heat up through Friday, when high temperatures will be well-above average statewide. The heat will stick around for most of the state through Sunday. [4] Governor declares state of emergency due to severe drought in New Mexico – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency due to severe drought in New Mexico. The order was issued last Thursday and assembles a task force to coordinate a response, including helping communities conserve water, and share resources to other local and tribal governments. The task force also has until July 31 to recommend short-term measures to reduce wildfire risk. [5] ABQ Parks and Rec conducting badger study – The Albuquerque Department of Parks and Recreation is enlisting the help of residents for a new study. Anyone who's captured a photo of a badger in the area is asked to send it in. They ask that all photos clearly show the animal's head stripe, which functions like its fingerprint. They have not released the exact details of the study, but say the photos will help shape future land management. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
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Police canine, suspect killed in officer-involved shooting near Albuquerque Sunport
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The multi-task agency is investigating an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a suspect Wednesday night. Story continues below Entertainment: First-of-its-kind indoor pickleball facility coming to northeast Albuquerque Community: Albuquerque church leaning on faith after 2 members killed by their son Environment: What should New Mexicans do if they come across a raccoon? The Albuquerque Police Department says the shooting happened at the Comfort Inn Albuquerque Airport. APD Chief Harold Medina says police interactions with the suspect began Tuesday, when officers were called to recover stolen tools from a trailer in southeast Albuquerque. Chief Medina says the SWAT team tried to barricade the suspect, but he escaped. Then, Wednesday, police tracked the suspect to the hotel near the airport around 10 p.m. APD says the suspect tried leaving the hotel, but ran back inside when he saw police. The suspect then jumped out of a second story window. Chief Medina says a police canine was released and was successful in stopping the individual. Medina said as officers approached, the suspect produced a gun and shots were fired. The suspect was killed on scene and the police canine was shot and killed in the exchange. No other information has been released. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
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National Guard likely to deploy by the end of the week in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico has made national headlines for deploying the New Mexico National Guard to help fight crime in Albuquerque. Now, they're potentially hours away from starting the experiment. Story continues below Don't Miss: Body of airman recovered at Elephant Butte Lake, Kirtland Air Force Base says Weather: When does monsoon season start in NM? What you can expect this summer? Crime: Man reflects on YouTube after family killed by younger brother in NE ABQ It's been more than a month since Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham authorized the guard's deployment, now, dozens of guardsmen will work alongside officers, likely by the end of the week. '77 guardsmen are prepared and ready to go out. We're in the final pieces of getting our agreement signed with the city and between the State of New Mexico. Any day, any minute now. I think certainly by the end of the week we should be in a good place,' said Adjutant General of the New Mexico National Guard Maj. Gen. Miguel Aguilar. Officially called Operation Zia Shield, the unprecedented deployment has been weeks in the making. The guard is expected to help across several area commands, including east Central Ave. 'One of the challenges of doing this very quickly is all of the gear and equipment coming in on time. We're still waiting for some of that to come in. Not enough that would cause us to slow down,' said Maj. Gen. Aguilar. Up to this point, airmen and soldiers have done at least 30 days of tactical and de-escalation training to prepare. On the ground, they'll help with crime scene security, the Real Time Crime Center's drone operations, and evidence tagging at the Prisoner Transport Center. The goal is to free up officers to do their jobs, but the guard will not have law enforcement authority. 'They will not be doing arrests. They will not be taking traffic accidents, police service aids do that, but we will not task them with that,' Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina told KRQE earlier in May. While initial training is done, the guard said soldiers and airmen are prepared to get more on-the-job training once they're out in the field for a different kind of mission aimed at keeping Albuquerque safe. 'We love our community. That's what we do. It's the reason we wear the uniform,' Maj. Gen. Aguilar. Out of the 77 guardsmen taking part in this mission, nearly half of them call Albuquerque home. They will not be armed and will be wearing polo shirts on the streets. The mission is expected to last for at least six months. Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina has said he thinks by October, the department should know if the mission has been effective. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
APD reports 933 total arrests in 2025 so far
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police released the latest numbers from their efforts to clean up Central Avenue. 'Our data shows that Central Avenue is the place that we should be devoting resources,' says Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina. APD says they began a year ago focusing on the east side of Central, but recently, they have slowly been moving these special operations west. So far this year, they have made 933 arrests, 597 of those arrests were charged with felonies, clearing 352 felony warrants, and recovering 14 stolen firearms. Story continues below Food: Albuquerque shop makes 'Top 50 Donuts' list on Yelp Trending: New Mexico's largest electricity provider is raising its rate in 2025, 2026 Events: What's happening around New Mexico May 16-22: Boots In The Park and more News: Jemez Springs prepares for overhaul of sewage collection system after overflow spill Their report highlights vehicle search warrants that turned up two firearms, over 200 fentanyl pills, and 300 rounds of ammunition. City officials have been focusing on reducing crime along Central for the next year in preparation for the centennial celebration of Route 66. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Politics
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Judge dismisses federal oversight of Albuquerque Police Department
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A federal judge Monday granted a joint motion to end the federal oversight of the Albuquerque Police Department regarding excessive force. 'This ruling finalizes what the department and our community have worked tirelessly for over the last decade: we have earned back the right to run our own police department,' Mayor Tim Keller stated in part in a news release Monday. 'I made it clear from day one, we would meet our challenges head-on, making hard changes, building new systems, and proving APD can uphold the highest standards on its own. This moment shows that reform and strong policing can go hand in hand, and that trust, accountability, and safety are not competing values — they're connected.' APD has been under the settlement agreement since 2014 after nearly two dozen officer-involved shootings and cases of excessive force. Since then, APD has been under independent monitoring and a consent decree with the DOJ, a process that has cost the city millions of dollars. Over time, the police department has worked to meet goals outlined by the consent decree. City of Albuquerque, DOJ file joint motion to end APD oversight In 2024, the Monitoring Team determined APD met all requirements in the CASA. Flash forward to 2025: the U.S. Department of Justice and the City of Albuquerque filed the joint motion for dismissal Friday, which follows a long record of findings that APD has maintained full compliance with the court-approved settlement agreement, according to a previous news release from the DOJ. 'It wasn't an easy road, but we continued to push forward and slowly this team and all of our officers became accustomed to what was necessary to get into compliance,' APD Chief Harold Medina stated in the news release. 'This is a victory for the men and women of the Albuquerque Police Department who have changed their culture. They are the ones that have put the most blood, sweat and tears into this, faced the most scrutiny. They have done a wonderful job at changing the culture of the Albuquerque Police Department.' Federal officials highlighted the most notable requirements APD met: Use of Force: APD has significantly reduced the frequency and severity of force. In 2022, force incidents declined 18% from the previous year, and over 60% involved only low-level force. Only 4% of force cases were found out of policy, and each was met with appropriate corrective action. Crisis Response: Less than 1% of behavioral health and suicide-related calls involved force, and the City's Albuquerque Community Safety department has diverted tens of thousands of calls away from police to civilian responders. Accountability and Oversight: APD reviews every use of force, sustains misconduct findings when appropriate, and has strengthened its internal and civilian oversight systems. Training and Culture: Officers are receiving consistent, CASA-aligned training, and data shows a shift toward a culture of self-correction and accountability. The Justice Department also wrote in the May 9 news release that it is 'confident that APD is ready to move forward independently, continuing its commitment to constitutional policing.' Teen accused of killing a woman searching for her stolen car is set to begin trial U.S. District Judge James Browning of Albuquerque dismissed the matter with prejudice. When asked for comment, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico referred KRQE to its May 9 news release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
