1 injured after shooting at Gallup mall - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

GALLUP, N.M.(KRQE) –The Gallup Police Department said one person was injured after a shooting at Rio West Mall. Details are limited but witnesses told police that a white car with tinted windows left the scene.Video: Car chase turns into hostage situation, Albuquerque police kill suspectThe person who was shot was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Dispatch at 505-722-2002 or CrimeStoppers at 877-722-6161.

Patriotic home in Albuquerque hits the market for $489,000

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –A house adorned with a large American flag on its pitched metal-paneled roof has hit the market in Albuquerque and is gaining attention on social media.The 3,672 square-foot house on Mezcal Circle NW contains three beds and baths, a finished basem*nt with a pool table, a two-car garage, a detached garage, a lap pool in the backyard, and more features. The home sits on a 7,849-square-foot lot and is listed for $489,000.It even got a feature on the Zillow

Murder suspect released, warrant issued for former Clovis police officer

CLOVIS, N.M.(KRQE) – A murder suspect in Clovis has been released pending trial after it was revealed a former police officer may have encouraged her to commit other crimes. According to court documents, Alexandra Romero told detectives that early last year, a Clovis Police Department officer gave her information and drugs. She identified the now-former officer as Frank Careri.Albuquerque woman sentenced for abusing her foster childRomero claimed Careri ran license plates for her an

BernCo, City of Albuquerque ask for input on how to use opioid settlement money

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –It's a public health crisis across the nation prompting drug makers and distributors to shell out hundreds of millions of dollars over the destruction of people's lives caused by opioids. Now, the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are asking for public input on how best to spend those funds.Families and advocates crowded the halls of Patrick J. Baca Library on Wednesday to have their voices heard. "Every time we tried to get my daughter into a t

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ABQ transit officials give update on rideshare program that began in March

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A city-operated rideshare program that started earlier this year is seeing more and more people use the service. As a result, transit officials say they've expanded parts of the program to meet demand. "This service serves a changing community," said Mike Davis, Deputy Director for Albuquerque's Transit Department. "It's very flexible and adaptable."Story continues below
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1 injured after crash on I-25 near Alameda in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a collision on Friday, around 12:45 p.m.,on I-25 southbound, north of Alameda. The department said an unoccupied pickup truck came off a trailer and struck a car that was traveling south on the frontage road. The driver was forced off the road where they rammed into a speed limit sign.BCSO warns of scam that appears like an official call from the departmentThe driver was transported to the hospital and their conditi

Shower chances into the weekend

Showers and storms once again moved in across New Mexico today. Looking ahead to this weekend, Saturday appears to have more widespread rainfall than Sunday. While most of the rain will be concentrated in the mountains, the valleys should see isolated storms on Saturday. Come Sunday the rain will likely be constrained to the mountains. The heavier rainfall on Saturday will bring an increased risk for burn scar flooding. Particularly along the Cerro Pelado Burn Scar. Risk for burn scar flooding w

NM governor meeting with government officials, business leaders in India

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is taking an out-of-country trip to India. The governor will be in the country until August 10.Governor signs bill allocating $100M to Ruidoso wildfire recoveryHer office said she'll discuss New Mexico partnerships with higher education, business, and government officials. The governor, along with First Gentleman Manny Cordova and other state delegates will be in New Delhi and Chennai, which is on India's southeast coast.The gov

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Albuquerque woman sentenced for abusing her foster child

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –An Albuquerque woman was sentenced for child abuse on Friday while her husband, a former Albuquerque Police Department officer, awaits his trial. Jacquelyn and Nicholas Schmidt became foster parents to a two-year-old boy in 2021 but the child was removed from their custody four months later.Carlsbad woman facing child abuse charges requests evidence be thrown out before trialDoctors noticed several signs of abuse from extensive bruising to broken bones

Carlsbad woman facing child abuse charges requests evidence be thrown out before trial

CARLSBAD, N.M.(KRQE) – A Carlsbad woman facing charges over the death of her 14-year-old grandson is looking to have some evidence in her case thrown out after saying it was illegally seized. In 2021, 14-year-old Brett Sullivan was found in a Carlsbad shed unresponsive. Investigators determined he overdosed on fentanyl.Santa Fe police identify suspect accused of shooting at fast food restaurantThey believe Kelli Smith and her daughter Alexis were selling the drug and were aware Sull

Santa Fe police identify suspect accused of shooting at fast food restaurant

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department identified a man accused of shooting someone in the head last month. According to police, the shooting happened in late July at a Sonic Drive-In on Cerrillos Road around 11 p.m.Clovis therapist, charged with sex abuse against children, wants out of jailPolice said an employee took drinks out to a car and was shot in the head. Witnesses told police they saw a male and two women fleeing the scene. Police have identified the man as

Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department outlines how e-bike bill would be enforced

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque's Parks and Recreation Department explained how a hotly debated bill on e-bikes in Albuquerque's open spaces could be monitored and enforced. Next week, Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a proposed ordinance to allow all classes of electric bicycles on trails while capping the speed limit to 20 miles per hour.Petition asks Albuquerque City Council to pump the brakes on e-bikes in the BosqueThe Parks and Recreation Depa

Local Jiu Jitsu national champion credits sport for changing her life

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Sarah Souza, 14, is a local Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner who is a rising star in the national teen orange belt division. A back-to-back national champion, Souza also recently won the Pan-American championships, which is the largest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament held in the Americas.Training in the sport has changes Souza's life in countless ways. She grew up in a household where she was physically and mentally abused, so Souza and her mother sought out

NMDOT: Rumble strips on Route 66's 'Singing Highway' falling into disrepair

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –There is a long rich history on Route 66. A decade ago, the road was built with the song America the Beautiful playing when people drove over a certain section. Now, ten years later, the song is hitting a lower note and might soon be gone.Story continues below
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Judge files written order on dismissing Alec Baldwin's charge

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – The judge in the Alec Baldwin case has submitted her final written order on her decision to dismiss his charge offering a deeper explanation of her ruling. Baldwin was on trial for involuntary manslaughter last month for his role in the 2021 shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a New Mexico film set.The Fallout From Alec Baldwin’s Botched Criminal TrialBut as Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer detailed in an order filed this week, Baldwin

Albuquerque Parks and Rec working on finalizing Route 66 Open Space trailhead

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Roughly a year ago, the City of Albuquerque spent nearly $1.5 million to acquire land in the Tijeras Canyon area for city open space; but how much progress has been made on trails there? The Diamond Rock property encompasses 145 acres, and it may be a few months yet before the main trail head is ready.
"We had the Four Hills area there and we have the Tijeras Bio Zone so this is a little puzzle piece that connects both of those pieces. So, it makes it a nice

Prices for goods and services up 8% in Tijuana in recent weeks weeks

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Produce, goods and services, as well as the cost of gasoline have gone up by as much as 8% in recent weeks in Tijuana, one of numerous border communities where experts say inflation tends to be higher.
Ismael Plascencia López, president of the Baja California Economists College, says that on the national level, inflation is up 5.61% in Mexico."Inflation in border communities such as Tijuana is always higher," he said.Plascencia López added that the incr

New Mexico moth outbreak grows

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –A moth outbreak continues to be a problem in the northern New Mexico wilderness.The Forest Service said tussock moth caterpillars are defoliating trees south of Taos, leaving them at risk of dying.Water drop scheduled for Santa Rosa LakeThe outbreak now covers around 3,000 acres in the Carson National Forest between Pot Creek and US Hill.It has also been reported in the Cibola and Santa Fe National Forest.

Work underway for North Domingo Baca Park's new indoor pool

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The next stage of construction has begun at North Domingo Baca Park.Crews are working now on the new aquatic center and resurfacing the tennis courts.The new natatorium plans call for an Olympic-sized indoor swimming pool, a diving pool, and a heated warm-up pool.Eagle Rock Convenience Center undergoing routine maintenanceThis portion of the project is scheduled to be completed in September of 2025.This phase of construction is budgeted at $12.7 millio

Teen accused of shooting 6-year-old in head; New Mexico mom shares his story

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –According to New Mexico State Police, a 14-year-old opened fire on a family in January, hitting a 6-year-old boy in the face. He's spent months in the hospital, and this week got a hero's welcome back home to the Silver City area, complete with an escort from local fire departments and law enforcement.“It’s been crazy. He went from running and playing every day, going to school, and in January, he missed school. He couldn't go to school no m

Delta Dental launches 'Smiles Across New Mexico' grant program

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –A new grant program hopes to expand dental education across the state. It's called the "Smiles Across New Mexico" from Delta Dental.Oxxo convenience stores coming to Texas, New MexicoThey plan to provide funding to non-profit organizations across the state for dental education in hopes of promoting oral health for underserved children and at-risk populations. Delta will be accepting applications for the program until October 31.

Showers and storms continue

Showers and storms have once again moved in across New Mexico. Flash Flooding along burn scar areas are a large concern as we head into the later evening hours. These showers and storms will continue to spawn through the late evening hours with some lingering across central New Mexico along with higher elevations overnight.
Looking ahead to this weekend, Saturday appears to have more widespread rainfall than Sunday. While most of the rain will be concentrated in the mountains, the valleys should

Art exhibit touts 'beauty' of South Texas border

McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- A new art exhibit has opened in Eagle Pass, Texas, that touts the beauty of the U.S.-Mexico border region.Son of fallen Border Patrol agent swims for Team USA in Paris Olympics
The "Border Is Beautiful Art Exhibition" opened Thursday night and will run through the end of September at the Eagle Pass Art and Culture Center, located 364 Main Street.The exhibit is free and shows off over 50 different pieces of art depicting life on the U.S.-Mexico border."These peop

Clovis therapist, charged with sex abuse against children, wants out of jail

CLOVIS, N.M.(KRQE) –An occupational therapist is facing charges related to sexual abuse of children. Prosecutors said he abused his power, but the accused man claims these charges are false. A motion from Jared Cordum’s defense team called the whole case into question.Jared Cordum, 28, of Clovis, was taken into custody by special agents on July 9. He is facing multiple sexual abuse charges against children.New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said that Cordum "u

Controversial Santa Fe statue can be seen at the New Mexico History Museum

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – The controversial Don Diego de Vargas statue can be seen by the public again. It was removed from Cathedral Park near the Santa Fe Plaza during the civil unrest in 2020.Elephant Butte benefits from $400 million USDA drought investmentAfter a big battle over what to do with it, the Santa Fe City Council agreed to give the statue a temporary new home at the New Mexico History Museum. The statue is on display under a short-term agreement with the museum that can

Citizen's call leads agents to 23 migrants at 'party' in alleged stash house

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A concerned citizen’s call to his local police department has led to the arrest of two alleged smugglers and the apprehension of 23 migrants in Arizona.The Yuma Police Department received the call at 3:20 p.m. last Tuesday. The caller expressed concern after observing “six or seven individuals” getting out from under a tarp over the bed of a white Ford F-250 pickup on West 21st Street.Border officers pry migrant out of hidden car compartme

Oxxo convenience stores coming to Texas, New Mexico

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican convenience store giant FEMSA has reached a deal with a Tennessee energy company to take over 249 corner food marts in Texas and New Mexico.The $385 million deal between FEMSA and Delek U.S. Holdings includes inventory and a small fuel transportation fleet, the companies said in separate news releases on Thursday.Mexican governor touts commerce opportunities with new bridge expansion
FEMSA, based in Monterrey, operates 30,000 Oxxo convenience stores

Water drop scheduled for Santa Rosa Lake

GUADALUPE COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) – This year, the active monsoon season has been filling up New Mexico lakes.Now, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it will start releasing water from Santa Rosa Lake to Sumner Lake starting on August 5. It could last until August 12.
As Carlsbad Irrigation District owns the irrigation water in the lake, they have requested a 21-foot drop of water to be released. Carlsbad is currently experiencing a drought.“The final date and time for the end of

Carlsbad police looking for suspects accused of shooting at apartment

CARLSBAD, N.M.(KRQE) –The Carlsbad Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding two suspects accused of a shooting. Last month, police responded to reports of gunfire at the Missions Apartment.7th APD officer resigns, commander fired amid DWI Unit investigationWhen they arrived, they found shell casings and a pair of sunglasses believed to belong to a suspect. Police said that a specific apartment was targeted but do not know why. Before the shooting, police said

BCSO warns of scam that appears like an official call from the department

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is reminding people of an ongoing phone scam where people pretend to be deputies to get money. They say scammers are now using technology to make it look like someone is getting calls directly from BCSO and even use the names of actual deputies in the department.New charges brought against accused NM serial murderer, kidnapper Labar TsethlikaiAfter receiving a call, the scammers say that a person has an outstanding war