Thomas Clark, 32, faces three open counts of murder after fatally shooting an unarmed woman and two men in Southeast Albuquerque. Clark claimed self-defense, stating a group planned to kill him. Prosecutors argue he is “extremely dangerous.” He was also wanted for a shoplifting and drug possession case. Read the full article.
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Pulte Homes Inc. initiates a lawsuit against developer Eastside Development Inc. in Southeast Albuquerque, alleging substandard construction work has damaged homes and infrastructure in the Volterra subdivision. The suit seeks unspecified damages for negligence and breach of contract, citing subsidence and costly repairs. Get more details here.
Chesterton Academy, a small Catholic school in Albuquerque, embarks on a challenging journey in high school football. With limited resources and a fledgling team, they strive for progress in a 6-Man football league. Coach Gabe Moya remains hopeful for a brighter future despite early struggles. Read more here.
A 17-year-old, Daniel Trujillo, faces attempted murder charges for shooting a school janitor at Kennedy Middle School in Albuquerque. Trujillo was arrested after an armed robbery, with the gun matching the janitor’s shooting and a previous homicide case. The victim, Paul Tafoya, is recovering with community support. For full coverage on this story see more articles at the Albuquerque Journal.
A mistrial is declared as jurors fail to reach a verdict in the trial of Jesus Torres, charged with first-degree murder in the 2020 death of Raymond Lovato in Northwest Albuquerque. The 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office plans to retry the case, relying on phone and social media records linking Torres to the crime. For more details read the full article here.
Jaylen Quinones, 22, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, armed robbery, and evidence tampering in the 2021 shooting death of Johanna Montoya in Northwest Albuquerque. He faces 18 to 24 years in prison, with a sentencing date pending. The case was cracked through Snapchat messages and a neighbor’s security camera footage. For more details see the full article at the Albuquerque Journal.