UNMH Quietly Removes Former Gov. Bill Richardson Name from Children’s Hospital Tower Amid Epstein Connection
Albuquerque – In 2007, then-New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson was flanked by dignitaries from the University of New Mexico Hospital and lawmakers at a groundbreaking at UNM Hospital. The golden…
New Mexico House Votes 54–9 to Increase Penalties for Felons With Guns; Bill Heads to Senate
The New Mexico House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted on Tuesday to enhance penalties for convicted violent felons who possess firearms illegally. This bipartisan move sends House Bill 49 to the…
BCSO Assists Feds During SWAT Raid for ABQ Suspect
Albuquerque – Most of the afternoon on Monday, Juan Tabo between Copper and Marquette was closed down, as law enforcement from county and federal agencies attempted to force a suspect…
Bernalillo Co. DA’s Office – Jury Trials For the Week of Feb 9, 2026
Bernalillo County DA begins three jury trials Feb. 9, 2026, involving charges of sexual assault and kidnapping, child abuse causing great harm, and aggravated battery and trespass.
Violent Career Criminal’s Life Ends in Street Justice
Albuquerque – Many lives were impacted by 51-year-old Roman Kirby in a 3 decade span. In his last hours of life he reigned terror on the Duke City in a…
OPINION:Â Four Reasons New Mexico is so Dangerous
By Representative Andrea Reeb As a career prosecutor, I have a deep understanding not only of how our criminal statutes work, but also of the personal toll crime takes on…
Here is What You Missed This Week: ABQ RAW’s Top Stories
Albuquerque – We are recapping the top five stories from the week to make it easy for you to catch up on Albuquerque news. We covered a Governor Michelle Lujan…
APD Shares Details on Police Shooting of Amazon Package Thief
ALBUQUERQUE – APD released details today about an officer-involved shooting in January that resulted in the death of an armed robbery suspect. An officer fatally shot the suspect, James Litteral,…
New Mexico Governor Bans ICE Detention Facilities in State
Santa Fe – On February 5th, 2026, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the Immigrant Safety Act, House Bill 9. The signing is at the heels of public outcry…
Man With Stab Wound Seeks Help at Laundromat
Albuquerque – At 4:40 PM, a concerned citizen at a laundromat located at 611 San Mateo SE contacted police to report that a man had entered the business with an…