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Albuquerque sees lowest crime levels in eight years
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (78+ words) Albuquerque sees lowest crime levels in eight years'KOAT Albuquerque's crime statistics for 2025 show the city experiencing its lowest levels of crime in the past eight years, according to police. Violent crime is down 13% between 2024 and 2025, marking a 26% decrease over the…...
Memorial services for BCSO sergeant killed in traffic stop
14+ hour, 34+ min ago (179+ words) A public viewing will take place before the memorial service for Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Michael Schlattman Details on public visitation and the funeral have been announced after the on-duty death of Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Michael Schlattman....
Suspect accused of firing at officers near Fort Sumner in custody
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (116+ words) A manhunt for two people in Fort Sumner is over. The De Baca County Sheriff's Office says Jovan Martinez and Makaela Johnson have been detained and are in custody. New Mexico State Police issued a shelter in place order for…...
Family seeks answers in disappearance of Navajo elder Aaron Mark Bradley
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (430+ words) Unusual circumstances at his home and unanswered questions about his last known whereabouts have left his family seeking answers months after he was last seen. Aaron Mark Bradley, 67, was last seen Sept. 6 at the Shonto Marketplace on the Navajo Nation....
Cash reward for pair after New Mexico officer shot at
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (140+ words) The cash reward is for any information leading to convictions in the shooting case A cash reward has been offered after a New Mexico State Police officer was shot at during a traffic stop, leading to a manhunt. Video above:…...
Ruidoso Middle School students urged to report threats
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (100+ words) Ruidoso Middle School students urged to report threats'KOAT Following an online threat made by a Ruidoso Middle School student who was thought to possibly have a weapon, the parents of students were asked to have a discussion with them about…...
Bernalillo County deputy killed in traffic stop accident, Sheriff gives update
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (242+ words) Bernalillo County deputy killed in traffic stop accident, Sheriff gives update'KOAT Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputy Sgt Michael Schlattman died in the line of duty after being struck by a semi-truck during a traffic stop on I-40 near Carnuel, leaving the department…...
Young Park shooting: 1 convicted, city of Las Cruces faces new lawsuit
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (247+ words) A tragic shooting at an unsanctioned car show in Las Cruces last March resulted in the deaths of three teenagers and injuries to 15 others, leading to murder convictions and a lawsuit against the city. Cellphone video captured the chaos at…...
New Mexico's immigration safety act quietly affects local law enforcement agreements with ICE
1+ week, 2+ day ago (212+ words) Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the Immigration Safety Act, which aims to stop ICE detention facilities in the state. It also quietly ends local law enforcement's cooperation with ICE. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the Immigration Safety Act nearly two…...
Gallup police are looking for missing Indigenous mother and son
1+ week, 3+ day ago (157+ words) Minnie Bia, 77, was last seen with a group of people including her son, Leland Bia, 42, who was last seen on Feb. 5. Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 77-year-old woman and her 42-year-old son. Minnie Bia has…...