Suspect in Clovis murder, kidnapping indicted federally on two charges - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –A federal grand jury has indicted the murder suspect for kidnapping an infant from eastern New Mexico and taking her across state lines. Police say Alek Collins shot and killed Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen at Ned Houk Park in Clovis earlier this month. He's also accused of shooting a five-year-old and then driving to Abilene, Texas where authorities arrested him.FBI, Rio Rancho PD seek public’s help identifying ‘Grey Pants BandiCollins is fac

BCSO: Teen found dead in Pajarito Mesa

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Officeis investigating after the body of a teen was found in Paraito Mesa.The body of 16-year-old Jesus Quintana Cota was found around 4 p.m. on May 19. Officials said the body had at least one gunshot wound.Albuquerque man sentenced to prison for deadly shooting at gas station in 2021Detectives were able to identify Cota when his family reported him missing. The sheriff's office is investigating the case as

Can Trump pardon himself if he wins presidency in 2024?

(NEXSTAR) – Donald Trump became first former American president to be found guilty of felony crimes in the nation’s history on Thursday. A jury in New York convicted him on all 34 counts of falsifying business records.
After 9.5 hours of deliberations, the jury determined Trump had falsified business records to cover up hush money payments toStormy Daniels, the p*rn actor who said she had sex withTrump in 2006.While the crimes each carry with them the potential of prison time,

Storm chances continue through Saturday

Strong to severe storms will continue to be possible through Saturday in eastern New Mexico. Even hotter temperatures are on the way next week.
It's already another active afternoon with severe weather in northeast and far eastern New Mexico. A Tornado Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Watch are in effect for eastern counties along the Texas state line until early tonight. Storms will be capable of large hail, damaging winds, locally heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado. These storms should all mo

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Los Ranchos development primed for court battle

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –A major development in the heart of the North Valley promises hundreds of apartments shops, outdoor space, and more. The project once approved by Los Ranchos Village government is now primed for a court battle with the same government that okayed it.
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APS to receive funding to purchase new 'clean' buses

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools will receive $6,900,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency to purchase 20 new "clean school buses." The buses will replace older, diesel-fueled school buses.APS Board approves operating budget, amends 2025 calendarThe money is being dispersed through the EPA's 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. These rebates will help school districts purchase over 3,400 clean school buses—92% of which will be electric&m

Eastern New Mexico cleans up after 2 tornados roll through area

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –Communities in eastern New Mexico are cleaning up after two tornados rolled through the area Wednesday.The massive storm dropped tennis ball-sized chunks of hail in and around Clovis and also downed power lines and trees. Donald Thomson from Houston, Texas, when the intense storm forced him to stop in Clovis. “We knew it was a big storm coming in. We got into Clovis and said let’s stop to eat here and I’m glad we did because if we were on the

Can Trump still vote after being convicted of 34 felonies?

NEW YORK CITY (NEXSTAR) — On Thursday afternoon, the jury in the hush money case of Donald Trump found the former president guilty on all 34 charges of falsifying business records in connection to p*rn actress Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.The verdict marks a historical moment, as it's the first time a former president — who pleaded not guilty — was convicted of crimes. That's in addition to a current major political party's candidate being convicted be

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A look at the 'secret tunnel' under the Sunport

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –Thousands of travelers in Albuquerque have walked over it for decades without any clue of its existence.And that is a secret tunnel buried below the Albuquerque International Sunport.The tunnel opened to airport visitors in 1965 but has been sitting quietly since the 80s. "If you can picture walking essentially from baggage claim or the great hall to down in a tunnel all the way then coming out where the dream of statues flight is," said Leah Blac

Trump found guilty on all counts: Will he go to prison?

(NEXSTAR) – Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a New York courtroom Thursday, but we don't yet know what his punishment will be.
While the jury announced the verdict Thursday, the sentencing hearing isn't until July 11. That's when Judge Juan Merchan will decide on what punishment is appropriate.Each felony charge carries with it a potential prison sentence of four years. While a prison sentence is possible, it is not re

Las Vegas teen sentenced for running from police

LAS VEGAS, N.M.(KRQE) –A Las Vegas teen who ran from two police departments in 2023 was sentenced to probation on Thursday.Ethan Hunter ran from Las Vegas Police twice and Albuquerque Police in May. He was arrested after he crashed into a gate and ran into the Albuquerque Foothills.Story continues below
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4th Annual Vehicle for Change Conference kicks off in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –People, cars, and bikes filled Civic Plaza in Albuquerque on Thursday for the 4th Annual Vehicle for Change Conference.The conference, which started Thursday and continues in different locations in the city until June 2, featured workshops, activities, and opportunities to network with other cities, including their police departments, school systems, lowrider clubs, and city officials who are starting up their own lowrider programs or trying to grow the

Jury reaches verdict in Trump hush money case: Live updates

Jurors have reached a verdict in former President Trump’s hush money criminal case, the judge said in reading out a jury note Thursday afternoon.The 12 New Yorkers on Trump’s jury have indicated they reached a unanimous decision on his fate, eliminating the possibility of a hung jury in the first-ever criminal trial of a former president.Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment his ex-fixer, Michael Cohen, made to p*rn a

Jury finds Trump guilty on 34 counts; first president convicted of felony: Live updates

Jurors found former President Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records, making him the first former president to be convicted of a felony.The jurors reached a verdict in late afternoon, after less than 12 hours of deliberation in the hush money criminal case.The 12 New Yorkers on Trump’s jury reached a unanimous decision on his fate, eliminating the possibility of a hung jury.Trump faced 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment hi

Reentry Resource Center opens at San Juan County Adult Detention Center

SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) – San Juan County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Reentry Resource Center at the county's Adult Detention CenterThe center will offer information about community resources for released detainees, including pretrial services, public defenders, housing, and mental health services. It also features a charging station for individuals to charge their cell phone.Accused DWI drivers back on New Mexico roads after officer no-showsOfficials hope it will r

Albuquerque man sentenced to prison for deadly shooting at gas station in 2021

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – An Albuquerque man was sentenced to prison on Thursday for a deadly shooting at a gas station in the city.Darrien Mells pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing 32-year-old Rodrick Thompson at the Chevron Gas station at San Mateo Boulevard and Indian School Road in August 2021. According to court documents, Thompson and his wife stopped at the gas station and Thompson got into an argument with Mells.Police arrest two people accused of carjacking l

Free microchips, tags offered by Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is offering free microchips and custom pet tags for dogs and cats. The free service will be available from June 1 to July 3 at both the Westside and Eastside shelters from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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APS Board approves operating budget, amends 2025 calendar

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Albuquerque Public Schools Board approved its operating budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1. The board, at its meeting on Wednesday, alsomade changes to the 2025 calendar.
Budget approvalThe $1.02 billion budget includes a 3% raise for staff. Money will also be used to continue the Transformation Opportunity Pilot Schools (TOPS), which increases instructional time for students in schools. The district also set aside funding to expand the fin

El Malpais National Monument holds guided hikes to see bats

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –El Malpais National Monument park rangers will be giving guided hikes to see bats emerge from the bat cave at El Calderon. The two-mile trip is expected to take about 45 minutes starting at sunset. Each start time will vary from week to week as the sunset time changes. Please visit the El Malpais website, Facebook, or call 505-876-2783 to check specific hike start times each week.Story continues below
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Accused DWI drivers back on New Mexico roads after officer no-shows

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –When suspected drunk drivers refuse a breath test or blow above the limit, law enforcement officers are required by law to take away the driver's license. But data reveals that after revoking licenses, officers frequently failed to show up to administrative hearings, meaning hundreds of accused intoxicated drivers got to stay on the road.KRQE News 13 obtained data from the Administrative Hearings Office. It reveals that of 2,737 cases heard in 2023, law

These were the most popular baby names in New Mexico in 2023: Social Security

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –Ten years ago, the most popular baby names in New Mexico were Noah and Sophia, according to theSocial Security Administration. That was not the case for 2023. Last year, the two popular names in New Mexico were Liam and Oliva.Is your name common in New Mexico?Nationally, this is the fifth year in a row, that Liam and Oliva have topped the list of baby names for boys and girls born in the U.S. Liam has been popular since 2017 while Oliva has held the top

APD to release details on police shooting that left suspect dead

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department will hold a news conference on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. to release details on an officer-involved shooting. The shooting left one person dead outside of a Walmart on April 11, 2024.KRQE News 13 will livestream the news conference on this pageAPD Chief Medina said officers were searching for Adriana Gonzales, who they believed was involved in several armed robberies. Police located Gonzales around 11:35 a.m. in the parking lot o

APD releases details on police shooting that left suspect dead

Warning: Footage from the press conference may include violence or profanity.ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) held a news conference Thursday to release details on an officer-involved shooting. The shooting left one person dead outside of a Walmart on April 11, 2024.APD Chief Medina said officers were searching for 25-year-old Adriana Gonzales, who they believed was involved in several armed robberies. Police located Gonzales around 11:35 a.m. in the

APD release details on police shooting that left suspect dead

Warning: Footage from the press conference may include violence or profanity.ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) will held a news conference today around 2:30 p.m. to release details on an officer-involved shooting. The shooting left one person dead outside of a Walmart on April 11, 2024.APD Chief Medina said officers were searching for 25-year-old Adriana Gonzales, who they believed was involved in several armed robberies. Police located Gonzales around

Afternoon storms continue into the weekend

The eastern plains will be about 5 to 10 degrees warmer today than yesterday. More storms are expected to pop up in the northern mountains and northeast highlands this afternoon. Storms will move east toward Texas, and a couple of storms may be severe in the northeast highlands and far east-central plains, with threats of damaging wind, large hail and tornadoes. Another cold front will move into eastern NM on Friday morning. This will cool temperatures 5 to 10 degrees in the east plains for Frid

Pueblo of Sandia opens new fire station, EMS facility

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Pueblo of Sandia is celebrating the opening of a new fire station and EMS facility.
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The new fire station is about 11,000 square feet and the Sandia Pueblo will work with the Bernalillo County Fire Department. Prior t

Teen who escaped from juvenile facility staying in custody

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Josef Toney, who admitted to killing two people then escaped from the juvenile detention center, will be held behind bars.Story continues below
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Toney, 19, had escaped from the detention center before turning himself back in the following day.

Bowman rips Haley for writing 'finish them' on Israeli bomb: 'Disgusting'

(The Hill) -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) tore into former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley on Wednesday, calling her a “disgusting human being” after she was photographed writing “Finish them” on an Israeli bomb during a visit to the country this week.The message on the shell, photographed and celebrated by Israel’s former U.N. ambassador Danny Danon, read “Finish them! America [heart] Israel always, Nikki Haley.”Bowman harshly criticized Haley for the

These movies are leaving Netflix at the end of the week

(Stacker) - May is historically the start of blockbuster season, the time of year when Americans flock to theaters to see movies with the flashiest special effects, the biggest names in Hollywood, and the most astronomical budgets. If you're looking for a more low-key and less expensive viewing experience, there's always a night on the couch with one of Netflix's many offerings. However, if you have your heart set on a particular film, be warned that big titles are leaving Netflix in May.Story c

Possible mortgage crisis looms for millions

(NewsNation) — It's not expected to be as bad as 2007, but hundreds of thousands of homeowners will soon face significantly higher mortgage payments due to their adjustable-rate mortgages.About 1.7 million homes were bought in 2019 using ARMs. Many were “5/1” loans: five years of a lower fixed interest rate, then a conversion to a market-based rate that’s adjusted once or twice a year.That means a mortgage based on a 2019 interest rate of 3.5% or even lower may balloon to