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Afghan refugee pleads no contest to 2 murders in case that shocked Albuquerque's Muslim community
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An Afghan refugee convicted of first-degree murder in one of three fatal shootings in 2022 that shook Albuquerque’s Muslim community pleaded no contest Tuesday to two homicide charges stemming from the other killings. Prosecutors said Muhammad Syed, 53,...
Federal judge decries discrimination against conservative group that publishes voters' information
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge says New Mexico election regulators and prosecutors discriminated against a Republican-backed group in refusing access to voter registration rolls. The Friday ruling bars the state from refusing to turn over voter data to Voter Reference...
4 people fatally shot in Albuquerque in apparent triple murder-suicide
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Four people were fatally shot outside a northwest Albuquerque apartment building in an apparent triple murder-suicide early Sunday, authorities said. Albuquerque police originally said four men were found dead. But at a news conference Sunday afternoon,...
Afghan refugee accused in a case that shocked Albuquerque’s Muslim community reaches plea agreement
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An Afghan refugee who was convicted earlier this year of first-degree murder in one of three fatal shootings that shook Albuquerque’s Muslim community has reached a plea agreement that could resolve criminal charges stemming from the other two killings. ...
Man and 2 siblings found dead at an Albuquerque home, police say it appears to be a murder-suicide
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three people have been found dead at a southeast Albuquerque home in an apparent murder-suicide, authorities said Monday. Albuquerque police said it appears a 22-year-old man fatally shot his 20-year-old sister and 17-year-old brother before turning the gun...
Albuquerque police commander fired, 7th officer resigns in scandal involving drunken driving unit
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Albuquerque Police Department has fired a former commander of its internal affairs unit amid a continuing corruption investigation, officials said. An officer who once worked on a team tasked with stopping impaired drivers has resigned. Cmdr. Mark...
PNM Resources: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — PNM Resources Inc. (PNM) on Wednesday reported net income of $48.2 million in its second quarter. The Albuquerque, New Mexico-based company said it had net income of 53 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs,...
Federal court won't block New Mexico's 7-day waiting period on gun purchases amid litigation
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico can continue to enforce a new, seven-day waiting period on gun sales while a court challenge backed by the National Rifle Association moves forward. In a ruling Monday, Albuquerque-based U.S. District Court Judge James...
New Mexico Democrats mostly rebuff calls from Democratic governor to address high crime rates
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democrats in the state legislative majority on Thursday resisted calls by New Mexico's governor for immediate action to address the “dangerous intersection” of crime and homelessness, shunning her proposals to enhance criminal penalties, restrict panhandling and expand...
Jon Jones due in court to face 2 charges stemming from alleged hostility during drug testing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is due in court to face a pair of misdemeanor charges that stem from a drug test at his New Mexico home in March in which he was accused of being hostile. A bond hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in an Albuquerque court...
