Shoplifter chased by police on horses in New Mexico, video shows

Shoplifter chased by police on horses in New Mexico, video shows

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Police in New Mexico had all the horsepower in this chase: A shoplifter was detained outside a Walgreens this month after trying to outrun a horse-mounted police officer. Albuquerque police bodycam video shows a dark-brown horse trotting through a parking lot behind a man in black clothing. The horse catches up … Read more

Police identify person involved in recent shooting with APD officers

Police identify person involved in recent shooting with APD officers

Albuquerque Police has released the name of the man involved in Thursday’s shooting incident with APD officers. An investigation has also determined the man committed suicide.An APD spokesman says Matthias Wynkoop died after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. According to police, Two APD officers had fired at Wynkoop during a confrontation Thursday on … Read more

Deputy in Bernalillo County charged with DWI on New Year’s Day

Deputy in Bernalillo County charged with DWI on New Year’s Day

A deputy with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office refused to take a breath test to spot intoxicated driving. This happened just after midnight on New Year’s Day 2024, at a driving while intoxicated checkpoint created by New Mexico State Police. Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for freeBernalillo County deputy Adrienne Seay, … Read more

Albuquerque Juvenile Detention Center ‘disturbance’ resolved

Albuquerque Juvenile Detention Center ‘disturbance’ resolved

What was described as a “disturbance” at the county Juvenile Detention Center (also known as the Youth Services Center), was resolved as of 8:50 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 25, a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson stated in a news release.”ontrol and operational oversight have been reinstated to the dedicated staff at the facility, and we … Read more

Interstates 25 and 40 reopen at the Big-I in Albuquerque

Interstates 25 and 40 reopen at the Big-I in Albuquerque

Interstate 40 eastbound and Interstate 25 northbound are now reopen following a police response. Follow: Interactive traffic map from Traffic Watch 7Albuquerque police shut down traffic due to a person on one of the ramps. The person was moved and has been transported to the hospital, according to police.University Boulevard NE was also closed during … Read more

Southwest, Delta reduce elite status requirements

Southwest, Delta reduce elite status requirements

FILE: A Southwest Airlines passenger plane prepares to take off from Denver International Airport. Robert Alexander/Getty Images In this week’s air travel news, both Delta and Southwest unveiled changes to their loyalty programs that make it easier to achieve top tier status; United says it will revamp its passenger boarding next week; United also gives … Read more

Albuquerque International Sunport’s most popular daily flights

Albuquerque International Sunport’s most popular daily flights

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Each day, hundreds to thousands of people take flights into and out of the Albuquerque International Sunport. Data provided by Albuquerque International Sunport through quarter one of 2023 showed that the most popular daily flights to and from Albuquerque were as follows: Dallas, Texas: average of 328 passengers daily each way. Las Vegas, … Read more

Biden heads west for a policy victory lap, drawing an implicit contrast with Trump

Biden heads west for a policy victory lap, drawing an implicit contrast with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden set out Monday on a Western swing aimed at showcasing his work on conservation, clean energy and veterans’ benefits as he seeks to draw an implicit contrast between his administration’s accomplishments and former President Donald Trump’s legal troubles. Biden’s first stop will be the Grand Canyon area, where he’s … Read more