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20-year-old from NM missing in Chicago
Family members of Austin Hudson-Lapore said he vanished last week during a powerful storm in the Chicago area. They are reviewing surveillance video from restaurants, bars and shops near Lake Michigan in hopes of catching a glimpse of him. Hudson-Lapore is an Albuquerque Academy graduate and is now a student at the University of Chicago. He's a third-year biochemistry major. He was last ...
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Barking dog may have led to stabbing death
A fatal stabbing at an Albuquerque gas station may have started over a barking dog. Police say Ricardo Villanueva-Cordova stabbed a man several times Tuesday morning at the Valero gas station on 98th street near Central. Villanueva-Cordova and the victim were neighbors and had been fighting over his dog's barking. According to police, Villanueva-Cordova believed the victim ...
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4 On Your Side looks at the man behind hammer attack
It’s a case that makes you question the condition of mental health care in New Mexico. Clayton Senn has a long history of mental problems. He has been arrested for randomly attacking strangers in the past, one time stabbing a man near his groin. Last year, he somehow got stuck in the marsh in the bosque for three days in the cold, resulting in both feet being amputated. 4 On Your ...
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Man accused in hammer attack has criminal past
THREE YEAR OLD WITH A HAMMER IN A GROCERY STORE.. DECIDES NOT TO FACE A JUDGE TODAY. CLAYTON SENN IS ACCUSED OF THE ATTACK AT THE SMITH'S ON MCMAHON AND GOLF COURSE YESTERDAY. AND TONIGHT, ACTION 7 NEWS ANCHOR TANYA MENDIS HAS LEARNED, THIS ISN'T HIS FIRST VIOLENT ENCOUNTER. SHE JOINS US LIVE FROM METRO COURT WITH DETAILS. CLAYTON SENN IS STILL LOCKED UP TONIGHT, BUT DECIDED TO HAVE ...
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Girl tells jury about her kidnapping
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - An 8-year-old girl took the stand Tuesday to testify against the man accused of abducting her from a southwest Albuquerque mobile home park in August ...
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Late wife missed more than stolen rings
ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) - A Roswell man is searching for two rings with deep sentimental value stolen from his home. The first, his deceased wife's wedding ring; the second, a ring she gave him for their 30-year anniversary. Norman Melvin, 83, said he's not angry the rings are gone. He's disappointed he won't be able to follow through with his wife's wishes. "She would ...
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Police hunter turtles killer
ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) - Roswell police investigating a shocking case of animal cruelty are looking for whoever stabbed and beat a large turtle to death. Police were called to the 700 block of North Greenwood Friday for some suspicious subjects. When they got there they found six juveniles surrounding a mangled turtle. The kids said they found the 24-inch-long tortoise and were only trying to help ...
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Las Cruces electrician switched meters stole electricity police say
LAS CRUCES - A Las Cruces electrician has been arrested and investigators suspect he switched meters at his residence, bilking a local utility company of more than $1,000 in electricity.Marcelino R. Sedillos, 26, of the 5300 block of Sierra Vista Drive, is charged with one count of falsely obtaining services, a fourth-degree felony, according to a Las Cruces Police Department release.On Friday ...
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Top cop cites health in stepping down
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) - The police chief of Los Alamos is retiring as he deals with the aftermath of major health issues. Wayne Torpy told the Los Alamos Monitor that he will step down by the fall and will help find his replacement. Torpy suffered a stroke several months ago and then later underwent open-heart surgery. He did say the effects of his medical ordeal were the reason behind his ...
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Academy grad missing in Chicago
CHICAGO (KRQE) - An Albuquerque Academy graduate now in his third year of college has disappeared during a storm in Chicago. Austin Hudson-Lapore was last seen by his roommate last week just before the powerful storm hit. He left without his wallet and phone. Volunteers, friends, and family are now out in full force searching for the University of Chicago student. A bloodhound, after taking a ...
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Trial underway for man accused in 2011 thwarted kidnapping attempt
A trial is underway for a New Mexico man accused in a kidnapping that was thwarted by a witness who chased the alleged child snatcher's van down and rescued the 6-year-old ...
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Man accused of kidnapping girl having car rammed by mother enters not guilty plea
A New Mexico man accused in a kidnapping that police say was interrupted when the 4-year-old girl's mother gave chase and rammed the suspect's car has pleaded not ...
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Suspect in hammer attack ducks court
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The man accused of attacking a child with a hammer at an Albuquerque grocery store was skipped his first court appearance Tuesday. Instead Clayton Senn, 36, waived appearing at his arraignment on charges related to the attack ON MOnday afternoon. Senn is charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm for the boy who was hit and two counts of aggravated ...
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Las Cruces man arrested on child porn charges
LAS CRUCES - A Las Cruces man suspected of downloading more than 200 images of child pornography within the past nine months has been arrested. Michael Herber, 44, of the 2900 block of Lake Valley Avenue, is charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a child. A Las Cruces Police computer forensics expert learned through an automated software program that a computer in Herber's ...
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Accused kidnapper stopped by mom arraigned
accused in a kidnapping that police say was interrupted when the 4-year-old girl's mother gave chase and rammed the suspect's car has pleaded not guilty. David Hernandez was arraigned Monday in New Mexico District Court in Albuquerque and ordered held on $100,000 cash bail. Police say Hernandez tried to kidnap the child in May outside of the St. Anthony's Plaza Apartments in ...
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Poll Congress approval rating just 16 percent
According to a new national poll, just 16 percent of Americans approve of the way Congress is handling its job, with 83 percent of those questioned in a CNN/ORC International survey saying they disapprove. The poll was released ...
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Robotics camp at NMSU for kids 10 and older
LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Engineering Resource Network, New Mexico State University College of Engineering, will host a beginning robotics camp July 10-12 in Las Cruces for students ages 10 and older.This three-day camp is an introduction to robotics using radio-controlled components and other supplies that you might find in your own garage. Campers will utilize the engineering design process ...
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5 Isotopes suspended for brawling
IN A BRAWL DURING SATURDAY'S GAME AGAINST MEMPHIS. TOPES OFFICIALS TELL USFIVE PLAYERS ARE SUSPENDED FOR 3 GAMES; WHILE THE PITCHER IS OUT FOR FIVE GAMES. THE PLAYERS WERE ALSO FINED, BUT SPECIFIC AMOUNTS WERE NOT ...
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Olive Garden shooting suspect behind bars
accused of shooting three people outside an Albuquerque Olive Garden is now behind bars. William Clark, 24, faces several charges in connection to the shooting, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police say he shot three people outside of the restaurant on San Mateo near Academy earlier this month. All three survived. Investigators do not believe the shooting was ...
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Lawyers fight over evidence in Levi Chavez murder trial
delay in the murder trial against a former Albuquerque police officer continues Tuesday after his attorney claimed key evidence was withheld from them. Tuesday's hearing will determine what evidence must be released from a fraud investigation and a wrongful death lawsuit against Levi Chavez. Prosecutors accuse Chavez ...
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Chrysler relents agrees to recall 2.7 million Jeeps
Chrysler Group reversed course and agreed to a recall of 2.7 million Jeeps Tuesday, giving in to the government's request in the final hours before a ...
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Hearing underway in Levi Chavez case
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - A hearing, that brought the murder trial of Levi Chavez to a halt Tuesday, continues. Chavez is accused of killing his wife, Tera, in 2007 because she was allegedly about to report him for insurance fraud for staging the theft of his pick-up. Monday, the defense filed an emergency motion, claiming Tera's family lawyer held back evidence. Both sides also learned a ...
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Forest fire in Gila nears 25000 acres
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The nearly 25,000-acre fire in the Gila National Forest is now New Mexico's largest active wildfire. It's only 5 percent contained. Officials are blaming dry conditions, low humidity and overnight winds for the Silver Fire growing. Firefighters are doing a good job however protecting the town of Kingston from the flames. An emergency response team is evaluating the ...
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Vigil held in protest of immigration reform
As Congress debates the topic, some residents would like them to know they think it's cruel. "There's a lot of families that have been separated," said vigil organizer Jose Valdez. "A lot of unhappy familiesfor various reasonsdon't feel safe." Organizers said they want immigration reform, but from a faith perspective, and that events like this follow in ...
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Paragliders launch search for missing colt
After seeing the startling images of horses lying dead in the Rio Puerco, Ed Poccia couldn't contain himself. "I was outraged, absolutely outraged. We fly in this valley all the time," Poccia said. He and the rest of the Route 66 Flyers, a local paragliding team, have gotten to know and love the family of wild horses. Now that they're dead, Poccia thinks a colt was left ...
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Albuquerque leading the way in sustainable development
The Global Warming debate over whether humans or natural processes are to blame for rising temperatures, is far from settled. But for many environmentalists and conservation groups there is a concern that the debate may detract from the fact that something must still be done about the unsustainable way in which humans currently live.
Albuquerque is leading many cities in the United States, and even the world, in efforts to develop a sustainable development program by which future generations will not have to suffer for the industry and economic growth of the present. Read more
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