The man who set off a swat call out in Downtown Albuquerque Thursday afternoon is now in the Metro Detention Center on a felony probation violation charge. The incident forced a lockdown at nearby Janet Kahn School of Integrated Arts. Jeremy Pearson barricaded himself inside a home on Roma near Broadway just before the afternoon…… MORE
Sentence Handed Down in High Profile Murder Case
The teenager who prosecutors say was behind the wheel in a fatal drive-by shooting in Albuquerque has been sentenced to one year in the custody of the State Children Youth and Families Department. Seventeen-year-old Nicholas Gonzales has also agreed to testify against the other defendants in the case- 20-year-old Dominic Conyers and 19-year-old Esias Madrid. They…… MORE
NM Bill Would Ban Coyote Killing Contests
In Santa Fe, a Senate Committee has approved a bill banning coyote killing contests in New Mexico. Supporters of the measure say the contests are a barbaric blood sport. But opponents say they’re a good was to control the coyote population. The Albuquerque Journal reports the bill has to clear two more committees before reaching…… MORE
Got Your Flu Shot Yet?
The New Mexico Department of Health is reporting widespread influenza activity in the state. UNMH Doctor Janet Ventura says a flu shot remains your best protection. She says some people might think the shot will give them the flu, but don’t be alarmed. She says it’s your body building its immune response tot he flu.…… MORE
Revised Budget Report Due
It was due to be released Wednesday but New Mexico lawmakers won’t get a look at the updated state budget report until Thursday morning. Legislators, however, on Wednesday started discussing the budget and how to shore up a major budget deficit. Senate Finance Committee Chairman John Arthur Smith has warned his committee members that they…… MORE
APS Teacher Protest
“Chop From the Top.” That’s what one protest sign read when Albuquerque Public School Teachers protested Wednesday afternoon the proposed district budget cuts expected due to the state deficit. The teachers were responding to a letter sent out by APS officials saying they should be ready for some tough budget cuts. The gathering took place…… MORE
NM Bill Would Take State Buildings Solar
A New Mexico lawmaker says more state buildings should go solar. Senator Jeff Steinborn’s bill requiring solar power on state buildings has now been approved by the Senate Conservation Committee. Steinborn says it would create jobs and save millions in utility bills. He says it would help during these tough budget times. Steinborn says right…… MORE
ICE Raids in Dona Ana County
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers are conducting targeted raids in Las Cruces. Eight State Lawmakers have sent a letter to Governor Martinez addressing their concerns over the reported raids. The lawmakers included Senator Jeff Steinborn and Representatives Bill McCamley, Angelica Rubio, Doreen Gallegos, and Rudy Martinez. ICE Officials tell an El Paso TV station that…… MORE
APS Students Advised to Attend Classes
This is “Day Without an Immigrant” in the US in which many are protesting President Trump’s Immigration Policy that’s led to ICE raids across the country. Albuquerque Public Schools has sent a letter home to parents saying the district supports its immigrant students but urges those students and any others at APS to attend classes…… MORE
Albuquerque Rallies for Obamacare
Supporters of Obamacare in Albuquerque rallied on Civic Plaza Wednesday. They want Republicans in Congress to look for a bi-partisan way to hold onto the benefits the Affordable Care Act is providing. Rallies nationwide have been organized by healthcare and advocacy groups so residents have a chance to express how the Obamacare has helped them.…… MORE
