Albuquerque City Council Rejects Proposal to Limit Short-Term Rentals

Albuquerque City Council Rejects Proposal to Limit Short-Term Rentals

According to KRQE, On Wednesday night, the Albuquerque City Council debated a proposal that could have reduced the number of short-term rentals in specific parts of the city. “We recognize that Albuquerque is facing a housing shortage, and every short-term rental takes away a home from our already limited housing supply,” stated City Councilor Joaquin…

Man, wanted for murder, caught shoplifting at Albuquerque Walmart
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Man, wanted for murder, caught shoplifting at Albuquerque Walmart

According to Krqe, On July 29, 26-year-old Jamil Lewis, a suspect in a June murder, was apprehended for shoplifting at a Walmart in Albuquerque. Newly released lapel video from the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) provides a detailed account of his arrest. The video begins with APD officers responding to a call about a shoplifter at…

Albuquerque Police Investigate Three Homicides in One Night
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Albuquerque Police Investigate Three Homicides in One Night

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M – Albuquerque police are working swiftly to resolve a violent spree of three murders that occurred Saturday night. The incidents unfolded in rapid succession, straining law enforcement resources and prompting a detailed investigation. Public Information Officer Gilbert Gallegos addressed the situation, stating, “Most of the time, it’s peaceful, but it has been very…

What’s open and closed in New Mexico on Labor Day?
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What’s open and closed in New Mexico on Labor Day?

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Looking for ways to spend your Labor Day? Here’s a guide to what’s open and closed on Monday, September 2. What’s Open: Nature and Outdoor Spots: ABQ BioPark Zoo, Aquarium, and Botanic Garden Petroglyph National Monument Rio Grande Nature Center Indoor Attractions: Explora National Museum of Nuclear Science and History New Mexico…

Mountain Lion Rescued and Relocated After Found in Albuquerque

Mountain Lion Rescued and Relocated After Found in Albuquerque

According to Krqe, A mountain lion was discovered near Tramway Boulevard in Albuquerque on Saturday. The sighting prompted a response from local authorities who found the big cat hanging in a tree near Tramway and Spain. Officers, in collaboration with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, successfully tranquilized the lion. They then carefully…

Albuquerque man found guilty of raping a child
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Albuquerque man found guilty of raping a child

A young girl was revealed to have been raped by a man from Albuquerque. When the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office answered the call in May 2023, they discovered that the 10-year-old had informed her mother that the man had touched her in an inappropriate manner. A jury last week found the man—now known as Danny…

Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to CARES Act Fraud, Faces Up to 30 Years
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Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to CARES Act Fraud, Faces Up to 30 Years

According to The Center Square, An Albuquerque man, Pholopater Faltas, 26, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of mail and wire fraud connected to the CARES Act, according to U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez. Between April and October 2020, Faltas submitted fraudulent unemployment insurance applications to the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions…

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Albuquerque and Bernalillo County Lead in New Mexico’s $1 Million Cleanup Grant Program

The New Mexico Tourism Department is distributing $1 million in grants to help beautify communities across the state. This year, a record-breaking 67 groups and agencies are participating in the Clean and Beautiful grant program. The grant funding is focused on initiatives for youth empowerment and waste reduction. Among the recipients, Albuquerque has been awarded…

Albuquerque Police Investigate Deadly Shooting in Barelas Area
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Albuquerque Police Investigate Deadly Shooting in Barelas Area

According to report of Krqe, The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred on Sunday. Officers were initially responding to a crash in the Barelas neighborhood when they were flagged down by a bystander, who reported a separate incident near Gold Avenue and 5th Street SW. Upon arriving at the scene,…

Albuquerque Police Investigate Apparent Murder-Suicide: Three Dead

Albuquerque Police Investigate Apparent Murder-Suicide: Three Dead

Authorities reported Monday that three individuals were found dead at a residence in southeast Albuquerque in what appears to be a murder-suicide. According to Albuquerque police, a 22-year-old man is suspected of fatally shooting his 20-year-old sister and 17-year-old brother before taking his own life. All three victims sustained gunshot wounds to the head. The…